Grant opportunities are available at the Elk County Community Foundation

ST. MARYS— Grant opportunities are currently available from two of the major funds held at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF). The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund and the Elk County Development Fund welcome grant applications for worthy projects that provide services for the residents of our communities. Their goal is to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in Elk County. The deadline to apply for this round of grant funding is July 17.

Thousands of dollars in grants are currently available to 501c3 organizations, municipalities, and faith-based organizations. Applicants can access information on the funds, instructions on how to apply, and the grant application on the Elk County Community Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. If you have questions about the application process, whether or not your organization qualifies, or would like to speak to someone about your project, please call the Foundation office at 814-834-2125.

The goal of the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund and the Elk County Development Fund is to support worthy causes and projects that improve the quality of life in our local area.

The Elk County Community Foundation provides the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes, while improving the quality of life in our communities. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation.

Photo submitted In 2022, the Allegheny Harmonizers received a $5,000 grant from the Elk County Development Fund to help revive their choral group. This popular singing group wants to continue providing their unique style of four-part acappella harmony to the local communities.