Elk County Community Foundation :: Grant Application

Grant Applications

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE DOWNLOADED,

FILLED OUT, AND EMAILED BACK TO THE FOUNDATION!

Elk County Economic and Community Fund

Applications for the Elk County Economic and Community Fund grants are currently being distributed in August and February and must be submitted to the Foundation by July 15 and January 15 respectively. It is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and Executive Director to accept proposals other time of the year. The Foundation generally looks to support community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community well being of Elk County. Distribution from the grants can be used to meet special project or program needs of organizations serving the people of Elk County. TheFoundation encourages organizations that will serve a particular need of the community and will make a lasting impact on the overall community to apply. The Foundation seeks to fund projects or activities that will serve the needs of many in the community rather than the needs of a few individuals. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to be sustained themselves. In addition, grants are made to support programs serving all persons regardless of race, religion or creed and are made only to tax-exempt, charitable organizations. Please contact the foundation for further information.

Download Fillable Applicaiton.pdf This form MUST be downloaded and returned via email to eccf@windstream.net along with a Word Document narrative. All other supporting materials can be mailed US Postal mail.

Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund

The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund is a merging of two funds held at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF). The Harrison C. Stackpole Family Fund had been at the Elk County Community Foundation for some time and the Muriel Dauer Stackpole Foundation was brought to the ECCF the summer of 2006

The Advisors for the fund are made up of the Stackpole's family and friends. Their goal is to ensure that the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund continues the good works that both Mr. & Mrs. Stackpole had done in our community during their lifetime and to support the philanthropic causes that were important to both of them.

Applications for the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund are accepted and reviewed quarterly. Please contact the foundation for specific deadline dates

Download Fillable Application.pdf This form MUST be downloaded and returned via email to eccf@windstream.net along with a Word Document narrative. All other supporting materials can be mailed US Postal mail.

Fund for the Future

Applications for the Fund of the Future grants are generally distributed in August and must be submitted to the Foundation by July 15. It is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and Executive director to accept proposals other time of the year.

The Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund

A gift was received from the estate of Sara-Jane Stackpole to establish a very special fund at the Elk County Community Foundation to benefit the non profit agencies that serve Ridgway Borough residents. It was Sara-Jane’s wish that the Foundation appoints an Advisory Board of five individuals to represent various groups of people existing in the Borough of Ridgway.

We at the Foundation are pleased that we have been able to gather what we consider to be a very appropriate committee to comply with her request. They have been chosen because of their varying interests and roles they play within the community. Serving on the Advisory Board are: Joe Bullers, Derrick Goode, Mary Jane Oknefski, Mike Renaud and Linda White.

The Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund’s purpose is to provide financial support to those non-profit organizations whose application reflects a purpose or project that will benefit the residents of the Borough of Ridgway. Board member from this Advisory Board will then make grant recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors for their review and consideration.

Individuals, groups or organizations interested in making a donation or applying for funds, can contact the Foundation. Application will be accepted annually on or before September 15. For information on applying for a grant and an application, please contact the foundation .

Women Who Care Fund

Applications for the Women Who Care funds must be from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations who enhance the quality of life for families in Elk County. Click here for more information about the Women Who Care Fund. The application deadline is August 15 for 2011. More information on applying can be obtained by contacting the Elk County Community Foundation.