ST. MARYS — Grants to enhance the lives of the residents of McKean County are now available through the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the McKean County Board of Commissioners partnership.
The commissioners will provide funding from a portion of the dollars they received through the American Rescue Plan Act. An informational meeting is being planned for Aug. 1 for any potential applicants. The meeting will be available either by Zoom or in person at the Seneca Highlands IU9 office in Smethport at 4:30 p.m. Organizations are asked to please register by emailing mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
Grants will be administered through the McKean County Community Foundation. This grant cycle will offer more opportunities for local nonprofits and faith-based organizations to support their programs and projects. The grant requests must seek to support projects that will impact McKean County residents by meeting the needs of the community, rather than the needs of individuals. These grants will allow for projects to be expanded, current programs enhanced or new programs funded. All programs and projects must have a solid plan for sustainability.
Applications are now available on the Community Foundation website at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org to any county-wide 501 © 3 nonprofits, as well as faith-based organizations that provide services to the public in McKean County. The grant application deadline is Sept. 15. The maximum grant award for each organization is $10,000.
For more information, contact the Community Foundation toll free at (844) 238-2289, email mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org or visit www. mckeancountyfoundation.org.
The McKean 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.
