The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is pleased to announce the approval of the 2024 Northeastern Potter Economic Support Fund.

In partnership with the Northeastern Potter Economic Development Association (NEPEDA), this grant program aims to provide economic development support to nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) agencies and charitable programs, in northeastern Potter County. Eligible areas include the townships and boroughs served by the Northern Potter School District: Ulysses Township, Ulysses Borough, Harrison Township, Genesee Township, Allegany Township, Bingham Township, and Hector Township.

The goal of NEPEDA is to enhance the quality of life in the community by fostering economic support. This is a competitive grant program, with priority given to projects that address key focus areas such as job creation and retention, strategic planning initiatives, and community promotion and awareness.

For 2024, two organizations were selected as grant recipients: the Genesee Area Library and Northern Potter Headwaters FFA.

Genesee Area Library

The Genesee Area Library serves as a vital resource to the community, addressing diverse needs through its role as:

• A cultural institution, preserving and sharing history, art, music, and literature.
• An educational institution, offering research facilities, parenting resources, and career and computer centers.
• A recreational hub, providing books, tapes, and videos for all ages and interests.

The library is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and discovery, offering equal and inclusive opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Northern Potter Headwaters FFA

The Northern Potter Headwaters FFA is committed to making a positive difference in students’ lives by developing leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

With the support of the NEPEDA grant, the FFA has acquired maple pan evaporators with dividers, addressing a critical community need: empowering future generations with the knowledge and skills to become self-sufficient. This initiative enriches lives while promoting sustainability and agricultural education in the region.

CFTT and NEPEDA are proud to support these impactful organizations, advancing economic development and enriching the communities of northeastern Potter County.

For More Information

For additional details about the Northeastern Potter Economic Support Fund, please visit www.twintierscf.org or call (570) 888-4759.

About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers

The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania and Tioga County, NY. It is a purely public charity, incorporated as a non-profit, that has been granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.

The Community Foundation establishes permanent endowment funds from contributions of many individual citizens, corporations, other foundations, other charitable organizations, and government agencies for philanthropic purposes. As the endowment funds grow, the earnings from these funds are used to make grants to meet identified community needs or fulfill the desire of the donor. Donors can even make recommendations to the Community Foundation of charitable organizations to receive grants.

Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga County, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 160 funds valued at $14.5 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.

For more information on its work in the community contact Charity Field at 570.888.4759, by email at cfield@twintierscf.org and www.twintierscf.org.