The Elk County Community Fund has been awarding grants to enhance projects and programs in our community since the Elk County Community Foundation’s first granting year 25 years ago. During its latest granting cycle, the Elk County Community Fund awarded a total of $18,000 to four local organizations.

Organizations receiving grants are: Community Education Center received $2,500 for transportation for students who participate in their afterschool program, from school to the CEC, and from the CEC back to their hometown; the City of St. Marys was granted $4,000 for the removal of an underground storage tank at the St. Marys Airport; the Supporters of Boy Scout Troop 95 received $4000 for their annual rechartering fee; and the St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club received $7,500 for a Utility Terrain Vehicle to aid in efficient transportation for older members and transporting gear and equipment across the property.

The Elk County Community Fund looks to support community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Distribution from the grants can be used to meet special project or program needs of organizations serving the people of the county. Grants are distributed during two grant cycles each year, the first with a deadline of January 15 for submitting application, and the second with a deadline of July 15.

The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it collaborates with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.