The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Wagner Family Library Fund.

The Wagner Family Library Fund, which made its first grant awards in 2023, is open to applications from libraries in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

Grants will be made to support educational programming and new activities for youth and adults. Grants will typically range between $100 and $200 and are not intended to fund ongoing, annual needs.

Applications for the Wagner Family Library Fund will be accepted until September 30.

Last year, the Alfred Box of Books Library received $200 for “Cardboard Creativity,” a STEM program for children using cardboard as a medium.

Libraries should only submit one proposal per calendar year.

The Wagner Family Library Fund was established by the late Cindy Wagner, a Portville native who worked in the nonprofit sector for many years. She decided to establish the Wagner Family Library Fund to honor the role that libraries played in enriching the lives of her and her family members.

Questions about the grant application processes can be directed to CRCF Grand and Donor Services Manager Monica Emery at 716-301-2723 or monica@cattfoundation.org.