The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation a/k/a Galeton Foundation provides grants to community organizations located in the Galeton borough and surrounding area and scholarships to every graduating senior of the Galeton Area High School who applies. The Galeton Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of their 2023 grants. The Administrative Board and Advisory Committee reviewed all submitted applications and decided to support seven Galeton area not-for-profit organizations with $66,000 in funding. These one-time grants will help the community in many areas including education, community protection, and the historical preservation of Galeton. Listed below are the chosen organizations and projects these monies will support.

• Galeton Ministerium, Inc. – $10,000 – Funding of benevolent services.
• West Hill Cemetery – $25,000 – Funding for major road repairs within the cemetery.
• Potter County Animal Assistance Project – $2,500 – Funds to spray, neuter, and emergency medical for animals based upon the situation.
• Galeton Area High School (STEM/Shop) – $7,500 – Funds will be used to upgrade any current laser engravers within the shop facility or towards the purchase of a new one.
• Galeton Area High School (Ski Club) – $2,500 – Assist the ski club trips.
• Galeton Fireworks Committee – $6,000 – The purchase of fireworks for the annual 4^th of July Celebration
• Teacher’s Pet Rescue – $12,500 – Funding will be used to continue the care of the animals.

Any 501(c)(3) organization located in the Galeton Borough can submit applications to the Galeton Foundation for a grant. All grants are one time. The Galeton Foundation will be accepting 2024 grant applications in March with final decisions on recipients being made in April. Applications may be found on the C&N Bank website at cnbankpa.com/personal/invest/scholarships and grants, or you can email Ed Penner at edwardp@cnbankpa.com to request an application.

The Administrative Committee includes Henry Lush, Dr. Michael Callahan and Deborah Long.  C&N Wealth Management is Trustee for the foundation.