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Grant Guidelines and Deadlines

General Guidelines for CFGC Grants

Focus

Recognizing that community life can be enhanced or improved in many different ways, CFGC supports projects and programs that improve the quality of life in Greene County, PA through:

  • Produce from the Flenniken Library gardenAnimal welfare, agricultural, horticultural, environmental protection and/or beautification
  • Arts, culture and humanities
  • Community and economic development for public and societal benefit
  • Education and literacy
  • Environment
  • Health, fitness and safety
  • Human needs

Eligibility

The Foundation does accept grant applications from:

  • Tax-exempt nonprofit entities
  • Governmental bodies
  • Municipalities
  • Schools
  • Religious and faith-based projects for non-sectarian, community projects

Consideration

The Foundation will give preference to proposals which:

  • Have identifiable and measurable impact upon the Greene County community
  • Promote cooperation among existing agencies
  • Avoid program duplication
  • Improve upon the effectiveness of existing organizations
  • Incorporate preventive and/or curative approaches to addressing significant community problems
  • Have multiple funding sources and can leverage other financial sources
  • Utilize volunteers effectively

We do not accept grant applications for:

  • Annual campaigns or endowments
  • Fundraising events or activities
  • Routine operating expenses (i.e., salaries, rent, and/or utilities)
  • Political purposes
  • Loans
  • Individuals or for the benefit of an individual

Grants to Faith Based and Religious Programs

Community Grants are only made to faith-based and religious organizations for projects which serve broad and non-sectarian purposes, regardless of the faith of those they serve. Examples include: churches, synagogues, or other religious organizations that have food or clothing pantries for the poor or support work among the poor; hospitals or colleges serving broad areas such as health care and education. We are public and non-sectarian in our structure and governance and primarily support organizations that are not affiliated with a particular religious faith or denomination.

Available Funds

CFGC has limited funds available for community grants and public school grants. Please consider these limitations when making your request.

Application Review Process

The CFGC Grantmaking Committee, composed of experienced community volunteers, will conduct thorough evaluations of completed grant applications, which may include telephone interviews or on-site visits, if appropriate/necessary. Applicants should be aware that the Grantmaking Committee may consult with other funders and community leaders when considering various grant applications. The Grantmaking Committee will make grant recommendations to the Board of Directors for their final approval.

Please submit applications well before funding is needed. Requests to fund projects that have begun prior to a grant application deadline will not receive full consideration.

Grant Cycles and Due Dates

The Foundation follows a quarterly grant-making schedule with the following deadlines for applications:

Quarter 1 (January – March)

February 1 – CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants (for public schools)
February 1 – Stealth Scholarship for Adult Students
February 1 – William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship for Adult Students
March 28 –  Designated Agency Funds

Quarter 2 (April – June)

April 1 –  Endowed High School/College Scholarship Funds
April 1 –  CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants (for public schools)
April 1 –  Stealth Scholarship (for non-traditional students)
April 7 – TEACH Grant Award
June 1  – Community Grants Summer Round grant applications (for projects beginning after August 1)
June 1  – Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women & Girls grant applications
June 1 –  CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants (for public schools)
June 1 –  EITC Educational Improvement (Public School grants)
June 1 –  Stealth Scholarship (for Adult Students)
June 1 –  William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship for Adult Students

Quarter 3 (July – September)

August 1 –    L&M Medical Needs Fund Grants
August 1 –    CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants (for public schools)
August 1 –    Stealth Scholarship (for Adult students)
August 1 –    William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship for Adult Students
August 20 – EITC Pre-K Scholarships (full year) (paper application)
August 20 – EITC K-12 Scholarships (full year) (paper application)

Quarter 4 (October – December)

October 1 – Community Grants Fall Round applications for projects beginning after December 1
October 1 – Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women & Girls grant applications
October 1 – CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants (for public schools)
October 1 – Stealth Scholarship (for Adult students)
October 1 – William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship for Adult Students

Year Round

Donor Advised Funds – As recommended by the donor advisor(s)

 

Grant Application

Should you feel that your project or organization meets the requirements outlined, complete and submit the Foundation’s grant application using the online grant application process at http://www.cfgcpa.org/apply-for-a-grant/

 

 

Contact Us

The Community Foundation
of Greene County
108 East High Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

Phone: 724-627-2010
Fax: 724-627-2011
Email: cfgcpa@gmail.com

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About CFGC

The Community Foundation of Greene County is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that develops, manages and distributes funds for charitable purposes in the community.

The official registration and financial information of the Community Foundation Greene County may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.

FLORIDA CHARITABLE REGISTRATION #CH54865. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATIONBY THE STATE.

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