Apr 7, 2017 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – The Community Foundation of Greene County is accepting applications for the CFGC Summer Community Grants, as well as Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women & Girls.

Applications for the grants will be accepted until 4 p.m. June 1 for project activities that begin after Aug. 1. Successful grant awards will be announced in late July.

The foundation expects to award three to five grants ranging between $500 and $2,000 per project under the Summer Community Grants program.

Proposed community grant projects may include, but are not limited to, any of the following broad priorities: arts, culture and humanities; children, youth and families; community and economic development; education; environment; health and fitness; and human services.

Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women & Girls will award one grant of $500 this summer for projects focusing on helping women and girls achieve their full potential, and can include activities such as information programs, direct service programs, special activities and more.

Eligible applicants must be nonprofit, charitable, tax-exempt organizations, including schools, religious organizations and government agencies whose purposes and programs benefit Greene County residents.

CFGC seeks to fund organizations and ideas that will have a significant and lasting impact on Greene County, its residents, infrastructure and future.

Community grants guidelines, application procedures and application form are available on the foundation website at http://www.cfgcpa.org, for more specific information.

Applications can be received by postal mail, hand-delivery, email or fax. Email or fax submissions also must include a copy of the application form with original signature within 48 hours of the deadline.

For more information, call the foundation office at 724-627-2010 or email cfgcpa@gmail.com.