Aug 27, 2014 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – The Community Foundation of Greene County announced it is accepting applications for the fall community grant round.

Grant applications will be accepted until Oct. 1 for the fall round of grants.

The foundation expects to award grants of up to $5,000. Successful grant awards will be announced in late November.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit, charitable, tax-exempt organizations (recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), including educational institutions, schools, church/faith-based organizations and government organizations whose purposes and programs benefit Greene County residents.

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

Proposed projects may include any one or more, but are not limited to, the following broad priorities: Arts, Culture & Humanities; Children, Youth & Families; Community and Economic Development; Education; Environment; Food Needs, Health & Fitness; and Human Services. Applicants do not need to identify a specific grant priority.

Please review the grant guidelines, application procedures and application form which are available on the Foundation website at http://www.cfgcpa.org for more specific information. Grant applications must be received in the CFGC ofice no later than 4 p.m. Oct. 1.

Applications may be received by postal mail, hand-delivery, email or fax. Please note that those who email or fax submissions must also mail a copy of the application form with original signature within 48 hours of the deadline.

For additional information, contact the Foundation office at 724-627-2010, or email cfgcpa@gmail.com.