CFGC seeks to fund organizations and ideas that will have a significant and lasting impact on Greene County, its residents, infrastructure and future. The foundation expects to award one or two grants with awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000.
Grant priorities for the discretionary grants include arts, culture and humanities; education; environment and animal welfare; health and fitness; human services; community/economic development; community involvement; and religious/faith-based projects.
Specific guidelines and priorities for the discretionary grants may be downloaded from the foundation Web site at www.cfgc pa.org/guidelines.html.
To apply for a grant, send a proposal describing the project, the need for funds and a project budget. The proposal narrative, not to exceed three pages, should include: a brief background about the organization and mission; a description of the proposed project, including project goals, objectives and outcomes; the need for the project and funds; how the grant award will be used; and how the project will be evaluated. A separate line-item budget that includes total project costs and proposed grant costs must be attached.
Other required attachments include: the Grantmakers of Western PA Common Grant Application Cover Sheet and Budget form, a copy of the organization's IRS Letter of Determination and a list of the organization's board of directors, including addresses and affiliations. Applicants may attach other supporting documentation that describes the project and organization. Additional information may be requested.
Eligible applicants must be nonprofit, charitable (recognized under Section 501[c][3] of the Internal Revenue Code), tax-exempt organizations whose purposes and programs benefit Greene County residents.
Grant applications for the discretionary grants must be postmarked no later than Aug. 15.
Information about the grant process and general grant guidelines is available on the foundation's Web site at www.cfgcpa.org. For additional information, contact the foundation at 724-627-2010 or cfgcpa@gmail.com.