Apr 12, 2016 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – Community Foundation of Greene County is accepting applications for summer community grants.

Applications will be accepted until June 1 for project activities beginning after Aug. 1. Successful grant awards will be announced in late July.

The foundation expects to award three to five grants from $500 to $2,000.

Proposed projects may include – but are not limited to – arts, culture and humanities, children, youth and families, community and economic development, education, environment, health and fitness and human services.

A new priority this year is for projects focusing on helping women and girls achieve their full potential. A minigrant of $500 from the new “Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women and Girls.”

Eligible applicants include nonprofit, charitable, tax-exempt organizations, as well as educational institutions or schools, religious organizations and government agencies whose programs benefit Greene County residents.

CFGC seeks to fund organizations and ideas that will have a significant and lasting impact on Greene County.

Community grant guidelines, application procedures and application forms are available at www.cfgcpa.org. Grant applications must be received in the CFGC Office no later than June 1 at 4 p.m.

Applications may be received by postal mail, hand-delivery, e-mail or fax. Please note e-mail or fax submissions must include a mailed copy of the application form with original signature within 48 hours of the deadline.

For more information, contact the foundation office at 724-627-2010, or e-mail cfgcpa@gmail.com.