Local non-profits serving Allegany County residents are encouraged to apply for funding.
Kathleen Benzaquin and Chloe Smith speak in front of Alfred’s newly completed mural, “Dream Nest.” This mural project was supported by a $2,500 grant from ACAF’s Allegany Fund. Photograph by Alyssa Bump, ACAF Communications Fellow.
By Alyssa Bump
The Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF) is currently accepting grant applications from local non-profits. Applications should be submitted by Friday, August 21 for consideration ahead of the Foundation’s next Grant Committee Meeting on Wednesday, August 26.
ACAF welcomes applications for new or special projects that demonstrate a meaningful benefit to Allegany County residents. Grant applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s Grant Committee, with final awards approved by the ACAF Board of Directors.
During its June grant cycle alone, ACAF awarded more than $11,700 to local organizations. These grant awards supported summer reading programs, outdoor theatre performances, and community sports programs.
Organizations interested in applying can learn more about ACAF’s grantmaking policies and complete an application online through the Foundation’s website: alleganycountyareafoundation.org/grants.
For questions about grant funding, please contact ACAF Executive Director Bruce Campbell at 585-296-5616 or director@acafny.org.
