Grants now available through the McKean Co. Commissioner-Community Foundation Partnership
Grants to enhance the lives of the residents of McKean County and its surrounding communities are now available through the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the McKean County Board of Commissioners partnership. The Commissioners will provide funding from the dollars they received through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Grants will be administered through the McKean County Community Foundation. This grant cycle will offer more opportunities for our local nonprofits to support their programs and projects. The grant requests must seek to support projects that will impact McKean County residents by meeting the needs of the community rather than the needs of individuals. Projects can expand or enhance current programs or fund new programs. All programs and projects must have a solid plan for sustainability.
Applications are now available on the Community Foundation website at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org to any county-wide 501 (c) 3 nonprofits, as well as faith-based organizations that provide services to the public in McKean County and surrounding communities. The grant application deadline is September 15. The maximum grant award for each organization is $10,000. If you have questions, contact the Community Foundation.
The McKean County Community Foundation provides the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes, while improving the quality of life in our communities. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation at 844-238-2289.
MCCF launches new online scholarship application program
There will be something new in ’22 for students who apply for scholarships at the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF). MCCF is excited to announce that a new Foundant Technologies online application process will be launched on January 15 for the 2022 scholarship award cycle. This online process will streamline the process for students, school counselors, and the Foundation staff.
Students will create an account on the online portal where they will take an eligibility quiz that will automatically match them to all the scholarships that are available to them based on the criteria they enter. Each student will then fill out their applications online. Students can easily upload letters of reference and transcripts to their applications. Applications can be saved and worked on at a later date, and students can track the status of each application. The new program will keep applicants on track with their scholarship reporting requirements with automated email reminders and online reporting forms.
Students are encouraged to explore the wide variety of scholarships available by going to the Foundation’s website at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org. Under “Information for Students” they can view detailed information on scholarships for both graduating seniors and non-traditional students. When they are ready to apply, they can click on any of the “Click here to apply” buttons to be directed to the Foundant application portal.
In 2021 the McKean County Community Foundation awarded $33,200 in scholarships to 48 high school seniors and non-traditional students. This new online program will enable the Foundation to continue to offer a streamlined, well-organized and efficient scholarship process as the program continues to grow. For more information, contact the Foundation at 844-238-2289.
MCCF is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.
