Due date for Applications
August 6, 2025 with review time 4 to 6 weeks after due date
Maximum Award
$2,000
We Are Growing Together
Currently the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) has some special open grant opportunities. Read more below about these special grants. The good news is we are growing as we work with individuals in McKean County to develop and fund programs that will have a real impact in our community.
The McKean County Community Foundation will continue to build a strong Foundation by helping individuals and corporations fulfill their philanthropic dreams through the creation of permanent funds to perpetually benefit the charitable organizations or causes they care about in McKean County now… and for generations to come.
Competitive Open Grants are awarded through established funds, each having their own purpose, timeline, and requirements. The grants are made possible through the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations who have created funds to make a difference in their communities. For now we have a few special granting opportunities.
Open Grant Opportunities
The McKean County Development Fund
Focus
The Foundation generally looks to support community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of McKean County. Distribution from the grants can be used to meet special project or program needs of organizations serving the people of McKean County. The Foundation encourages organizations that will serve a particular need of the community and will make a lasting impact on the overall community to apply. The Foundation seeks to fund projects or activities that will serve the needs of many in the community rather than the needs of a few individuals. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to be sustained themselves.
Application
Application can be opened using the current version of Adobe Reader McKean County Development Fund Grant Application
Our Legacy Fund
Our Legacy Fund is dedicated to supporting and empowering nonprofit organizations through strategic financial contributions. The mission is to foster impactful social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability within our communities, and identify unmet needs to ensure communities can thrive, by partnering with nonprofits that demonstrate effective solutions to critical issues.
Grants are available to any school, municipality, faith-based or nonprofit 501c3 organization that serves our communities.
Next Due Date for Applications: Applications for our current grant cycle will be accepted starting May 1, 2025. Deadline to submit applications is May 30, 2025.
Click here to create an account and apply
The Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund
The Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund was renamed by the McKean County Community Foundation in memory of Board Member, Joe DeMott, who passed away in December, 2020. The fund was originally established by Joe and his wife Sue as the Port Allegany Community Development Fund to benefit the Port Allegany area for generations to come.
Grants from this fund are available to 501c3 organizations, schools, municipalities, or religious organizations that serve the public. The fund supports projects that encourage the arts, community development, education, environment, or health and social services within the Port Allegany School District.
Next Due Date for Applications: July 1, 2025
Average Awards: Maximum grant is $1400
Click here for Grant Application Guidelines and Instructions
Application: Joe DeMott PA Grant Application Fillable
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean Grant Cycle is open each Fall
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean is a society of philanthropists who work collectively to address and support issues that are important to women. The group strives to educate, encourage, and expand the number of women committed to philanthropy in order to strengthen our community by providing funds and assistance to issues that are important to families. The Women’s Giving Circle Fund welcomes grant applications as part of its mission to provide funding for projects that have the most impact for the families in our communities.
Due dates for Applications: DEADLINE FOR 2025 IS SEPTEMBER 23. Applicants will need to present their project to the membership at their annual meeting on in November.
Average Awards: Maximum grant is $2,000
Click here for Grant Application Guidelines and Instructions
Application: Womens Giving Circle Application
