Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program

Funder: United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties (UWCAC)

Overview: A memorial grant program established in 2020 to honor Bill and Cathy Fraser, longtime champions of the United Way. This special grant program supports projects making a difference in Cattaraugus County.

    About the Memorial

  • Bill Fraser: Served many years on the Board of Directors and Allocations Committee
  • Cathy Fraser: Valued member of the United Way staff
  • Program Established: 2020

    Eligibility

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
  • Schools
  • Faith-based groups
  • Emergency services
  • Must serve Cattaraugus County

    Geographic Scope

  • Cattaraugus County, NY (primary focus)

    Award History

  • 2025: $9,219 awarded to 10 organizations
  • 2024: $5,500 awarded to 7 organizations
  • 2023: $5,500 awarded (mentioned as comparison)

    Contact Information

  • Phone: (716) 372-3620
  • Email: director@UWCAC.org
  • Address: P.O. Box 533, 212 Laurens St., Olean, NY 14760

2025 Award Recipients

1. Cattaraugus County Health Department – Veggie Wheels 2. Meals on Wheels of Cattaraugus County – Food supplies for inclement weather 3. Pfeiffer Nature Center & Foundation – Trail signage 4. Remote Area Medical Fund of Cattaraugus County – RAM Clinic 5. Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. – Homeless intervention service 6. South Dayton Food Pantry – Food pantry support 7. Total Senior Care – PACE program supplies 8. Girl Scouts of Western New York – One-Day STEM Fair 9. Healthy Community Alliance, Inc. – Freezer for County Store program 10. Love In the Name of Christ of the Gowanda Area – Community soup kitchen 11. Saving Grace Outreach – Summer youth program

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific application steps not detailed in provided content. Applicants should:

1. Contact UWCAC for application materials
- Phone: (716) 372-3620
- Email: director@UWCAC.org

2. Visit the website for more information:
- www.uwcac.org/grantseekers

    Application Details

  • Deadline: Typically opens annually (exact dates vary by year)
  • Application Method: Online application system
  • Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per grant

    Funding Focus

    Grants support projects that:
  • Make a difference in the community
  • Address essential needs
  • Improve quality of life
  • Serve those in greatest need across the region

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsk-12-schoolschurchesfood-securityyouth-programsfoundation

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