Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program
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.
- 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
About the Memorial
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Schools
- Faith-based groups
- Emergency services
- Must serve Cattaraugus County
Eligibility
- Cattaraugus County, NY (primary focus)
Geographic Scope
- 2025: $9,219 awarded to 10 organizations
- 2024: $5,500 awarded to 7 organizations
- 2023: $5,500 awarded (mentioned as comparison)
Award History
- Phone: (716) 372-3620
- Email: director@UWCAC.org
- Address: P.O. Box 533, 212 Laurens St., Olean, NY 14760
Contact Information
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 programHow 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
- Deadline: Typically opens annually (exact dates vary by year)
- Application Method: Online application system
- Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per grant
Application Details
- Make a difference in the community
- Address essential needs
- Improve quality of life
- Serve those in greatest need across the region
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