Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • The Foundation seeks to meet the needs of the community rather than the needs of individuals.

Geography

  • Within Elk County and surrounding communities

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grants are made to support programs serving all persons, regardless of race, religion, or creed.

Overview

The CFNA: Elk County Society for Special Services offers funding to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing Pre-K education programs within Elk County and surrounding areas. This grant aims to improve existing initiatives or develop new programs, ensuring support is directed toward community needs rather than individual requests. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to serving diverse populations without discrimination.

NOTE: Prior to filling out a grant application, please email or call the Foundation to express your interest.
This granting fund is designated to any nonprofit agency which provides services for the purposes of providing Pre-K education. The application should improve programs that are already established or develop new programs. This fund will not cover direct operating expenses of an agency, rather it hopes to enhance already established programs.

Eligibility

Awards are made to non-profit organizations that provide services within Elk County and surrounding communities.Grants are made primarily to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.The Foundation seeks to meet the needs of the community rather than the needs of individuals.Grants are made to support programs serving all persons, regardless of race, religion, or creed.

What Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
53
Total given
$806K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,667–$79K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, New York 1%, California 1%. Top recipient cities: Bradford, PA; St Marys, PA; Ridgway, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Elk County Catholic School System · St Marys, PA

    Education

    $79K

  • St Boniface School · Kersey, PA

    Community development

    $59K

  • YWCA Bradford · Bradford, PA

    Health and human services

    $42K

  • Community Education Center · St Marys, PA

    Education

    $42K

  • Ridgway Fire Department · Ridgway, PA

    Health and human services

    $31K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Preschools
  • Education
  • Small grants

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