Field of Interest Funds- Beautiful Olean Fund Grant

The Beautiful Olean Fund, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, supports beautification projects in Olean, focusing on enhancing the walkable streetscape. Established in 1994, the Foundation connects donors with community needs, funding initiatives in education, arts, and health. Grants prioritize tax-exempt organizations and projects that provide essential community services. This fund aims to engage local stakeholders in creating a more beautiful and vibrant city for residents and visitors alike.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation has been the region's supportive, responsive and trusted Community Foundation for more than 25 years. Grants from the foundation support many areas including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service and youth development.
This fund will support beautification efforts in the City of Olean. The Olean Beautification Committee will serve as fund advisors and may request grants that support the beautification of the City of Olean, particularly along the walkable Oelan streetscape.

Eligibility

CRCF will make grants to charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), governmental units, school districts and universities. Grants to religious institutions may be considered, however, the program must serve a community need (e.g. food program for the needy).

Ineligibility

CRCF generally does not provide grants to or for:Individuals (except for scholarships awarded to the student’s account at a college or post-secondary institution). However, the Foundation will consider grants for individuals who are part of a certain charitable class for a particular purpose such as disaster relief, homeless, etc.For-profit organizationsSectarian religious activitiesPolitical purposesProgram adsFundraising events or sponsorshipsOrganizations that discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin or physical ability