Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund Grant

Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Carbon County Community Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $500
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund, managed by the Carbon County Community Foundation, supports early childhood education initiatives in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Grants ranging from $250 to $500 are available for school programs and nonprofits focused on nurturing young learners and promoting school readiness. Through this fund, the Foundation aims to enhance educational opportunities and enrich the lives of children and families in the community.

Overview

Carbon County Community Foundation The Carbon County Community Foundation connects people like you who care about Carbon County to the local causes that matter most. We work with donors to create legacies of giving, invest in nonprofit organizations with strategic grants and lead our community to a better future. CCCF’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Carbon County residents, now and forever. We accomplish this by: Inspiring individuals to respond to community needs through charitable givingBringing resources and ideas together to identify common community needs and goals and propose solutions Creating funds to support the many facets of society that make a community worth living in including arts and culture, community and economic development, education and scholarships, social services and youth issues, health and wellness, environment and historic preservation. Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund To honor the legacy of its namesake, the Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund is dedicated to advancing the cause of Early Childhood Education. The Fund welcomes applications for grants from school programs such as Kindergarten, Pre-K Counts, Head Start, and other nonprofit organizations serving children and families in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. The Fund seeks to support programs that prepare parents to nurture and support their children through the earliest stages of learning, promote school-readiness, and provide enrichment experiences for young learners (field trips, creative materials, etc.). At this time, applicants are encouraged to apply for grants in the range of $250-$500.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Educators, school administrators, and nonprofit organizations providing early childhood education services to children and families in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.