May 24, 2013 2 min read

The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC) announces they are accepting applications for the summer discretionary grant round.

The first round of applications will be accepted until June 15, 2013 for the first round of grants. A second grant round will accept applications until October 1, 2013.

The Foundation expects to award three to five grants between $1,000 and $2,000 per grant in each round. Successful first round grant awards will be announced in late July for projects that will begin after Aug. 1.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit, charitable, tax-exempt organizations (recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), as well as educational institutions, schools, and government organizations whose purposes and programs benefit Greene County residents.

CFGC seeks to fund organizations and ideas that will have a significant and lasting impact on Greene County, its residents, infrastructure and future.

Proposed projects may include any one or more of the following broad priorities: Arts, Culture and Humanities; Children, Youth and Families; Community and Economic Development; Education; Environment; Health and Fitness; and Human Services. Applicants do not need to identify the specific grant priority.

Please review the grant guidelines, application procedures and application form which are available on the Foundation website at http://www.cfgcpa.org for more specific information. Grant applications must be received in the CFGC Office no later than 4 p.m. on the specific due date (June 15 or Oct. 1).

If the due date falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted the next business day.

Applications may be received by postal mail, hand-delivery, e-mail, or fax.

Please note that e-mail or fax submissions must also mail a copy of the application form with original signature within 48 hours of the deadline.

For additional information, contact the Foundation office at 724-627-2010, or e-mail cfgcpa@gmail.com.