Sep 13, 2013 2 min read

The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC) has announced they are accepting applications for the fall discretionary grant round.

Grant applications will be accepted until Oct. 1, 2013 for the fall round of grants.

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 November.

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 projects 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.

Interested parties need to 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 Oct. 1.

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.