Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Announces 2024 Grant Opportunities for Non-Profits Serving Bradford County Residents
Robert J. Sullivan Fund Announces $7,600 Grant Cycle
Sayre, PA. –The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is currently accepting grant applications for the Robert J. Sullivan Fund, a competitive grant-making program funded through the legacy of Robert J. Sullivan a former resident and businessman from Bradford County, PA.
The Robert J. Sullivan Fund, one of several grant programs administered at CFTT, purpose is to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life in Bradford County through assisting local non-profits attain their missions. There is $7,600 available to grant.
CFTT supports a wide variety of projects, but the Robert J. Sullivan Fund does restrict itself to organizations located in or providing services to residents of Bradford County, classified as nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; or publicly supported organizations such as school districts and municipalities.
Applications for the Robert J. Sullivan Fund grant program will be accepted via email through Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Applications are found on the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers website. Please visit www.twintierscf.org.
David & Carol Keeffe Youth Fund Announces $2,175 Grant Cycle
In 2007, the Bradford County Bar Association partnered with the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers to establish the David & Carol Keeffe Youth Fund that provides funding for support improving outcomes for youth from birth through career readiness, benefitting Bradford County, Pennsylvania resident’s quality of life and economy.
This fund honors the memory of the longtime residents. David was a well-respected attorney and Carol was known for her love of children.
The amount available to grant is $2,175 for the support of youth and family programming.
Applications for the David & Carol Keeffe Youth Fund grant program will be accepted via email through Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Applications are found on the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers website. Please visit www.twintierscf.org.
Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award Announces $600 Grant Cycle
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is currently accepting nominations for the Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award. This award recognizes individuals in the “Valley Area” (Waverly, NY; Sayre and Athens, PA) who embody the Ransoms’ dedication to community service. The award recipient will select a local charity to receive the award money.
Applications for the Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award are due by Thursday, September 12th, 2024, and can be submitted via email. For more information, please visit www.twintierscf.org.
About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania and Tioga County, NY. It is a purely public charity, incorporated as a non-profit, that has been granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.
The Community Foundation establishes permanent endowment funds from contributions of many individual citizens, corporations, other foundations, other charitable organizations, and government agencies for philanthropic purposes. As the endowment funds grow, the earnings from these funds are used to make grants to meet identified community needs or fulfill the desire of the donor. Donors can even make recommendations to the Community Foundation of the charitable organizations to receive grants.
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga County, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 160 funds valued at $14.5 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.
For more information on its work in the community contact Charity Field at 570.888.4759, by email at cfield@twintierscf.org and www.twintierscf.org.
Media Release for the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Contact: Charity Field, President & CEO, cfield@twintierscf.org, 570.888.4759