- Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 15:04
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting applications for the following 'Field of Interest' funds:
• Abernathy Fund for Conservation (grants totaling $3,000) – Requests are accepted for conservation projects in Washington County. The fund was created by the Abernathy Family in 1999 to support conservation projects in Washington County and to provide support to Washington & Jefferson College for upkeep of the Abernathy Nature Preserve.
• Arts Fund (one grant of $10,000 and one grant of $1,000) – Requests are accepted for arts education and arts appreciation, including the performing, visual and creative arts, as well as cultural and historic projects in Washington County.
• Canonsburg Community Fund (one grant of $100) – Requests are accepted for charitable projects benefiting the community of Canonsburg. The fund was created by the WCCF Board of Trustees with proceeds from a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert held at Cannon-McMillan High School in February of 2004.
• Craig Gnagey Memorial Fund (one grant of $750) – Requests are accepted for youth projects benefiting the communities served by the Trinity and Washington School Districts. The fund was created by the family and friends of Craig Gnagey, a man who enjoyed athletics and giving back to the community, particularly through youth programming.
• McBride-McMaster Fund (grants totaling $5,000) – Requests are accepted for projects which support the needy or promote historic education or preservation. The fund was created by the late Dr. Gilbert and Margaret McBride McMaster. Dr. Gilbert worked as an anesthesiologist at Washington Hospital, and his wife Margaret was involved with numerous local charities.
• James C. Miller Memorial Fund (one grant of $150) – Requests are accepted for projects benefiting the victims of violent crimes and/or their families. The fund was created by the family and friends of James C. Miller, who was a Vice President and Co-Owner of Kadon Corporation.
• Mother's Fund (one grant of $10,000) – Requests are accepted for projects that benefit disadvantaged women and/or children in Washington County.
• Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps Fund (grants totaling $2,000) – Requests are accepted for community drug and alcohol prevention programs. The fund was created by the dissolving Board of the NDAC and approved by Washington County Orphans Court.
• Joseph F. Perkins Fund (one grant of $100) – Requests are accepted for youth projects in the Burgettstown area. The fund was created by a bequest from the Estate of Joseph F. Perkins, a Burgettstown native who was a relentless inventor with a strong interest in astrology and numerology.
• Community Endowment for Peters Township (one grant of $2,000) – Requests are accepted for projects benefiting the community of Peters Township. The fund was created by the WCCF with proceeds of a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert held at Peters Township High School in June of 2002.
• Judge Samuel L. Rodgers Fund (one grant of $250) – Requests are accepted for literacy projects in Washington County. The fund was created by Marta Rodgers-Merchant to honor her father on his 80th birthday. Judge Rodgers, who served on both the Commonwealth Court and the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, is now deceased.
• Vitullo Family Fund (one grant of $150) – Requests are accepted for charitable projects benefiting the community of Canonsburg. The fund was created by the family and friends of Eutimio R. and Elizabeth G. Vitullo, a couple who shared a passion for volunteering.
• Washington County Youth Conservation Camp Fund (one grant of $125) – Requests are accepted for conservation projects, particularly those that educate youth about conservation. The fund was created by the former Washington County Youth Conservation Camp.
• Women of Philanthropy Grants (grants totaling $6,000) – Requests are accepted for projects that benefit disadvantaged women and/or children in Washington County, as well as other charitable activities in Washington County.
Interested 501(c)(3) agencies should visit www.wccf.net to access the online grant application. All applications must be received by July 1, 2015.
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