Allegany County Area Foundation



The Allegany County Area Foundation was an early effort to adapt the community foundation model, which had been established primarily in urban areas, to a rural setting combining the talents and resources of our various towns and villages, while relying heavily on volunteers for administrative support.






    

Recent News from Allegany County Area Foundation


ACAF grants support non-profit computer upgrades
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

WELLSVILLE — The Allegany County Area Foundation recently awarded grants to the Comfort House of Allegany County (Hart Comfort House)...more

CCE to construct shared-use commercial kitchen
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

... from the Garman Family Foundation through the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, and $600 from the Allegany County Area...more

Grant supports Norton Memorial Park
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

Tuesday's donation is derived from ACAF's Allegany Fund, its unrestricted grant fund. “This project was the most compelling, and the project is...more

Andover, Scio libraries benefit from ACAF grants
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

SCIO — The Allegany County Area Foundation recently presented grants to the Andover and Scio Free Libraries. Both organizations benefit...more

Youth mentoring program receives ACAF grant
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

BELMONT — The Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF) recently presented a grant of $850 to Family Service Society to support the...more

ACAF welcomes new executive director
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

The Foundation awards scholarships to individuals and grants to community organizations. It also helps organizations secure their futures...more

Cuba-Rushford Rebels receive rules for success
Foundation: Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, Allegany County Area Foundation

... Brenda Veley Memorial Scholarship, Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Kayleigh Wilday Scholar Athlete Award, Cheyenne...more

Alfred Box of Books bags grant award
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

The grant recipient was designated as the Alfred Box of Books, which was awarded $885 to head up the project. Melanie Miller, director of the Alfred Box of Books, said the funds will be used to...more

Belfast Central School receives grant for publications
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation

BELFAST — The Belfast Central School received a $1,050 grant from the Allegany Endowment Fund to support the high school's online...more

New beginnings for 72 Cuba-Rushford grads
Foundation: Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, Allegany County Area Foundation

... Allegany County National Honor Society At-Large Scholarship, Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Kaileigh Wilday Memorial...more



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