Grant Guidelines and Deadlines

General Guidelines for CFGC Grants

Focus

Recognizing that community life can be enhanced or improved in many different ways, CFGC supports projects and programs that improve the quality of life in Greene County, PA through:

Animal welfare, agricultural, horticultural, environmental protection and/or beautification
Arts, culture and humanities
Community and economic development for public and societal benefit
Education and literacy
Environment
Health, fitness and safety
Human needs

Eligibility

The Foundation does accept grant applications from:

Tax-exempt nonprofit entities
Governmental bodies
Municipalities
Schools
Religious and faith-based projects for non-sectarian, community projects

Consideration

The Foundation will give preference to proposals which:

Have identifiable and measurable impact upon the Greene County community
Promote cooperation among existing agencies
Avoid program duplication
Improve upon the effectiveness of existing organizations
Incorporate preventive and/or curative approaches to addressing significant community problems
Have multiple funding sources and can leverage other financial sources
Utilize volunteers effectively

We do not accept grant applications for:

Annual campaigns or endowments
Fundraising events or activities
Routine operating expenses (i.e., salaries, rent, and/or utilities)
Political purposes
Loans
Individuals or for the benefit of an individual

Grants to Faith Based and Religious Programs

Community Grants are only made to faith-based and religious organizations for projects which serve broad and non-sectarian purposes, regardless of the faith of those they serve. Examples include: churches, synagogues, or other religious organizations that have food or clothing pantries for the poor or support work among the poor; hospitals or colleges serving broad areas such as health care and education. We are public and non-sectarian in our structure and governance and primarily support organizations that are not affiliated with a particular religious faith or denomination.

Available Funds

CFGC has limited funds available for community grants and public school grants. Please consider these limitations when making your request.

Application Review Process

The CFGC Grantmaking Committee, composed of experienced community volunteers, will conduct thorough evaluations of completed grant applications, which may include telephone interviews or on-site visits, if appropriate/necessary. Applicants should be aware that the Grantmaking Committee may consult with other funders and community leaders when considering various grant applications. The Grantmaking Committee will make grant recommendations to the Board of Directors for their final approval.

Please submit applications well before funding is needed. Requests to fund projects that have begun prior to a grant application deadline will not receive full consideration.

Grant Cycles and Due Dates - Click to Download

The Foundation follows the following grantmaking schedule and deadlines for grant applications:

T.E.A.C.H. (To Educate All Children Honestly) Grant for Central Greene School
District, Portal opens February 13, 2026 and closes April 16, 2026.

Summer Grant Application Portal Opens April 2, 2026 for the following grants:
Summer Community Grants
Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women and Girls
L&M Medical Needs
EITC Public School Educational Improvement Opportunity Grants
CORE (Consol) Energy Excellence in Education Grants (for public schools)
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR ABOVE GRANTS IS MAY 29, 2026

Fall Grant Application Portal Opens August 10, 2026 for the following grants:
Fall Community Grants
Cindy’s Wind Fund for Women and Girls
L&M Medical Needs
EQT GIVE Greene Grant
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR ABOVE GRANTS IS OCTOBER 1, 2026

Year Round
Donor Advised Funds-As recommended by the donor advisor(s)

Grant Application
Should you feel that your project o r organization meets the requirements outlined, complete and submit the
Foundation’s grant application using the online grant application process at https://cfgcpa.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/

*EITC Pre-K and K-12 Scholarships. I f you are looking for information on EITC Pre-K and/or K-12 scholarship, please g o to Scholarships and click the appropriate link or click here for:
Pre-K Pre-Kindergarten Scholarships – Community Foundation of Greene County

K-12 Private School (K-12) Scholarships – Community Foundation of Greene County