Allegany County Area Foundation
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Yellow house in Allegany County, NY during the winter.
By Bruce Campbell March 9, 2026
Eight local organizations receive funding for educational programs, youth initiatives, and community enrichment.
Battling Mind Striders logo
By Alyssa Bump March 4, 2026
New scholarship will support local students who demonstrate resilience and perseverance
Undue Medical Debt Logo
By Alyssa Bump January 16, 2026
Historic partnership makes ACAF the first community foundation in WNY to erase medical debt with Undue.
Alyssa Bump
By Bruce Campbell January 14, 2026
Cuba-Rushford and SUNY Fredonia alumna will serve as ACAF's Communications Fellow.
Person walking across a bridge on the Cuba Greenway Trail
By Bruce Campbell January 9, 2026
The Leadership & Innovation Fund's initial grant of $14,210 is awarded to Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway to support the Cuba Greenway Extension Project.
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By Bruce Campbell January 6, 2026
Allegany County NY non-profits benefit from community foundation support.
By Bruce Campbell October 22, 2025
Allegany County NY non-profits benefit from grant support
October 20, 2025
This scholarship program serves Belfast Central School (NY)
By Bruce Campbell June 30, 2025
Allegany County NY benefits from community foundation grants
March 18, 2025
New Fund Will Boost ACAF Grantmaking
By ACAF January 8, 2024
(Dec 2023) Alfred and Whitesville libraries, Fountain Arts Center, Allegany County Blind Association, Andover Central School, and Pioneer Oil Museum were awarded grants at the Allegany County Area Foundation’s (ACAF) December meeting. All grants were made through ACAF’s Allegany Fund unless otherwise noted. The Allegany County Blind Association received $500 to provide pre-school amblyopia screenings […] The post ACAF Grants Boost Libraries, Arts, and Wellness Programs appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.
By ACAF November 20, 2023
Carter – Windus Family Fund The Carter – Windus Family Fund has been established through a donation from Friendship native V Perry Carter. The Carter-Windus Family Fund reflects the Allegany County connections shared by Mr. Carter and his sister, Patricia Carter Windus, and their appreciation for their growing up in Friendship. In addition to their […] The post Carter – Windus Family Fund appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.
By ACAF November 20, 2023
(June 2023) Scout Troop 733, Genesee and Belfast libraries, and Canaseraga Central School were approved for grants during the Allegany County Area Foundation’s (ACAF) September meeting. Wellsville’s Boy Scout Troop 733 will receive $725 for the purchase of new tents and related items needed for its growing program. Genesee Library was awarded $750 for landscaping […] The post Allegany County Area Foundation June Grants Support Archery Program, Scouting, Libraries appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.
By ACAF July 5, 2023
(June 2023) Scout Troop 733, Genesee and Belfast libraries, and Canaseraga Central School were approved for grants during the Allegany County Area Foundation’s (ACAF) September meeting. Wellsville’s Boy Scout Troop 733 will receive $725 for the purchase of new tents and related items needed for its growing program. Genesee Library was awarded $750 for landscaping […] The post Foundation’s June Grants Support Archery Program, Scouting, Libraries appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.
By ACAF November 8, 2022
(Oct. 2022) The Family of Amanda Curcio has established a scholarship with the Allegany County Area Foundation in her memory. The Belfast Central School senior passed away in May of 2007. Though Amanda lived in several places throughout the state of New York, she loved Belfast and considered it home. She liked the outdoors, music, […] The post Amanda Nicole Curcio Scholarship appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.
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