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Graduating classes pool leftover class gift funds to create an endowed scholarship.

New Fund Will Boost ACAF Grantmaking

(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.

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(July 2022) The Allegany County Historical Society (ACHS) has established an endowed fund with the Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF). The Allegany County Historical Society Fund has come about through the generosity of long-time ACHS member and trustee Lee Gridley. Lee appreciated history – she studied it and taught it and was deeply committed to […] The post Bequest Establishes Allegany County Historical Society Fund appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.

(Oct. 2022) Friends and former colleagues of Larry Dye, who passed away in June at age 86, have established a scholarship in his honor and memory with the Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF). Lee James, Long-time associate and sales manager of the Lawrence Dye office in Cuba NY, and Mick Marshall, agency president, decided after […] The post Larry Dye Remembered with Scholarship Fund appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.

(July 2022) The Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF) June grants support youth, the arts, libraries, and public health. The Allegany County Area Foundation awarded the following grants at its June 15 meeting: Alfred Montessori School – $750 to update pre-school classroom instructional materials. An important part of the Alfred community since 1983, AMS provides PK […] The post Foundation’s June Grants Support Education, Theater, Public Health appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.

  (May 2022) The Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF) recently made grants in support three local organizations. ACAF awarded $600 to Leadership Allegany. The Foundation provides an annual scholarship in this amount for a local early- or mid-career professional to attend the organization’s innovative nine-month professional development program. The Village of Cuba is well-positioned to […] The post ACAF Grants Made to Leadership Allegany, Cuba community, Salvation Army appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.

(April 2022) At its March meeting, the Allegany County Area Foundation reviewed several grant applications and was pleased to make grants to these local organizations. ACAF awarded $2500 to Genesee Valley Central School in support of this fall’s Remote Area Medical Clinic. Last year’s event provided over 300 guests a variety of free medical, dental, […] The post March Grants Support RAM Clinic, Oil Museum, libraries. appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.

(July 2022) The Allegany County Historical Society will benefit from a fund established through the support of the late Lee Gridley, a long-time educator and ACHS trustee. The Allegany County Historical Society Fund has come about through the generosity of long-time ACHS member and trustee Lee Gridley. Lee appreciated history – she studied it and […] The post County Historical Society to Benefit from Endowed Fund appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.

(January 2022) The family of Fillmore Central School alumnus Tim Rohe has established a scholarship in his honor through the Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF). This award will support a student in pursuing education or training in a technology, mechanics, or engineering field with priority to graduates of Fillmore Central School. Tim was also a kind […] The post Tim Rohe Scholarship appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.