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Grant Process

Thanks to the support of many local donors, The Erie Community Foundation conducts a competitive grantmaking program that is open to charities and programs servicing Erie County. Income from unrestricted endowments perpetually supports this grantmaking program. Grants are awarded in four program areas:

Arts and Culture - Deadline is Jan. 15, 2010
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Human Services and Community Development - Deadline is April 16, 2010
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Health and Environment - Deadline is July 16, 2010
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Education - Deadline is Oct. 1, 2010
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The typical grant award ranges from $15,000 to $30,000, with flexibility to make exceptions for larger projects and community-approved capital campaigns. In all cases, the goal is to help local charities more effectively and efficiently accomplish their missions. Some typical grants might be for capital improvements, program development, transportation or technological enhancements. We strive to fund projects that touch many lives and enrich the overall quality of life in our region.

2010 Grant Application

You can complete the application as a PDF or in Word and Excel files. If you are unable to download the application, please call (814) 454-0843 and one will be mailed to you.

Click here for information to complete and submit your application.

Download the PDF Document.

This PDF includes: Proposal Narrative, Grant Summary and Budget Worksheet. You will need Acrobat Reader to view this application.

Download the Word and Excel Documents.

You must download both documents.