[Community Foundation of Fayette County](https://www.cffayettepa.org)

March 2027 (application deadline, projected)

Up to $2,900 per award; typically for 1-year projects

Supports projects in community gardens and science/environmental education benefiting Fayette County, PA.

This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program site for updates.

--- ## Description The Jack and Diane Hughes Family Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), provides support for projects and programs focused on community gardens and science or environmental education in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The fund aims to encourage the creation, expansion, or enhancement of community gardens, as well as support science and environmental education initiatives that have a positive impact on the local community. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (application deadline, anticipated/projected; submissions due by 5:00 p.m.) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,900 per award. - Funding is typically for projects to be completed within one year. - Grant funds must be expended by December 31 of the award year; a final report is required by January 15 of the following year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations serving Fayette County, PA. - Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations - Units of government - Municipalities - Schools - Religious and faith-based organizations (for non-sectarian, public-facing community projects only) - Ineligible applicants/projects: - Individuals or for-profit businesses - Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits - Organizations with unresolved prior grants (must have submitted final reports) - Projects for operating deficits, annual fundraising, real estate purchase, travel, or those primarily promoting religious beliefs - Reimbursement for expenses incurred before grant approval - Repeat funding for projects funded by CFFC in the last 2 years --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through CFFC’s [online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cffayettepa). - Applicants must create or log in to an account to access, complete, and submit the application form. - Collaboration is supported: you can invite team members to view, edit, or submit the application. - Required documentation and responses must be provided by the deadline. - Applicants will be notified of their status via email, typically within 6 weeks of the application deadline. - Grant recipients must expend funds by December 31 of the award year and submit a final report by January 15 of the following year. --- ## Additional Information - The foundation prefers projects that demonstrate significant community impact and/or additional support (matching funds or other resources). - Funding is not provided for sponsorships, fundraisers, capital campaigns, or regular school operations. - All applications are reviewed by CFFC’s Grantmaking Committee, with final approval by the Board of Directors. - The foundation reserves discretion to deny grants that conflict with its mission or values. --- ## External Links - [Program & Application Information](https://www.cffayettepa.org/for-grant-seekers/) - [Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cffayettepa) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) - [Collaborator Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4523887747223-Applicant-Tutorial-Collaboration) - [CFFC Annual Reports](https://www.cffayettepa.org/annual_reports_financials/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | Rebecca Wardle, Communications & Grantmaking Coordinator | [rebecca@cffayettepa.org](mailto:rebecca@cffayettepa.org) | 724-437-8600 x111 | | General Inquiries | [info@cffayettepa.org](mailto:info@cffayettepa.org) | 724-437-8600 | | Address: Community Foundation of Fayette County, 250 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 | | | ---

Jack and Diane Hughes Family Fund

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