ACAF Grants Help Opportunities Grow at Fillmore Powerhouse
The Fillmore Youth Powerhouse provides free meals, recreation, tutoring, and hands-on activities for local youth with ACAF grant support. Fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Basketball games outside. Homework help after school. Summer days filled with recreation and free lunches. Homemade pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil grown mere steps away. At the Fillmore […]
ACAF Leverage Funds Support Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Allegany County
First Leverage Fund Award provides local match to expand early literacy opportunities for children across Allegany County. Thousands of young children across Allegany County will continue receiving free books in their mailboxes each month thanks to a new $35,000 grant awarded to Ardent Solutions through the Allegany County Area Foundation’s (ACAF) first Leverage Fund Grant […]
Allegany County Food Pantries Receive ACAF Grant Funding
As the Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF) closes its fiscal year, the ACAF Grant Committee and Board of Directors approved grants to six food pantries across Allegany County to help address rising food insecurity. The grants, awarded through the Carter-Windus Family Fund, will support local organizations that provide food assistance to individuals and families. “Food […]
IMPACT Partners with Andover Students to Bring New Trail Shelter to Life
Environmental Technology students gain real-world experience while enhancing local outdoor spaces. This project was supported by the Allegany County Area Foundation through a Kendall Environmental Fund grant award.
ACAF April Grants Support Libraries, Youth Programs, Public Health, and Outdoor Initiatives
Twelve local organizations receive ACAF funding for community programs, educational initiatives, and essential services across Allegany County.