WCCF News

The Washington County Community Foundation has awarded $240,000 in capacity-building grants to 17 local nonprofits, providing support for projects designed to strengthen their programs, operations, and long-term stability. Capacity-building is defined as any activity that increases a nonprofit’s operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity.

The Washington County Community Foundation recently awarded $5,700 in grants to three local nonprofits through its internship grant program, funded by the Three Oaks Internship Fund and the Betty Drach Internship Fund. The program provides stipends to student interns who are enrolled in accredited post-secondary educational programs and perform services for nonprofit organizations, helping both students and organizations grow.

The Washington County Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant from its African American Community Fund to the LeMoyne Community Center to support STEAM activities for at-risk youth in Washington. About 60% of the youth the Center serves are minorities, with most identifying as Black or multiracial.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting applications for its second and final cycle of capacity-building grants for 2025. More than $200,000 is expected to be awarded in this cycle, with individual grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the election of Chad A. Griffith to its Board of Trustees.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce a generous $6,611 contribution from Northwest Bank to support educational programs through the Foundation’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Funds.