The Allegany County Area Foundation is a non-profit community foundation focused on managing donations and endowments, now totaling almost $10 million. The foundation uses the earnings from these funds to support educational, social, cultural, and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County.
The Allegany County Area Foundation grants are aimed at supporting community and civic groups within Allegany County for projects that address long-term or emerging needs. The goal is to improve the overall quality of life for county residents. The grants typically range from $250 to $1,000 and are allocated to projects outside of individual, religious, or political scopes.