The Foundation aims to empower individuals to become philanthropists who create a lasting impact and legacy in their region, supporting the work of nonprofits through direct grants from donors, competitive grantmaking for strategic change in certain counties, and nonprofit capacity building through the Bosler Academy.
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies' grant program focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations working within Bedford, Cambria, Somerset, and Indiana counties. It awards grants twice annually, with a maximum request amount of $7,500. The program is open to any nonprofit whose proposed program aligns with the foundation's mission, with a strong encouragement for proposals that are scalable or represent specific parts of a larger project. Special consideration is given to applicants serving Indiana County and the Portage community in Cambria County during specific grant rounds, along with potential additional funding through the Portage Funds Committee or Bork Family Fund for those applicable areas.