The Erie County Community Foundation focuses on supporting a broad array of needs within Erie County, with particular emphasis on Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services, and Youth Services. They aim to encourage mindful and effective grant-making to foster collaboration, build capacity, leverage resources, ensure sustainability, and provide substantial community benefits.
The Community Grants program by the Erie County Community Foundation aims to support projects across diverse areas such as Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services, and Youth Services. Projects that are encouraged to apply should aim to enhance collaboration among Erie County organizations, build organizational capacity, leverage additional funding or resources, demonstrate potential for sustainability beyond the grant period, and yield substantial benefits for the community. Additionally, the Buckeye Broadband Fund specifically supports the purchase of healthcare equipment by eligible healthcare providers that qualify as public charities.