The Ralph M. and Ella M. Eccles Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Rimersburg and Sligo Boroughs, Madison, Piney, and Toby Townships of Clarion County. They aim to promote community development and enhance the quality of life in these areas.
The fund's grant program focuses on projects and programs that support year-round programming, provide direct services, address community needs with demonstrated demand, benefit underserved populations, and have measurable outcomes with documented results for long-term sustainability. It also prioritizes organizations that have diversified income streams, demonstrate effective financial accountability, encourage collaborations, complement rather than duplicate existing services, and have a proven track record of at least three years in full service. Specifically, the grant program looks for projects that have been operational for at least one year and can show measurable impact before applying.