The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2025 grant and scholarship programs are now open. Local nonprofits, scouting groups, early childhood educators, and graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply for available funding opportunities.
The Community Foundation is accepting applications from community organizations for grants from the following funds:
- Fund for Carbon County – providing strategic grants to support to nonprofit and community organizations addressing a variety of programs across Carbon County.
- Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund – providing grants in memory of Penny Allison to support early learning programs, school readiness initiatives, and enrichment opportunities for young children (PreK – 3rd grade) in Carbon County.
- Scouting Support Fund – providing grants to local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops for projects, camp costs, facility upgrades, and equipment needs.
Applications and eligibility details for each granting fund can be found here. The Foundation hosted and recorded a virtual information session for interested applicants on January 29th. Those with additional questions are encouraged to contact us. Grant applications should be submitted online by March 31st.
Additionally, the Community Foundation hosts more than a dozen scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Carbon County. The scholarships are designed to support students who are pursuing higher education, whether at a university, college, or trade school. Some are specific to particular school districts in the county, while others are open to all students in the region. Award amounts range from $500 to $8,000. Scholarship applications are due by March 1st.
“We are honored to provide these funding opportunities to nonprofits, educators, and students in Carbon County,” said Sharon Alexander, President of CCCF. “Through the generosity of donors who have established funds with the Foundation, we are able to support the needs of our community and invest in its future.”
Last year, the Carbon County Community Foundation celebrated a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in total grants and scholarships distributed into the community since its founding in 2015.
“We are so proud to have reached $1 million in grants distributed last year, an achievement that truly reflects our continued commitment to strengthening our community through charitable giving,” said Sharon. “We are grateful to our circle of fundholders and to the countless donors who helped each of these charitable funds grow under our Foundation umbrella so we can keep awarding grants and scholarships in the community.”
The Carbon County Community Foundation invites individuals, families, and organizations to join in the spirit of charitable giving by establishing their own fund at the Foundation. Creating a personalized fund allows donors to make a lasting impact on the community by supporting grants, scholarships, and programs that align with their values and interests. To learn more about how to set up a fund and contribute to the growth and vitality of Carbon County, please contact us.