We were pleased to announce $229,722 in annual Fall Grant awards—distributed to 79 projects in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset, and Indiana counties—as well as additional COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grants, bringing the Rapid Response Fund grants awarded to a total of…
Event Offers an Opportunity to Help Save Small Farms Though they are part of the region’s heritage, many small family farms are struggling to survive in an era of corporate farming, record debt for farming families, and rising costs of…
Top Story JohnstownLaunched through Vision Together 2025 and the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, this monthly roundup of positive news stories is meant to highlight progress we are making in the Alleghenies—and help future Johnstowners see how much good is…
Funding will help set local children up for success CFA has opened applications for its second annual Early Childhood Education (ECE) Fund grants. Nearly $300,000 will be available to eligible organizations that help ensure children in Cambria and Somerset counties…
'A wonderful, recreation-focused project' Residents and visitors now have a new trail connection to explore as they enjoy either the Cresson Township Veteran’s Park, the nearby Allegheny Portage National Historic Site in Cresson Township, or an extensive and growing network of…
Over the past two years, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and Foundation donors have invested more than $1.3 million toward blight eradication in the Johnstown areas, and this includes support for leveling, seeding, and, at higher-visibility sites, installing wooden fencing…
I felt compelled to act when I heard about the reality of local young people falling behind in school work because they lacked access to computers or internet services Effort to create learning space finds community, business support Launching with…
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) recently announced a total of $1,334,500 in grants from the Foundation’s Community Initiatives Fund. The fund targets projects with potential to create lasting positive change for the region by expanding economic and recreational opportunities…
Grant available for sustainable energy research and development project The Met Ed / Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund has one grant of up to $340,000 available to support an applied research-and-development project in Pennsylvania. Projects located within the territories served by…
JARI is hosting workshops on the topics of Communication and Diversity. The workshops will be conducted via Zoom by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. There is no cost to participate. Sessions are limited to 20 participants per session. Details are listed…
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