ST. MARYS — The Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund held at the Elk County Community Foundation is now accepting grant requests.

The Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund’s purpose is to provide financial support to those non-profit organizations whose application reflects a purpose or project that will benefit the residents of the Borough of Ridgway. The foundation welcomes all applications for funding as part of its mission to promote the betterment of the community and to enhance the quality of the life for all residents.

The foundation invites organizations that will serve a particular need of the community and will make a lasting impact on the overall community to apply. It seeks to fund projects or activities that will serve the needs of many in the community rather than the needs of a few individuals.  Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to be self-sustaining. In addition, grants are made to support programs serving all persons regardless of race, religion or creed and are made only to charitable organizations.

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 15 and are available via the foundation’s website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com. Applications are now fillable and should be completed electronically and emailed back to the Foundation at eccf@windstream.net.

Anyone with questions about the application process can contact the foundation office.

Grants will be reviewed and approved by the end of October. The endowed fund was a gift received from the estate of Sara-Jane Stackpole and is held at the foundation.

For more information on the Elk County Community Foundation, contact Paula Fritz Eddy at 814-834-2125.