ALLEGANY COUNTY, N.Y. — Grant applications are being accepted through March 15 to the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC-FFW).

A thorough review of applications will precede an award announcement on or around April 30.

Grants are awarded based on demonstration of need and applicant explanation on how the money will be used toward continued betterment. The amount awarded may vary from year-to-year, based on number of applications and funds available, but will not be less than $200 per grant. Applications are being accepted online at https://www.accffw.org/grants, or by emailing info@accffw.org to request an alternative application vehicle (paper application or individual interview).

The vision of the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women is to be a resource that will provide financial assistance and open doors for women who seek continued betterment. The Fund for Women exists to invest in the lives of women in our communities in order to promote sustained self-sufficiency.