Centre Foundation recently selected 34 local organizations to receive grants totaling more than $139,000 from its annual Field-of-Interest grant program.
Each September, organizations are encouraged to apply for funding from these 16 unique endowment funds, which were established by donors to support various causes and/or geographical areas in Centre County.
The grants will fund a variety of programs that focus on education, health and social services, animal welfare, youth development and the performing arts.
“Field-of-Interest endowment funds are a wonderful opportunity for donors to support their passions and the needs of the community every year,” Molly Kunkel, Centre Foundation’s president and CEO, said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to witness how local nonprofits can make a difference in Centre County with these grants.”
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