Enriching Our Region Through the Arts: The Venango County Arts and Culture Endowment

Since its founding in 1997 by the former Venango Area Community Foundation (now an affiliate of Bridge Builders Community Foundations), the Venango County Arts and Culture Endowment has played a quiet but powerful role in sustaining and enriching creative life across our region. This endowment was created with a simple but ambitious mission: to strengthen […]

Empowering Nonprofits: The Venango Area Community Foundation Discretionary Grant

Since 1979, the Venango Area Community Foundation Discretionary Grant has played a crucial role in strengthening local nonprofits by providing funding for essential programs, innovative projects, and community-driven initiatives. This grant was established to support organizations that serve the residents of Venango County, ensuring that vital programs can continue to meet the needs of the […]

Grant Success Story | William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund for the Trades

William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund for the Trades: Investing in the Workforce of Tomorrow The William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund for the Trades was created in 2020 with one mission: to empower students pursuing careers in the trades, applied technology, apprenticeships, and nursing. By providing grants to programs that prepare individuals for hands-on, high-demand careers, […]