2014 scholarship applications available now

Community Foundation Executive Director Sam Barone has announced that applications for both the Traditional Student Scholarship Program and the Special Scholarship Program are available now on this website by clicking this link. The deadline for Traditional Scholarship Applications is February 18, while Special Scholarship deadlines vary according to the scholarship sought. The Foundation cautions scholarship…

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Youth Philanthropy Initiative grant application deadline extended

Due to the extreme weather that has closed schools and disrupted business at many local agencies, the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of the Community Foundation of Mount Vernon & Knox County has extended its grant application one week to Monday, January 13. Grants of up to $2,000 for youth-oriented programs and projects are available to schools…

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