The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Service Learning Grants Program for the 2025-26 academic year. Service Learning is a teaching and learning method that connects classroom lessons to real-world, meaningful community service. Grants are available to support classrooms from 4th to 12th grade in northern Chautauqua County. Since its inception, the Service Learning Grants Program has provided over $60,000 in funding for projects in seven area school districts.

Local fourth to 12th grade teachers are encouraged to apply for funding for projects in line with the program’s goals. Classrooms from all disciplines have participated in the program, including art, social studies, trades, science, and more. Applications for Service Learning Grants will be accepted through April 30, with awards announced in June. Please visit nccfoundation.org/helping-nonproofits to download an application and program guidelines, or to apply online. To learn more about the Service Learning Program or to support the program with a gift to NCCF’s Community Funds, please visit the website, call 716-366-4892, or email nccf@nccfoundation.org.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested nearly $23 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.