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The mission of the Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation is to develop a permanent endowment, to identify and respond to community needs, and to facilitate charitable giving.

The Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation was incorporated in 1995. In the twelve years since its founding, the Foundation has grown from assets of $1.8 million to more than $14 million today. The Foundation has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants and scholarships for the benefit of Erie County residents.

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Youth Council awards $10,000 in grants for 2008, click here for more.


We’ve updated our Scholarship and Grant Applications as interactive printable PDF files. Just fill out the provided form input fields, print it out and complete the included submission instructions.


For a copy of the 2007 SECCF Annual Report click here.


To read the Economic Impact Study of the proposed Marina District Project, click here.


Community Foundation Awards $101K in Grants, click here for more.


Community Grants deadlines are February 1 and August 1. Click here for an application


Continuing Education for Estate Planning Professionals; space is limited. Click here for more.


Nine school systems in Erie County are participating in the Community Foundation’s Education Initiative to improve academic achievement. Click here for more.