The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Mental Wellness Fund in Cattaraugus County.

Applications will be due by September 1.

The online grant application can be accessed at cattfoundation.org/grant-seekers/grant-opportunities/.

Grants from this fund support programs and services provided by nonprofits that support the mental wellbeing and mental health of residents in Cattaraugus County.

Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500 but up to $4,000 may be available for special projects, particularly those that impact vulnerable and/or disadvantaged individuals.

Questions about the grant application process can be directed to Monica Emery, grants and donor services manager at 716-301-2723 or [email protected].

The fund, which was established in 2018, has supported over $18,950 in grants to provide mental health services and support programs that impact the mental wellness of Cattaraugus County residents.

“The Mental Wellness Fund has bolstered the resources available to support essential providers of mental health services,” said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director. “This fund helps equip nonprofits providing vital mental health services, with the goal of creating a stronger, healthier and more resilient community.”

Donations can be made to the Mental Wellness in Cattaraugus County Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union Street, Suite 203, or online at cattfoundation.org.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email [email protected], or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).