All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Pallottine Foundation funding initiative opening Jan. 7 to support nonprofit organizations’ health-focused programs

The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon will begin accepting grant applications on January 7, 2025, for its next Healthy Communities Initiative. The initiative provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for health-focused projects that address needs in Barbour, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur and Webster counties. It also supports projects that improve a nonprofit’s internal capacity to work effectively and develop strong finances, leadership and infrastructure.

“The Healthy Communities Initiative provides funding and support for projects that positively impact health,” said Laura Boone, Executive Director of the Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon. “Each year, we partner with nonprofit organizations that empower individuals to lead healthy lives and provide support in a respectful, dignified way that aligns with our mission and values.”

Through Healthy Communities, organizations may receive up to $25,000 in grant funding for continuation or development of programs addressing health and wellness, capacity building, food insecurity, substance use disorder, tobacco prevention and cessation, or spiritual and pastoral care in the Buckhannon area.

Grant applications will be accepted through February 10, 2025, and awards will be announced in late March. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines are available online at https://pallottinebuckhannon.org/healthy-communities-initiative/.

For more information, visit www.pallottinebuckhannon.org.

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