Valley County Community Foundation Deadlines

Deadlines have been set for this year’s grants and scholarship applications from the Valley County Community Foundation. The first is March 31 for grants, April 15 for the Feda Scholarship, June 15 for the Fuhrman Scholarship, and Sept. 30 for the Markle Scholarship. Applications, along with 2023 requirements, are found at http://www.valleycountycf.net.

Over the years, VCCF has awarded $332,587 in grants, including eight last year that ranged from $10,000 to $1,200. Projects expected to be completed by Oct. 1, 2023, are eligible to apply. Organizations within Valley County with the 501(c) 3 charitable IRS designation, along with local governments and educational institutions may apply. Grants are given in five areas: arts and culture, basic human needs, economic development, education, and natural resources and conservation. Applications for annual or capital campaigns, other endowment funds, debt retirement, and religious activities are discouraged.

High school seniors with plans to attend a trade school are encouraged to apply for the Feda Scholarship for the Trades. First-time applicants must be graduating from a Valley County high school this spring or receiving a home school certificate or a GED. In addition, students who received Feda Scholarships in the past may apply for a second scholarship, providing they have successfully completed one semester of study. All applicants must be residents of Valley County. Applicable course work includes, but is not limited to, plumbing, electrical, drafting, mechanics, welding, carpentry, medical technology, computer technology, or criminal justice.

College and trade school students from Valley County who have completed one year of post-high school study may apply for the Clarence and Charlotte Fuhrman Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must have attended a Valley County High School consecutively for three years and received their diploma from a Valley County High School. Applicants may present a Home School Certificate or GED while residing in Valley County for a period of three years.

The Thomas and Cynthia Markle Scholarship is designed to assist students with roots in Valley County as they continue and complete advanced level studies at the masters, doctorate, or post-doctorate level. Applicants must be admitted to an accredited college or university studying in the United States or studying abroad through an accredited institution in the United States.

Funding for these grants and scholarships is provided by The Valley County Community Foundation. The VCCF board is committed to using these resources to fund the highest quality projects throughout Valley County and to help worthy students achieve their goals. We welcome applications to help us accomplish our mission.

For further information contact VCCF officers: Chair Doris Leader, Vice Chair Sam Waters, Treasurer Maggan Walstad and Secretary Darla Larson, or board members Jean Carlson of Fort Peck, Stacy Albus of Hinsdale, Jeff Sanders of Richland/Glasgow, and Cindy Markle, Greg Stordahl, Whitney Tatafu, and Gary Wageman, all of Glasgow.