🔑 Learn about community foundations in this episode. Hear the behind the scenes activity of approving grants and where these foundations get the money to fund unique projects.

In this episode, Libby Hikind, Founder & CEO of GrantWatch.com, sits down with Ryanne Jennings, President & CEO of The Wayne County Community Foundation 🏡 in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Ryanne shares how The Wayne County Community Foundation channels resources into scholarship funds 🎓, donor-advised funds 💡, and field-of-interest funds 🌱 to support local nonprofits tackling education 📚, workforce development 🏗️, substance use disorder 💊, housing 🏠, and more. Plus, discover how a 200-year-old bequest from Ben Franklin 🏛️ helped lay the foundation for The Wayne County Community Foundation’s incredible legacy!

🌟 Topics Covered:

✅ The power of pooled community resources

✅ Grant opportunities for nonprofits

✅ Faith-based funding for community initiatives

✅ Emergency grants & donor-advised funds

✅ The thoughtful vetting process behind The Wayne County Community Foundation grants

📌 Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, grant seeker, or philanthropist, this episode is packed with insights on sustainable giving and impactful grantmaking.

📢 Watch now & be inspired to make a difference! 🔗 Links & Resources: Grants available now on GrantWatch:

https://www.grantwatch.com/foundation-grants.php https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/175769/grants-to-pennsylvania-nonprofits-in-eligible-regions-for-programs-to-benefit-residents.html

🌐 The Wayne County Community Foundation:

Website: https://www.waynefoundation.org/

Facebook: waynecountycommunityfoundation

Instagram: waynecountycommunityfoundation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayne-county-community-foundation

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GrantTalk Ep 39 | Applying for Community Foundation Grants | Ryanne Jennings CEO The Wayne County CF