“I am so happy this most deserving foundation has come to Yarmouth. I keep thinking about what a benefit this is, not just to our current community, but looking ahead years into the future and realizing what it will continue to do to support the well-being of the Yarmouth area.”
Stephen Sollows, Former YACF Volunteer Advisory Committee Member
The Yarmouth Area Community Fund was formed in 2008 to offer assistance to all those in Yarmouth County who try to make our area a better place to live, a place where everyone can have a happy and prosperous life.
The Yarmouth Area Community Fund aims to improve quality of life by supporting the social needs and broad interests of our area, including education, culture, arts, health, heritage, sport, recreation, environment, people in need, and other touchstones of our vibrant community.
The fund has grown to over $640,000 and grants in excess of $30,000 annually.
The fund is administered by local community members who know our area well. These members:
Application deadline: April 5
The Yarmouth Area Community Fund Scholarship is offered to assist a Yarmouth County high school student who plans to continue their education at the post-secondary level. Applications are reviewed by a local committee.
To apply, complete the online application via the “apply” button or print/mail it to:
Yarmouth Area Community Fund
60 William Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1Y5
Application deadline: May 1
The Yarmouth Area Community Fund is leading the way in helping our community help itself. As a permanent endowment fund, only the income is used to support local causes. Your gift to the fund contributes to the vitality of the Yarmouth area, both today and tomorrow. What better gift to give to your community of family, friends and neighbours?
