Centre Foundation

Centre Inspires is Back! As part of Centre Foundation's 45th Anniversary celebration, we're proud to relaunch Centre Inspires, a signature grant program designed to spark bold ideas, strengthen community partnerships, and create lasting impact across Centre County. This year, one visionary project will receive up to $100,000 to help transform an innovative idea into reality.

Organizations interested in applying should begin by submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI), a brief overview of their proposed project, through Centre Foundation's online application portal. The LOI deadline is July 9, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to advance to the full proposal stage.

If you have an idea that could inspire new possibilities for Centre County, we encourage you to apply! Learn more and apply here: https://centre.foundation/5p4

Our own Joy Vincent-Killian, Director of Press Forward Pennsylvania Wilds, recently attended the Press Forward National Convening, where the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and Press Forward brought together more than 500 funders, journalists, media leaders, community partners, and Press Forward chapters from across the country to share ideas and explore innovative ways to strengthen local news.

The convening provided valuable opportunities to learn from experts and peers, discover emerging strategies, and build relationships with future collaborators working to create healthier, more sustainable local news ecosystems. We're excited to bring these insights back to the Press Forward PA Wilds initiative, led by Joy at Centre Foundation, as we continue supporting local journalism, amplifying local voices, and ensuring communities across the region have access to trusted local news and information. To learn more about Press Forward Pennsylvania Wilds visit our website at: https://centrefoundation.org/press-forward/