The Luca S. Calanni Foundation’s Board of Directors recently announced their first quarter grants, totaling $13,358, awarded to four youth organizations. Chautauqua Striders was awarded a grant for uniforms and registration fees, Kenmore Soccer Club for youth registration and travel fees, Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club for registrations and travel fees, and Northern Chautauqua Catholic School for the refurbishment of their indoor basketball court.

The Luca S. Calanni Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of Luca Calanni by following his example of kindness and caring. The Foundation’s mission is to “help all children experience the joys of participating in sports, camps, the arts, and other activities that made Luca’s light shine bright.” The Live Live Luca Youth Sports Grants Program awards grants quarterly. Second quarter 2023 grant applications are currently being accepted. Grant requests should be submitted by May 15, 2023. Applications and information can be obtained at livelikeluca.com/grants. Donations can be made at LiveLikeLuca.com. The Live Like Luca Grants Program is administered by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.