RIPLEY — The Ripley Community & Heritage Fund (RCHF) is accepting grant applications from charitable, nonprofit organizations that serve the community. The deadline to submit applications is Jan. 15.

Its mission is to enrich the lives of Ripley’s residents. To date, the RCHF has distributed over $93,000 to Ripley organizations. Committee members include: Pete Ryan (Chair), Lew Barnes, Dave Bower, Mary Beth Chess, Ryleigh Enterline, Calvin Janes, Andrew Knight, Vicki Mosier and Dick Wade.

Grant applications and guidelines are available from NCCF’s website at https://www.nccfoundation.org/helping-nonprofits/ and can be found under Community Donor Advised Funds. Applications can also be obtained by contacting Pete Ryan (716-252-6542) or any committee member.

The NCCF, incorporated in 1986, is a tax-exempt charitable organization. Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested nearly $23 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership. It is an organization inherently committed to enriching the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.