The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Distribution Committee recently approved $97,325 in solicited grants for charitable organizations serving Cambria, Somerset and Bedford counties.

“This round was particularly challenging because of the high volume of applications,” said Mike Kane, executive director of the foundation.

The total amount of grants and scholarship given out by the foundation so far in the fiscal year totals $1,861,576.

Deadline for the fall round is Aug. 29.

The Community Foundation was founded in 1990 and is governed by a board of directors from the three counties. For additional information call 536-7741 or visit www.cfalleghenies.org online.

Organizations that received grants, grant amounts, their benefactors and where the money will go include:

Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society, $4,000, for handicap accessibility.

The Pennsylvania Consort, $1,500, Benjamin Bosler Fund, The Bay Street Brassworks.

The Pennsylvania Consort, $1,500, Benjamin Bosler Fund, The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra at the Bedford Springs Music Festival.

Cambria Somerset County Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc., $2,000, Benjamin Bosler Fund, expansion of water message therapy program.

Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, $1,000, Benjamin Bosler Fund, athlete and program support.

The National Museum of the American Coverlet, Inc., $1,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, stewardship 2008.

Penns Woods Council - Boys Scouts of America, $2,500, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, expansion of Learning for Life program.

Penns Woods Council - Boy Scouts of America, $1,500, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, The Gift of Nature to Urban Youth.

The Learning Lamp, $1,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, therapeutic tutoring program.

Bedford County Humane Society, $1,000, Benjamin Bosler Fund, spay/nueter program.

Bedford County Chamber and Old Bedford Village, $1,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, 250th Fort Bedford celebration commemorative coins.

Bedford County Chamber, $500, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, Meet Bedford County.

Cancer Caring Center, $1,800, Laurel Highlands Cancer Program Fund, underwriting of the Johnstown Women’s Cancer Support Group.

Carrolltown Borough Park/Recreation Board, $5,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, baseball court for the park.

Roxbury Bandshell Preservation Alliance, $1,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown, bandshell seating.

Coal Country Hang-Out Youth Center, $2,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, energy study proposal.

Portage Area Ambulance Association, $2,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, 12 lead EKG with Aed.

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown - Natural Sciences Division, $2,500, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, UPJ Nature Area survey.

Beginnings Inc., $10,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, Court Appointed Special Advocates’ health referral tracking system.

New Day Inc., $2,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, after-school program.

The Christian Home of Johnstown, $3,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, Capital Campaign - furnishings.

Roxbury Bandshell Preservation Alliance, $1,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, bandshell seating.

Chamber Music Series of Greater Johnstown, $500, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, neuro-rehabilitation and pain relief through music.

Johnstown Area Heritage Association, $5,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, Johnstown Flood Museum theater upgrade.

Coal Country Hang-Out Youth Center, $925, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, energy study proposal.

Portage Area Ambulance Association, $1,500, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, 12 lead EKG with Aed.

Conemaugh Valley Conservancy, $5,400, Benjamin Bosler Fund, Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team hands-on education and water monitoring.

Mom’s House Inc., $2,100, Benjamin Bosler Fund, Project Fix-Up.

Family House Inc., $2,500, Laurel Highlands Cancer Program Fund, Family House University Place.

Mom’s House Inc., $2,100, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, Project Fix-Up.

Somerset County Rails-To-Trails Association, $1,500, Benjamin Bosler Fund, Bollman Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Meyersdale Area Historical Society, $700, Meyersdale Wind Power Fund, Meyersdale Hostel.

Somerset County Rails-To-Trails Association, $1,500, Meyersdale Wind Power Fund, Bollman Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Sipesville Elementary PTSO, $1,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, annual play presented by Sipesville Elementary School first and second-grade students.

Somerset County Rails-To-Trails Association, $1,500, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, Bollman Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Bedford County Arts Council, $1,500, Benjamin Bosler Fund, Junetenth Underground Railroad Celebration/Arts Education Project.

West End Improvement Group, $2,000, Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown Fund, Fairfield Avenue and D Street community garden/park.

Community Arts Center of Cambria County, $1,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, Family Fantasy Day.

City of Johnstown, $5,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, Johnstown Greenway and Open Space Plan.

Art Works in Johnstown, $2,500, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, restroom facility finishes project.

West End Improvement Group, $3,000, Robert Waters Charitable Trust - unrestricted grant, Fairfield Avenue and D Street community garden/park.

Girl Scouts of Talus Rock Council Inc., $1,500, Benjamin Bosler Fund, Studio 2B Destinations.

Lions Club of Meyersdale Inc., $1,000, Meyersdale Wind Power Fund, American flag display.

Meyersdale Renaissance Inc., $750, Meyersdale Wind Power Fund, sponsorship of street lighting project.