Scholarship Timeline

The ACAF/DFS Scholarship Application is open each year from November 1st through mid-February.

Our Allegany County Area Foundation Dollars for Scholars online application will close on February 13, 2026. Completed applications will be reviewed by our scholarship volunteers by early March, and scholarship selections made in late March. Applicants will be notified of their award status by the middle of April.


Scholarship checks are mailed to recipients in July.

Potential applicants

Please do not to wait until the deadline approaches to begin your application. Starting early allows time for your guidance office to provide your transcript, and for ACAF staff to check your application and send reminders.

Repeat applicants

Please read over ACAF Repeat Applicant Info to avoid potential complications when applying again. In general, re-application mostly involves updating the prior application and takes less time than the initial application.

Thank you for the investment you made in my future. I wanted to make sure you knew how much this money did for me. As the spring approaches I am excited to continue school. Nursing was definitely the right choice for me. I have loved getting to help people in the community.


~ Gracie


Alyssa Bump and Dr. Stupp

If you have any questions, please call 585-296-5616

or email director@acafny.org

News and Events

Yellow house in Allegany County, NY during the winter.

ACAF February Grants Support Students, Library Programs, and Leadership Allegany

By Bruce Campbell • March 9, 2026
Eight local organizations receive funding for educational programs, youth initiatives, and community enrichment.
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Battling Mind Striders Establishes Overcoming Challenges Scholarship

By Alyssa Bump • March 4, 2026
New scholarship will support local students who demonstrate resilience and perseverance
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ACAF partners with Undue to abolish over $1.4 million in medical debt for Allegany County families

By Alyssa Bump • January 16, 2026
Historic partnership makes ACAF the first community foundation in WNY to erase medical debt with Undue.
Alyssa Bump

Alyssa Bump Joins Allegany County Area Foundation Staff

By Bruce Campbell • January 14, 2026
Cuba-Rushford and SUNY Fredonia alumna will serve as ACAF's Communications Fellow.