About Us

  • Mission:
  • A grant-making organization, ECGRA's mission is to empower the nonprofit sector toward economic and community development. Grants are made in four key areas:
  • Lead Assets
  • Economic Development
  • Municipalities
  • Regional Assets
  • Read our Annual Report
  • Founded in February 2008, ECGRA was incorporated to administer Erie County's share of gaming funds from the Common Wealth's Department of Revenue.
  • Office: 5240 Knowledge Parkway, Suite A, Erie, PA 16510
  • Board of Directors:
  • Charles J. Peters, Chair - Term Expires 12/31/2013
  • David S. Sample, Vice-Chair - Term Expires 12/31/2016
  • Michael J. Paris, Treasurer - Term Expires 12/31/2016
  • David H. Yaple, Secretary - Term Expires 12/31/2012
  • Dr. Lynn K. Corder - Term Expires 12/31/2015
  • Jennifer D. Hill - Term Expires 12/31/2014
  • Ronald J. Jones - Term Expires 12/31/2013
  • Denee M. Breter for Barry Grossman, Erie County Executive
  • Joseph F. Giles, Erie County Council
  • Staff:
  • Perry N. Wood, Executive Director BIO
  • Diane K. Kuvshinikov, Executive Assistant BIO
  • Highlights of Community Impact:
  • Historic investments in small business to two revolving loan funds over $1.5M.
  • Investment in the region's special events, community & Lead Assets more than $1M.
  • Municipal investment for public safety, infrastructure, facilities over $5M.
  • Collaboration with The Erie Community Foundation to support social service agencies in urgent need with $250,000.
  • Total Money at Work in Erie County: Just under $20 million