The Russell County Area Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund to benefit the communities in the Russell County area.
Donor Name: Russell County Area Community Foundation
State: Kansas
County: Russell County (KS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/30/2022
Details:
Grants can address:
- Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and the creation of a capable workforce.
- Health Care: Enhance access to quality health care services and promotes healthy life practices.
- Community Social Services & Security: Enhance access to social services needed for individuals with special needs or support systems to provide community disaster relief and general community emergencies.
- Conservation & Environment: Support efforts to improve and maintain high air and water quality, appreciation for our natural environment or enhances economic and social benefits of outdoor resources.
- Arts & Culture: Provide cultural and artistic opportunities to enhance the quality of life for local residents and/or to encourage tourism and the exchange of ideas.
- Community Beautification: Support efforts to improve and maintain public spaces to enhance community pride and encourage socialization among residents.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are made to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and Educational, Governmental, and Religious Institutions. Grants are not made to individuals or businesses. Note – there are many nonprofit organizations that fall under a different IRS tax code that are not eligible.
- Preference will be given to applications that utilize the Strategic Doing process and address county and/or community goals created through citizen asset mapping and visioning. Consideration should also be given to applications that include community involvement and volunteerism.
- Grants shall not be used to reduce or replace regular budgetary needs for programs or projects that are tax-supported.
- Grants are not awarded for endowment or general operating expenses.
- Grants are not to be used for “Match Day” programs.
For more information, visit Russell County Area Community Foundation.
