DCCF Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund Grants in Kansas

The Douglas County Community Foundation welcomes projects committed to the preservation and understanding of nature, and to resource conservation, especially in Douglas County, Kansas.

Donor Name: Douglas County Community Foundation

State: Kansas

County: Douglas County (KS)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 10/01/2023

Size of the Grant: $10,000

Details:

Projects may address these goals in scientific, cultural, educational, aesthetic or economic ways.

Grantmaking Criteria

Favored projects meet the following criteria, with the most weight placed on the first three:

Addresses an important environmental problem or opportunity and has a long range impact
Supports the ESEF mission, as stated above
Produces specific outcomes
Is innovative and creative
Has sufficient financial resources in addition to potential ESEF funding to complete project
Is likely to succeed
Proposes a realistic timeline and budget
Is clearly and concisely described

Note: If you are applying for funds for an educational project, make sure to describe your target audience(s). If the project is intended to be part of the K-12 curriculum in a Douglas County school, you must provide a letter of support from a school official.

Funding Information

The maximum award is $10,000; several awards of lesser amounts may be provided in a given year.

Eligibility Criteria

Proposal must come from a 501(c)(3) entity, tribal organization or government agency. Individuals who wish to propose projects must partner with a nonprofit organization.
Proposal must be for work that primarily benefits residents or natural areas of Douglas County, Kansas.
Applicant must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national origin.

Limitations on Grantmaking

Generally, ESEF grants are not awarded for: