Community Foundation Accepting Spring Grant Applications

SMITH CENTER, Kan.—The Smith County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for Spring Grants. Online applications opened Saturday, February 15, 2025 and will close Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

This year, over $70,000 in grants are available to charitable projects in Smith County. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Projects and programs that improve the quality of life for Smith County residents.
• Projects and programs that address education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.
• Projects and programs that support the public health of Smith County.

Funding for this Spring Grant Cycle is provided by the Smith County Action Fund, the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, and the Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Smith County.

Grants are limited to communities in Smith County and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2025. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at https://smithcountycommunityfoundation.org/grants/