Fall Grants Available

Community foundation accepting applications for fall grants

Community foundation accepting fall grant applications

SMITH CENTER, Kan.—The Smith County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications open September 15 are due Monday, November 15, 2021.

Last fall, the Smith County Community Foundation awarded funds to USD #237 to purchase new fine arts enhancements, like ukulele packs and autoharps for their students to utilize.

"As a result of this grant, our students are learning more about music theory, specifically chords and chord progressions,” said grantee Bree Wilson. "Seeing their peers improve, encouraged all levels of students to strive for excellence. Without the funding, the whole project would not have been possible!”

This year, over $120,000 in grants is 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 the fall grant cycle is provided by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, the Smith County Action Fund, the Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Smith County and the Health Needs of Smith County Fund.

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 November 15. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at http://smithcountycommunityfoundation.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/ .