HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) – Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2025 Fund for Reno County Grants.
Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach or collaboration, a new efficiency, a critical need that requires funding or an opportunity that needs a bit of local support to leverage resources for the community.
Proposals should align with the following categories and purposes and maximum requests.
- Community & Economic Development – Projects and plans that strengthen the community and local economy by building a diverse and resilient workforce, activating central business districts or downtowns, supporting existing businesses, attracting new ones, and encouraging entrepreneurs; also, projects that strengthen the quality of place in Reno County through placemaking in public spaces and improving housing quality and accessibility. Maximum request of $50,000.
- Strong Organizations – Projects that strengthen the capacity, sustainability and resilience of Reno County community-based organizations. Maximum request of $7,500.
Proposals must come from 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Reno County. Individuals or groups that do not have a 501(c)(3) designation must obtain a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
Impact Cycle 2 proposals should be submitted by Aug. 15 online through the Grant Lifecycle Management (GLM) system at https://hutchcf.org/nonprofitsandgrants/available-grants.
For questions, contact Program Officer Sarah Blake, [email protected] or 620-663-5293.
Hutchinson Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen Reno County. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $104 million to organizations.
