HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2026 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 Impact Cycle categories and purposes, their deadlines, and their maximum requests.
- Dynamic Culture – Projects that enhance and celebrate local arts, theater, history and tourism. Maximum request of $20,000.
- Thriving Kids – Projects that support high-quality early care and education, youth development and families. Maximum request of $20,000.
- Community Catalyst – Projects that improve community engagement, communication, confidence and pride. Maximum request of $2,500.
- Strong Organizations – Projects that strengthen the capacity, sustainability and resilience of Reno County community-based organizations. Maximum request of $7,500.
Submissions 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.
Proposals must be submitted online by Aug. 7 at https://hutchcf.org/nonprofitsandgrants/available-grants.
For questions, contact Senior Program Officer Jan Steen, [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 $114 million to organizations.
