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Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year.This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $9,000 Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship Support Across Reno County

Monday, October 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (October 6, 2025) — StartUp Hutch has received a $9,000 grant from Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fund for Reno County to expand entrepreneurship support across the county. The funding will bring a new series of workshops to communities including Haven, Pretty Prairie, Buhler,... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27.The event, meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation.Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

Foundation Grants $600K as Part of New Housing Initiative

Tuesday, September 23

$1.5 million raised from donor gifts for fund HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces it is awarding more than a half-million dollars in strategic grants to two area community housing development organizations.Interfaith Housing & Community Services will receive $450,000 and New Beginnings Inc. will... Read More.

Foundation Announces Establishment of Galva Community Fund & Upcoming Match Week

Thursday, September 11

The McPherson County Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Galva Community Fund.To kickstart the fund, anonymous donors have pledged $50,000 in matching dollars for the community of Galva. Every dollar given during this Match Week, September 29 through October 2,... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation ‘Homegrown’ Grants Announced

Thursday, September 11

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF) has awarded the first round of grants from its “Homegrown” grant series.The program is designed to spark sustainable, community-driven change by empowering local residents to take ownership of solutions that address their unique challenges and opportunities.... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $35K in August

Thursday, August 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for August 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $35,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Galva... Read More.

Hutch Community Foundation Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers

Wednesday, August 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers opportunities to serve. The community foundation seeks volunteers for the following: Board of Directors Youth Philanthropy Council Standing committeesThe board of directors and various... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Community Fund Grant Cycle

Monday, July 14

LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Community Fund Grant cycle will officially open on August 4 and will remain open through September 10, 2025.The Community Fund Grants are designed to support impactful projects and... Read More.

Hesston Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open

Wednesday, July 2

HESSTON, Kan — Hesston Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle. Approximately $20,000 is available to support charitable projects that directly benefit the Hesston community.Priority will be given to community-building initiatives that... Read More.