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McPherson County Community Foundation Presents First 25th Anniversary Grant

Thursday, February 26

WINDOM, Kan. — The Windom Senior Center is the first recipient of a 25th anniversary grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF). The grant, presented at a community celebration this week, will be used to upgrade coffee equipment at the senior center, which serves... Read More.

Marquette Community Foundation Opens Annual Grants

Thursday, February 26

MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Marquette Community Foundation has announced that they are now accepting applications towards their annual community grants round now until May 15. For 2026 $1,000 will be made available. Grant applications will be accepted from community organizations that are actively working within... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will bring its 25th anniversary celebration to communities across the county in the coming weeks, announcing recipients of its special “Dream” grants during a series of local events. Each celebration is open to the public and... Read More.

Foundation Releases $32,100 in February

Thursday, February 12

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for February 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $32,100 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants USD418... Read More.

PrairieStar Awarded $600,000 Challenge Grant from Mabee Foundation

Friday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - PrairieStar Health Center has been awarded a $600,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art dental clinic. The facility will span 14,900 square feet and will significantly increase access to dental care for rural... Read More.

Application Period Open for Hutchinson Community Foundation Scholarships

Wednesday, January 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Qualifying high school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships administered annually at Hutchinson Community Foundation. The deadline to apply for the following scholarships is noon March 27. Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship Family... Read More.

Central Kansas Community Foundation Announces Change in 2026 Grant Cycles

Tuesday, December 30

NEWTON, Kan. — The Central Kansas Community Foundation has announced a change in their 2026 grant cycles, with applications to open on a quarterly basis. The 2026 opening dates will be Jan. 5, April 6, July 6 and Sept. 1. Funding amounts will vary each... Read More.

Gifting Forward Foundation Expands Reach During Second Annual 12 Days of Gifting Campaign

Tuesday, December 23

Great Bend, Kansas (December 2025) — The Gifting Forward Foundation is once again spreading holiday cheer through it's second annual 12 Days of Gifting campaign, awarding $1,000 each day to 12 nonprofit organizations that provide essential services across the region. New this year, the Foundation expanded the campaign to include... Read More.

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, December 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first 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... Read More.

Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program primarily serves: People who generally... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

Monica Frye to Join Kansas Sampler Foundation Staff

Monday, November 24

INMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Sampler Foundation is excited to announce that Monica Frye will be joining the team as the Explore Kansas Program Manager in January 2026. Monica brings years of experience as a relationship builder from her work at McPherson College and... Read More.