Community foundation accepting grant applications
SALINA, Kan.— The Greater Salina Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its Summer grant cycle. Online applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2023.
This cycle will support charitable projects in Saline County that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Projects that improve the quality of life for Saline County residents.
- Projects or programs that support and encourage healthy living across Saline County.
- Projects that improve quality of life for citizens of Assaria, Kansas.
- Organizations or programs in Saline or Ottawa Counties whose work furthers the care, education, development, health, safety, and human service needs of children ages 0-6 to better prepare them for kindergarten.
- Projects that promote hands-on learning opportunities for school-age youth in the areas of arts, humanities, science, technology, and invention.
- Projects or programs that address arts and culture, community beautification, community social services and security, conservation and environment, education, and health care.
Funding for the Summer community grant cycle is provided by the Assaria Community Fund, the Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education and Development, the Kansas Health Foundation Fund for GSCF, the L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, the Dane G Hansen Community Grant Fund, and the Fund for Greater Salina.
Grants are limited to communities in Saline County and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions and religious organizations are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on August 15. Funding guidelines and the grant application are available at www.gscf.org.
For more information, contact Jessica Fuller, director of grants and scholarships, at 785-823-1800.
