Apply For Funding
$277.6 Million Granted since 1999
Who can apply?
- The community foundation can make grants to the following entities:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Education
- Government
- Religious
- Individuals or organizations that do NOT fall into one of the above entities are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent in one of those categories.
- If that is not possible, please contact the community foundation to see if your project still qualifies and if there are any additional reporting requirements
- Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation
Funding for Nonprofits
We offer 4 grant applications based on your organization’s funding need.
Relationship Based Philanthropy
- Requests up to $10,000 will be considered
- RBP (Relationship Based Philanthropy) is an approach to grantmaking based on collaboration, communication, and transparency between the grants committee and the nonprofit organization
Grant Funds
Application Deadlines
Spring LOI Accepted:
- February 9 - 23rd
Fall LOI Accepted:
- August 1 - 15th
Responsive Grants
- Requests up to $2,500
- Funding for nonprofits to strengthen core programs, meet immediate needs and take the next step toward long term impact
Grant Funds
Application Deadlines
Six cycles per year:
- March 1 - April 1
- May 1 - June 1
- July 1 - August 1
- September 1 - October 1
- November 1 - December 1
- January 1 - February 1
Women Helping Women
- Requests up to $1,000 will be considered
- Funding must be requested through a partner agency
- WHW is a fund that supports women and their families who are struggling or may be in crisis
Grant Funds
Application Deadlines
There are six grant cycles available each fiscal year. The deadlines of each grant cycle are listed below:
- January 5
- March 5
- May 5
- July 5
- September 5
- November 5
Community Funds
Assaria Community Fund (All Year):
- Charitable projects that improve the quality of life for citizens of Assaria, KS
Gypsum Valley Community Fund (Fall Only):
- Charitable projects that improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gypsum, KS
Southeastern Saline County Foundation Fund (Fall Only):
- Support local charitable community needs of Kipp, Mentor, Assaria, Gypsum and Bridgeport
- Charitable projects that improve the quality of life for the Southeastern Saline County area.
Grant Funds
Funding for Individuals
Grant opportunities for individuals are detailed in the below 3 categories.
Youth Baseball
- For individual players in a local Saline County league who might otherwise be unable to participate in baseball due to limited financial resources.
- Grants may support, but are not limited to, registration fees, tournament fees, uniforms, equipment & clinics.
Grant Funds
Application Deadlines
Four grant cycles per year. Grant cycle deadlines listed below:
- February 1 - 15
- March 1 - 15
- April 1 - 15
- May 1 - 15
Youth Softball
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For individual players 18 and under in a local Saline County league who might otherwise be unable to participate in softball due to limited financial resources.
- Grants may support, but are not limited to, registration fees, uniforms & equipment.
- Applicants must qualify for free or reduced school lunches
Grant Funds
Application Deadlines
Four grant cycles per year. Deadlines of each grant cycle is listed below:
- February 1 - 15
- March 1 - 15
- April 1 - 15
- May 1 - 15
Medical
- Fund to assist individuals and families with expenses related to the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, bone marrow transplant and/or stem cell transplant
- Must live within a 25 mile radius of Salina County
Grant Funds
Application Deadlines
Applications excepted all year.
Need Application Assistance?
- For FAQs, a glossary, reporting information, sample budgets, technical support, and more, check out our Grant Support Center (PDF).
- To learn how to create accounts, log in, recover passwords, apply, and access your applicant dashboard, view our Step-By-Step Guide (PDF)
- We also have video tutorials to guide you through:
- Creating an Account
- Completing the Budget Form
