Western Kansas Community Foundation (WKCF) awarded 28 area nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $90,446.50 from the Community Betterment Fund, the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, and various Field of Interest and Unrestricted funds for its July grant cycle.
The July grant cycle is the mid-year grant cycle offered by WKCF each year. The other WKCF grant cycles have application deadlines of March 1st and November 1st. Additionally, the WKCF awards Urgent Needs requests throughout the year.
The second grant cycle of the year was not short of opportunities for the Foundation to continue its mission to enhance the quality of life in Southwest Kansas.
A diverse range of community projects and nonprofit initiatives requested funding from across the region.
“From childcare programs and health services to arts and cultural endeavors, the grants awarded reflect WKCF’s commitment to fostering growth and addressing the unique needs of Western Kansas,” Stacie Hahn, Program & Marketing Director for the WKCF, says of the grants. “By empowering local organizations, WKCF is helping to build a stronger, more vibrant community, ensuring that residents have access to essential resources and opportunities.”
During the July grant cycle, twenty-eight Community Grants were awarded totaling $90,446.50. The awards are:
1. American Red Cross “Alleviating Suffering in the Face of Emergencies” – $5,000
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fi. Ke. Counties “One-to-One Mentoring” – $2,500
3. Chains Break “Tattoo Removal Equipment Costs” – $8,000
4. Cimarron City Library “Digital Library” – $2,500
5. Core Community Meade County “Core Community Meade County” – $1,000
6. Core Community Ulysses “Core Community Ulysses” – $1,000
7. FI. Co. Historical Society “2024-25 History Presentation & Reenactments” – $2,904
8. Garden City Family YMCA “Handicapped Accessible Pool Equipment” – $4,100
9. Grow & Learn Childcare Center “Growing our Childcare Impact” – $11,800
10. Haskell Township Library “Book Additions and Upgrades” – $1,250
11. Kanza Society “Garden City Studios Digital Upgrade & Refurbishment” – $5,000
12. Lakin Community Empowerment “Pickleball Courts” – $5,000
13. Meade County Community Foundation “MCCF Fundraiser Fun Day” – $400
14. Meade County Recreation “Homerun” – $3,000
15. Miles of Smiles “Essential Operating Expenses” – $2,075
16. Russell Child Development Center “Early Intervention Hearing Equipment” – $3,850
17. Satanta Area Arts Council “Kids College” – $1,500
18. Satanta Community Foundation “Satanta Mural Project” – $2,500
19. Satanta Recreation Commission “Spectator Seating” – $2,500
20. Scott County Historical Society “Project Plesiosaur Fossil Preparation” – $3,000
21. Smoky Hills Public TV “Growing Together – Pilot Series” – $2,400
22. Stanton County Public Library “Spanish Book Collection Development” – $2,500
23. Stepping Stone Shelter “Stepping Stone Shelter” – $6,000
24. United School Administrators Foundation “Western KS Career Showcases” – $3,000
25. USD #102 Preschool “Name Stamps” – $481.50
26. Valley Hope Association “Valley Hope KS Patient Essentials” – $2,000
27. Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center “Garden city Wellness Center” – $4,000
28. Wichita County Parks & Rec “Tennis Court & Pickleball Revitalization” – $1,186
Community Grants Total: $90,446.50
Staff of Western Kansas Community Foundation always welcomes visiting with donors or those interested in contributing to the unrestricted funds to help provide grants to more community projects and programs.
The next grant deadline is November 1. To learn more about the application process and grant guidelines visit the WKCF website at www.wkcf.org, call at 620-271-9484 or stop by the office at 402 N. Main Street in downtown Garden City.
