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Heartland Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications – March 15-May 15

HAYS, Kan.— The Heartland Community Foundation, dedicated to supporting Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, is excited to announce the opening of its spring grant cycle. As of March 15, applications can be submitted online until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Approximately $150,000 in funding is available in this grant cycle.

This grant cycle aims to support local initiatives that fulfill one or more of the following goals:

  • Directly benefiting communities in Ellis, Rooks, or Trego counties.
  • Enhancing the quality of life for individuals and expanding the capacity or outreach of applying organizations through programs, projects, or capital improvements.
  • Providing seed funding to kickstart new projects, programs, or organizations that will serve the community.

Funding is made possible by the Legacy Funds of Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, along with contributions from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, the Heartland Healthy Living Fund, Heartland Area Action Fund, Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Heartland Community, and the Stockton Community Fund.

Eligible projects must be based in Ellis, Rooks, or Trego counties and will undergo a competitive evaluation process. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and churches are all encouraged to apply. All applications must be submitted online by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on May 15. Detailed funding criteria and the application form can be found at https://heartlandcommunityfoundation.org/grants/

For further inquiries, please reach out to Sarah Meitner, executive director, at 785-621-4090, Savannah Downing, Trego County Development Director, at 785-743-3270, or Deanna Hammerschmidt, Rooks County Development Director at 785-688-5098. To learn more about the Heartland Community Foundation, make a donation to one of our managed funds, or apply for a grant, please visit www.heartlandcommunityfoundation.org. You can easily make a charitable gift by clicking the GIVE ONLINE button. Stay updated on our latest news, grantee stories, and featured funds by following us on Facebook at @HeartlandCF.

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