Grants & Scholarships

Grants & Scholarships

GO TO the Annual Awards Banquet Tab to see the list of Scholarship and Grant Recipients.

The Community Foundation distributed nearly $19,000 in grants and scholarships on May 15th. Since July of 2009 the Community Foundation has distributed nearly $50,000 - Now that is community impact!

Competitive Open Grant Process Guidelines

The community foundation conducts one open competitive grant cycle each year.

The Grant Cycle will open March 1, 2010.
The deadline for applications is April 9, 2010 unless specifically noted on.
Awards are anticipated to be announced on April 30, 2010.

Applications are accepted for a wide variety of programs and projects that
improve the quality of life throughout Butler County, Kansas.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FILL OUT APPLICATIONS ON LINE AND PRINT THEM, BUT UNABLE TO SAVE THE FINAL APPLICATION. WE SUGGEST YOU FIRST PRINT OFF THE APPLICATION AND DO YOUR WORK OFF LINE BEFORE RETURNING TO COMPLETE THE FINAL DOCUMENT. ONCE COMPLETED AND PRINTED OFF; SIGNATURES AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE PACKAGED FOR FINAL SUBMISSION VIA US MAIL OR DROPPING OFF AT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFICE.

Grant Giving Guidelines

Applying for a Competitive Grant

The community foundation supports activities in the following general areas:

         * Arts and Culture
         * Community Preservation and Revitalization
         * Health and Human Services
         * Animal Welfare

To apply for grants within one of these four categories CLICK HERE for a copy of the application.

Applying for a Scholarship

The foundation additionally supports activities in the following scholarships:

Scholarships - Clifford and Rubye Angleton Scholarship CLICK HERE
                                    Gary McEachern Memorial Scholarship CLICK HERE
                                    Chelsea Gerbitz Memorial Scholarship CLICK HERE
                                             (please note deadline for Gerbitz is March 31, 2010)

Each scholarship has its own guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Detail provided within their application.

The Community Foundation also has 3 other Scholarship Funds at Remington USD 206. CLICK HERE to be taken to USD 206 website for further information. Please note, deadline dates may differ per application.

                                    Edna & Mae Mertz Scholarship
                                    Larry Brown Scholarship
                                    Pat Halabi Scholarship

Resources

General Competitive Grants

Multiple grants range from $150 to $300

Scholarships

      Angleton Scholarship, multiple awards, average $2,000 a year
      McEachern Scholarship one $300 annually
      Gerbitz Scholarship, multiple awards, average $250 semester

Eligibility for General Grant Areas

* Proposal must come from a 501 (c) (3) or other qualified charitable entity.
* Proposal must be for work that primarily benefits residents of Butler County, KS.
* Organization must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national
origin.

Grantmaking Criteria

Favored projects are those that:

* Provide a substantial benefit.
* Are based on meaningful, specific outcomes.
* Build self-sufficiency and help attract additional funds and resources for participants or organization.
* Assist or promote collaboration among nonprofits, so as not to duplicate other efforts.

In addition, the foundation is more likely to fund projects that:

* Are clearly and concisely described.
* Are based on complete and clear income and expense projections.
* Do not require recurring funding.
* Reasonably ensure continued support after foundation funding is no longer available.
* Are proposed by organizations that demonstrate sound financial practices and strong staff and volunteer support.

Limitations on Grantmaking

Generally, grants are not awarded for:

*         Individuals
*         Tickets or tables at special events, memberships, or advertising
*         Annual campaigns
*         Endowment funds
*         Religious purposes
*         Lobbying or political activities
*         Debt retirement

Submission

Competitive Grant Applications are due April 9, 2010. A postmark of April 9th will be acceptable. Drop off at Community Foundation office must be before 5 pm on April 9th. Earlier submissions are encouraged.

Mailing Address: Community Foundation of Greater Butler County, PO Box 851, Andover, KS 67002
Drop Off Location: 550 N 159th Street E, Suite 215, Wichita, KS 67230 (corner of Central and 159th - Kanza Office Park Bldg)

Applications received after the submission date, will not be review or considered.

Evaluation (for grant recipients only)

At the end of the grant period, awardees are required to complete a short report form and attach a financial statement detailing how funds were used. This document will be providing to those that are award recipients. This is a great way for us to highlight how the donor dollars that are supporting your grant helped to make a community impact.