Best Mitchell County Grants for Nonprofits in Kansas

About Us

Mission

The mission of CKCF is Building Stronger Communities Through Charitable Giving. Located in Newton, CKCF is a host foundation to 18 affiliates in the central Kansas region, supporting rural philanthropy.

History

The CKCF based in Newton, Kansas is thriving as a viable community foundation serving Newton while also being host to numerous affiliate community foundations throughout central Kansas. The Central Kansas Community Foundation was originally founded in 1994. Following a stable history serving a tri-county area the foundation merged in 2009 with the well-established Greater Newton Community Foundation. Today, the CKCF continues to demonstrate a commitment to strengthening communities across the entire Central Kansas region.

USD 484 Fredonia Schools Grant

As the Fredonia Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, works to increase awareness in the community of our mission, we hope to continue our partnership with the staff of USD 484. We know that in a time of conservative spending, teachers may have classroom needs and/or opportunities that are outside of your annual classroom budget. We are dedicating $5,000 to these grants.

Proposals may be written for classroom materials, special project/programs, or field trips. Think creatively and consider working collaboratively with your team.

The Fredonia Area Community Foundation is here to support educators, and we appreciate the continued good work they are doing for the students of USD 484.

FUNDING REQUESTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED $1,000

Greater Salina Community Foundation

Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs. The Foundation achieves its mission by:

• Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires
• Increasing the capacity of nonprofit organizations to fulfill their individual missions
• Facilitating prudent management and care of funds
• Promoting community philanthropy through education
• Providing affiliate services to neighboring communities
• Meeting needs through grants, scholarships, and pass-through funds

Solomon Valley Community Foundation

Through our grant-making efforts, Solomon Valley Community Foundation supports area nonprofits in their mission to create positive change. From funding essential programs to supporting new initiatives, we're committed to strengthening our communities and helping local organizations thrive. Together, we can make a lasting change.

New Endowment Match Incentive

Starting in 2025, SVCF will offer a new match opportunity to help donors create new endowed field of interest, donor-advised, designated, and organization funds.

​SVCF will have $20,000 in matching grants available per year through 2027. The grants will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• 1:1 match, up to $2,000 for donors' gift(s) to establish a NEW endowed field of interest, designated, organization, or donor-advised fund. Maximum match of $2,000 per fund.
• Donors must agree to reach the $10,000 fund minimum within 3 additional years.
• 1:2 match for donors' gift(s) to an existing endowed field of interest, organization, or designated fund held within SVCF that is not yet at the fund minimum. Maximum of $1,00 per fund.​
• Gifts to existing donor-advised funds or any scholarship funds do not qualify.
• A fund is eligible for only ONE match during the three-year program.