CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Grant

CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: The grants committee will consider requests for endowment funds, but it is unlikely to receive funding unless it supports a specific initiative. CFCC: The Leonard & Dorothy Swenson Fund Supports the most pressing needs of the people of Cloud County with special consideration given to organizations, programs, or projects that address food insecurity, hunger and food assistance. Grants are typically restricted to the geographic areas served by the community foundation. What type of support is funded? Projects or programs that serve the community and/or advance the mission of the organizationSeed money to establish or initiate a new project, program, or organization, including operating expensesCapacity building or activities that strengthen an organization to increase its ability to fulfill its mission, including technology & equipment, professional development & training, additional staff to implement a new program, etc.Capital improvements including new construction or renovation of a facilityEndowment funds to provide permanent and long-term support for an organization or program

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationsEducationGovernmentReligiousIndividuals 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

Ineligibility

Incomplete, incorrect or late applicationsPolitical projects of any kindOrganizations or projects that practice discrimination of any kindOperating deficits or retirement of debt (if the project has already happened or been paid for, this is considered funding debt).