How much funding does Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund provide?

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund provides Varies by cycle in funding.

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies by cycle

Deadline

May 1, 2026

24 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund

Funder: Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF)

Purpose: Offers financial support to qualifying and deserving projects and programs in Northwest Kansas.

Geographic Scope: Northwest Kansas, with emphasis on Norton County

Focus Areas: The fund supports a wide range of community needs including:

Infrastructure and facility improvements (windows, equipment, building upgrades)

Public safety and law enforcement (K-9 units, emergency equipment)

Education and youth programs

Senior services and health initiatives

Community beautification and parks

Nonprofit operations and programs

Emergency services (fire departments, rescue equipment)

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations registered in Norton County

Charitable projects and programs serving Norton County residents

Public agencies and school districts

Contact Information:

Phone: 785.874.5106

Email: foundation@nortonccf.org or bethany@nortonccf.org

Office: Suite 203, Heaton Building, 112 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS 67654

Website: www.nortonccf.org

Background: The Norton County Community Foundation was established in 1994 to support local charitable activities in Norton County through endowments. It is an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation.

Recent Award Examples:

$27,052.86 awarded in January (2020)

$20,000 awarded in June (2021)

$10,000 awarded across June-July (2022)

$7,753.29 awarded in January-February cycles

$5,000 awarded in July (2020)

$3,100 awarded in February (2020)

$1,700 awarded in December (2023)

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Timeline:

Deadline: Applications due the last day of each month to be considered for the next month's funding cycle (as of 2022)

Note: Earlier guidance indicated first day of month; verify current deadline with NCCF

How to Apply:
1. Access guidelines and application form at www.nortonccf.org
2. Complete the grant application with required information
3. Submit application by the deadline
4. Applications are reviewed by NCCF's Grant Advisory Committee
5. Awards are announced monthly following review

Required Materials:

Completed application form

Project description and justification

Budget information

Organization/project background

Explanation of community impact

Contact for Questions:

Bethany Shirk: 785.874.5106 or bethany@nortonccf.org

Tara Vance (Executive Director): 785.874.5106 or tara@nortonccf.org

Visit in person: Suite 203, Heaton Building, 112 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS 67654

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