DCCF Community Grants

The DCCF Community Grants program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Douglas County, Kansas, by funding diverse local projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and community development. The program prioritizes clear project descriptions and sustainability, welcoming proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local governments. Notably, it does not support multi-year funding or general operating expenses, ensuring that grants are targeted and impactful.

Our Community Grants support a wide range of local projects in the areas of arts and culture, animal welfare, children and youth, community development, education, environment, health, housing and human services.
Community Grant Guidelines
The goal of the DCCF Community Grants program is to improve the lives of Douglas County, Kansas residents.

• Arts and Culture
• Animals
• Children and Youth
• Community Development
• Education
• Environment
• Health
• Housing
• Human Services
• DCCF is more likely to fund requests that:
• Are clearly and concisely described Are based on complete and clear income and expense projections
• Do not require recurring DCCF funding for the same project or purpose
• Reasonably ensure continued support after foundation funding is no longer available
• Are one-time requests or reasonably ensure sustainability after DCCF funding is used.

NOTE: Applications may be submitted until 5:00 p.m.on the due date. We strongly recommend that you submit your application before the due date.

Eligibility

Proposal must come from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tribal entity or local government.
Proposal must be for work that benefits residents of Douglas County, Kansas.
Organization must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national origin.

Ineligibility

Generally, grants are not awarded for:

• Multi-year requests
• General operating expenses
• Purchase of tickets or tables at special events, memberships, or advertising
• Individuals
• Annual campaigns
• Endowment funds
• Event sponsorships
• Fundraising events
• Religious purposes
• Lobbying or political activities prohibited by the IRS
• Debt retirement