General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: 15-county service area in western Kansas

Background: Since its inception in 1996, the Western Kansas Community Foundation has granted millions to non-profit organizations with community-based programs within their service area.

Focus Areas:

• Arts
• Education
• Development
• Youth programs
• Abuse prevention
• Addressing immediate needs for families
• Other community-based programs

Key Information:

• Grants are made possible through funds created by generous contributors with a heart for western Kansas
• Each grant request is evaluated on its own merit based on the contents of the application
• The foundation supports three granting cycles per year
• Funding comes from unrestricted grant-making pool as well as endowed and non-endowed individual donor funds
• The foundation strives to expand services to address specific issues when consistent with their mission or the wishes of donors

Contact Information:

• Phone: (620) 271-9484
• Email: Available on website
• Address: 402 N. Main, Garden City, Kansas 67846
• Website: wkcf.org

Application Process

• Applicants should review Grant Guidelines before applying
• Submit a Grant Application through the foundation
• Options available for Deviation & Continuance Requests
• Final Reports required after receiving a grant

Note: Specific application details, required materials, submission format, and step-by-step instructions are referenced but not detailed on this page. Applicants should visit the Grant Guidelines and Grant Application pages for complete information.