GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant

The GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant, established in 2016, aims to enhance community projects in Decatur County, Kansas. With over $280,000 raised, it supports initiatives in youth development, recreation, beautification, and community improvement. Grants are available for nonprofit organizations and institutions serving the area, ensuring that funds directly benefit local projects. This grant fosters collaboration and growth by leveraging community support and matching funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

Background
In November 2016, the GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund was established through utilizing a matching campaign initiative offered through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Incoming donations into this endowment fund were matched $1 for $1 up to $50,000. The Decatur County communities, alumni and friends, stepped up to the challenge and exceeded their portion of the incoming contributions by more than double; raising approximately $115,000 prior to adding in the Hansen’s $50,000 match.
In 2017, local support came through once again and the fund has since passed the $280,000 mark! As this endowment fund continues to grow, a percentage of the fund balance will be made available annually to benefit Decatur County through grants dollars to help support projects throughout the county and communities within.
Grant Criteria
Grant requests for program or projects to address any of the following areas:

• YouthRecreationBeautificationServiceCommunity ImprovementOther areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Eligibility

Applicants must serve the geographic area of Decatur County Kansas. Grants are made to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and Educational, Governmental, and Religious Institutions.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to individuals or businesses.Grants are not awarded for operating expenses.