Harper County Community Foundation Community Project Grants (Landfill Revenue & County Commissioners Funds)
Funding Amount
Approximately $95,000 - $100,000+ per round
Deadline
October 1, 2026
72 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Harper County Community Foundation Community Project Grants
Funder: Harper County Community Foundation
Website: harpercofoundation.org
Contact: Michelle Fahring, Assistant to the Foundation
Funding Source
Funded by Waste Connection Landfill Revenues and Harper County Board of Commissioners annual commitment of approximately $200,000 per year.- Education
- Human needs
- Health care
- Community improvement
- Rural development
Mission & Focus Areas
HCCF's mission is focused on:Geographic Scope
Harper County, Kansas - all projects must benefit Harper County citizens and organizations.- Eligible: Not-for-profit organizations and associations
- Not Eligible: Individuals
Eligibility
- Full funding
- Partial funding
- Matching funding
Funding Types
Applicants may seek:- May 1 (Spring round)
- October 1 (Fall round)
Grant Deadlines
Two rounds per year:Next upcoming deadline: October 1, 2026
Award Notification
Awards are announced within 45 days of the deadline.- Final report required within one year of grant award
- Progress reports required for ongoing projects
- Final Reports and Progress Reports must be submitted before any additional funds will be considered
Requirements for Grant Recipients
- May 2012 round: $97,537 awarded to 19 organizations
- October 2012 round: $92,671 awarded to 20 organizations
- May 2013 round: $95,000 awarded to 26 organizations (45 applications received, $415,428 requested)
- October 2013 round: $114,969 awarded to 19 organizations (25 applications received, $206,031 requested)
- May 2014 round: Over $100,000 available
Historical Award Information
- Online at www.harpercofoundation.org
- By written request to the Foundation
- By phone call to Michelle Fahring at 620-840-1153
- By email to harpercofoundation@gmail.com
Application Materials
Forms and guidelines available:How to Apply
Application Process
1. Obtain Application Materials
- Download from www.harpercofoundation.org
- OR request by mail to: Harper County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 5, Anthony, Kansas 67003
- OR call Michelle Fahring at 620-840-1153 (cell phone)
- OR email harpercofoundation@gmail.com
2. Complete Application
- Use the current year's revised application form
- Provide detailed project information
- Include budget details
- Specify funding amount needed (full, partial, or matching)
3. Submit Application
- Postmark by the deadline (May 1 or October 1)
- No late applications accepted
4. Evaluation & Award Notification
- Foundation evaluates all applications
- Awards announced within 45 days of deadline
- Announcement typically held at public Awards Presentation event
5. Post-Award Requirements
- Submit final report within one year of award
- Submit progress reports as required
- Complete all reporting before applying for additional grants
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