Harper County Community Foundation Community Project Grants (Landfill Revenue & County Commissioners Funds)

Harper County Community Foundation Community Project Grants

Funder: Harper County Community Foundation
Website: harpercofoundation.org
Contact: Michelle Fahring, Assistant to the Foundation

Phone: 620-840-1153 (cell)

Email: harpercofoundation@gmail.com

Mailing Address: Harper County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 5, Anthony, Kansas 67003

Funding Source

Funded by Waste Connection Landfill Revenues and Harper County Board of Commissioners annual commitment of approximately $200,000 per year.

Mission & Focus Areas

HCCF's mission is focused on:
• Education
• Human needs
• Health care
• Community improvement
• Rural development

Geographic Scope

Harper County, Kansas - all projects must benefit Harper County citizens and organizations.

Eligibility

• Eligible: Not-for-profit organizations and associations
• Not Eligible: Individuals

Funding Types

Applicants may seek:
• Full funding
• Partial funding
• Matching funding

Grant Deadlines

Two rounds per year:
• May 1 (Spring round)
• October 1 (Fall round)

Next upcoming deadline: October 1, 2026

Award Notification

Awards are announced within 45 days of the deadline.

Requirements for Grant Recipients

• 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

Historical Award Information

• 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

Application Materials

Forms and guidelines available:
• 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