Kansas American Tooling Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $750
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Candidates must intend to work in the plastics industry as a production worker, machinist or toolmaker, engineer or technologist/technician, business manager, or teach of metalworking tradesman.
Overview
The Kansas American Tooling Scholarship, established by the McPherson County Community Foundation in memory of Kenton Gearhart, offers a $750 scholarship to candidates from McPherson County, Kansas. Eligible applicants must pursue a career in the plastics industry, including roles as production workers, machinists, engineers, or educators in metalworking trades. This scholarship aims to support local talent and foster growth in key industrial sectors.
About MCCF
The McPherson County Community Foundation serves the common good for its residents, building strong communities by engaging people in philanthropy and developing a permanent endowment to provide resources, now and for generations to come.
Grants may benefit youth, education, arts and culture, human services, health care, or other charitable purposes as designated by donors.
The Kansas American Tooling Scholarship, in memory of Kenton Gearhart, was established for candidates living in McPherson County, Kansas. One (1) $750 scholarship will be awarded.
Eligibility
Candidates must intend to work in the plastics industry as a production worker, machinist or toolmaker, engineer or technologist/technician, business manager, or teach of metalworking tradesman.
What McPherson County Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 110
- Total given
- $4.13M
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $5,244–$352K
- By dollars: Kansas 66%, Texas 11%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: McPherson, KS; Lindsborg, KS; Moundridge, KS.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 51% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Education
- Workforce development
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