Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment Fund – Fundraising Event Matching Grant

The Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment Fund offers a matching grant to support fundraising events for non-profits serving Phillips County, Kansas. Eligible projects include enhancements to public spaces, health care initiatives, educational programs, and efforts to improve public health and safety. Grants are available monthly, promoting collaboration and growth within the community.

The Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment Fund was established through a matching initiative provided by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Incoming donations into this endowment fund are eligible for a $1 for $1 match up to $50,000 during the month designated as Match Your Money Month by Phillips County Community Foundation through 2021. Only investment earnings on the principal balance of the Fund is available for grants.
Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment Fund grants are to help benefit Phillips County Kansas as a whole, as well as the communities and school districts within. Applications are accepted monthly and are due by the end of day on the first day of each month.
Purpose: To provide matching funds to a Phillips County non-profit for an eligible fundraising event
Areas of Interest: Projects that involve the following
Public Space: to enhance, renovate or upgrade a public space, park, or recreation areaHealth Care: to promote a healthcare initiative for a specified group or all County residentsEducation: to promote a non-traditional education initiativePublic Health and Safety: to promote an effort to improve public health or safety and security for a specified group or for all residentsOpen Category: to promote a project designed to enhance the quality of life or address an issue of concern not covered in another category

Eligibility

Applicants must serve the geographic area of Phillips 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.