Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment- Project Grant Program

Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment- Project Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment Fund, initiated by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, offers project grants to non-profits serving Phillips County, Kansas. With a matching initiative up to $50,000, funds support projects in public space, healthcare, education, public health and safety, and other quality of life enhancements. Applications are accepted monthly, with a focus on community benefit and sustainability. Non-profits and governmental entities are eligible, while grants are not awarded to individuals or businesses.

Overview

Phillips County Unrestricted Endowment Fund 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. Project Grants Purpose: To provide project funding to eligible non-profits in Phillips County. Areas of Interest: 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.