SVCF Competitive Grants

Greater Salina Community Foundation
The Foundation achieves its mission by:

• Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desiresIncreasing the capacity of nonprofit organizations to fulfill their individual missions
• Facilitating prudent management and care of funds
• Promoting community philanthropy through education
• Providing affiliate services to neighboring communities
• Meeting needs through grants, scholarships, and pass-through funds
• Solomon Valley Community Foundation

Through our grant-making efforts, Solomon Valley Community Foundation supports area nonprofits in their mission to create positive change. From funding essential programs to supporting new initiatives, we're committed to strengthening our communities and helping local organizations thrive.
Solomon Valley Community Foundation's bi-annual grants are available to all nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions, and churches located within Mitchell County. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process.
Funding Sources
Funding is made possible by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund and the SVCF Community Impact Fund.
The Hansen Foundation has partnered with community foundations throughout the Northwest Kansas region to help improve the quality of life for communities in the region. As a result, SVCF is allocated funding from the Hansen Foundation to help support grant-making within Mitchell County. This funding can be used to support projects or programs that address the following:
Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and workforce capability.
Health Care: Ensures access to quality health services and promotes healthy life practices.
Community Social Services & Security: Enhances access to social services needed for individuals of special needs and supports systems to provide community disaster relief and general community emergencies.
Arts & Culture: Provides cultural and artistic opportunities to enhance the quality of life for local residents and to encourage tourism and the exchange of ideas.
Community Beautification: Supports efforts to improve and maintain public spaces to enhance community pride and encourage socialization among residents.

Ineligibility

Grants shall not be used to reduce or replace regular budgetary needs for programs or projects that are tax-supported. Grants are not awarded for endowment or operational expenses.