Chase County Community Fund
Forecasted
Chase County Community Fund supports nonprofits’ innovative projects in health, social services, education, recreation, and culture to improve quality of life for Chase County, Kansas residents.
Funder: Emporia Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline) | September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants generally do not exceed $5,000
Summary: Supports innovative nonprofit projects in health, social service, education, recreation, and culture that benefit Chase County, Kansas residents.
Key Information: Preference goes to grants not directly tax-supported or agencies without taxing authority.
Description
The Chase County Community Fund, administered by the Emporia Community Foundation, supports innovative and creative projects and programs that improve and perpetuate quality of life for all residents of Chase County, Kansas. Its priorities include health, social service, education, recreation, and cultural affairs, with an emphasis on responding to changing community needs.
Community perspectives inform grantmaking. The foundation’s grant committees include both board members and community members, who assess local needs and seek input where appropriate. Committee membership changes periodically to encourage new ideas while maintaining the fund’s focus on projects and programs that benefit county residents.
