Chase County Community Fund
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Chase County Community Fund supports organizations’ creative projects in health, social service, education, recreation, and cultural affairs to sustain 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 projects in health, social service, education, recreation, and cultural affairs benefiting Chase County, Kansas residents.
Key Information: Preference is given 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 sustain quality of life for all residents of Chase County, Kansas. Its priorities encompass health, social service, education, recreation, and cultural affairs, with an emphasis on responding to changing community needs rather than concentrating on a single field.
The foundation’s grant committees include both board members and community members, bringing local participation into grant oversight. Committee membership changes periodically to encourage new ideas. Committees assess community needs and seek input where appropriate, connecting support for creative projects with the fund’s broader purpose of sustaining quality of life throughout Chase County.
