[Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation](https://www.gnwkcf.org)

April 30, 2026

Award size not specified; project budgets required; projects must be completed within one year.

Supports projects benefiting Thomas County, Kansas, administered via the GNWKCF online portal.

Deadline is typically the last day of the month; confirm in the portal before applying.

--- ## Description The Dane G Hansen Community Grant for Thomas County provides funding for projects that directly benefit Thomas County, Kansas. Administered by the Thomas County Community Foundation through the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF), this grant aims to strengthen the local community by supporting a broad range of initiatives that serve county residents. The application process is fully online and includes an eligibility quiz to determine access to available grants. Funded projects must be completed within one year, and recipients are required to submit a final report with documentation and photos. The program emphasizes local impact, project accountability, and community engagement. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: General GNWKCF submission deadline (most GNWKCF grants, including this one, are due at the end of the month; verify the specific due date in the grant portal). --- ## Funding Amount - Award size is not specified in public materials; applicants must submit a detailed project budget using the GNWKCF template. - Projects must be completed within one year of grant approval. - Multi-year projects are considered only with prior approval from GNWKCF staff. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status - Educational, governmental, or religious institutions - Ineligible entities: - Individuals - Businesses - Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status - Projects must serve Thomas County and its residents. --- ## Application Process - **Create an Account:** Register your organization in the [GNWKCF grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=greaternwkansas). - **Eligibility Quiz:** Complete the quiz to determine eligible grant opportunities. - **Apply Online:** Eligible grants, including this one, will appear for qualified applicants. Submit your application through the portal. - **Required Documentation:** - Board member list - Recent financial statement (income statement, balance sheet, or annual budget) - Project budget (using [GNWKCF’s template](https://gnwkcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Budget-Spreadsheet_2025_FINAL.pdf)) - IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (for nonprofits) - Letters of support (optional but encouraged; up to three allowed) - **Submit Application:** Complete all required fields and upload documents as a single file per upload area. - **Reporting:** Awardees must submit a final report (with receipts and photos) within 30 days of project completion through the portal. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must be completed within one year of grant approval. - Any unused grant funds must be refunded to GNWKCF with the project name noted. - Final reports and media uploads require consent for use in GNWKCF promotional materials. - If you do not see the application you expect after the eligibility quiz, contact GNWKCF immediately. --- ## External Links - [GNWKCF Grants Page](https://gnwkcf.org/grants/) - [Thomas County Grant Information](https://gnwkcf.org/grant/dane-g-hansen-community-grant-for-thomas-county/) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=greaternwkansas) - [Application Instructions (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/646b6d29fcf507dcf9a7ccd8/646b6d29fcf507dcf9a7cd0b_Applicant%20Submission%20Process.pdf) - [Budget Template (PDF)](https://gnwkcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Budget-Spreadsheet_2025_FINAL.pdf) - [Photo Consent Agreement](https://gnwkcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PhotoConsent-Agreement-Language-for-Foundant.pdf) - [Contact Form](https://gnwkcf.org/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@gnwkcf.org](mailto:grants@gnwkcf.org) | | Phone | 785-734-2406 | | Online Contact | [Contact Form](https://gnwkcf.org/contact-us) | | Address | 103 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 593, Bird City, KS 67731 | ---

Dane G Hansen Community Grant for Thomas County

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