Flint Hills Community Fund - Community & Rural Programs
Supports projects in the Flint Hills region of Kansas that advance community development, historic preservation, and conservation, with annual eligibility rotating by county.
Funder: Emporia Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full application; Chase County eligible)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant size not specified; awards are modest and distributed annually; total annual distributions vary.
Summary: Supports community and rural development, historic preservation, and conservation projects in a rotating eligible county within the Flint Hills region.
Key Information: 2026 applications are limited to projects serving Chase County.
Description
The Flint Hills Community Fund – Community & Rural Programs, administered by the Emporia Community Foundation, provides annual grants to support projects that enhance community and rural development, museums and historic preservation, and agriculture and conservation within the Flint Hills region of Kansas. Eligibility rotates by county each year, ensuring that different communities have access to funding on a recurring basis. The program is designed to address local needs, preserve heritage, and improve quality of life in the designated county for that cycle.
