Growing Greenwood Fund
Forecasted
Growing Greenwood Fund supports nonprofit projects in education, health, development, recreation, and culture to meet changing community needs and improve quality of life in Greenwood County.
Funder: Emporia Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Operational expenses, including salaries, utilities, and rent, are not funded.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects improving quality of life for citizens in the Greenwood County service area.
Key Information: Preference is given to organizations not directly tax-supported by agencies with taxing authority.
Description
The Growing Greenwood Fund, administered by the Emporia Community Foundation, provides additional financial support for activities and projects that improve quality of life for citizens in the Greenwood County service area. Its scope includes education-related activities, community development, health care, economic development, recreation, and the work of nonprofit organizations.
The fund emphasizes innovative and creative projects and programs that respond to changing community needs in health, social services, education, recreation, and cultural affairs. This local focus reflects the foundation’s broader goal of being a responsive and proactive community partner addressing both existing and emerging issues.
