Growing Greenwood Fund
The Growing Greenwood Fund supports innovative, project-based initiatives in health, education, recreation, social service, and culture that improve quality of life in Greenwood County.
Funder: Emporia Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Growing Greenwood Fund application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No specified minimum or maximum; awards are typically modest and project-based.
Summary: Supports innovative projects in Greenwood County that improve quality of life through health, education, recreation, social service, and cultural initiatives.
Key Information: Operational expenses (e.g., salaries, rent, utilities) are not eligible for funding.
Description
The Growing Greenwood Fund (GGF), administered by the Emporia Community Foundation, provides financial support to projects and activities that enhance the quality of life for citizens within the Greenwood County service area. The fund targets innovative and creative initiatives in health, social service, education, recreation, and cultural affairs, with a strong emphasis on community development and responsiveness to evolving community needs. GGF encourages proposals from a diverse range of nonprofit organizations and projects that demonstrate clear community benefit.
