[McPherson County Community Foundation](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org)

July 22, 2026 | September 23, 2026 | November 18, 2026 | January 20, 2027 | March 18, 2027

Typical grant award is less than $10,000; maximum for capital campaigns is $10,000; generally one-year duration.

Supports nonprofit projects in McPherson County addressing economic development, placemaking, leadership, community health, or child care.

--- ## Description The Mastermind McPherson County Grant, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), provides funding to nonprofit organizations in McPherson County, Kansas, for projects that directly address one of five key community priorities: economic development, placemaking, leadership, community health, and child care. Grants are available for a range of project types, including new programs, equipment purchases, and capital improvements, with the goal of enhancing the quality of life and community benefit in McPherson County. Funding can support project or program costs, operating expenses, seed money, capacity building, and capital campaigns. Applications are evaluated based on alignment with priorities, impact, collaboration, organizational capacity, fiscal responsibility, and potential to leverage other funding sources. --- ## Due Dates - July 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026 - November 18, 2026 - January 20, 2027 - March 18, 2027 Applications are reviewed on a bi-monthly cycle, with deadlines on the 2nd-to-last Wednesday of the review month. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards are less than $10,000. - Maximum award for capital campaigns is $10,000. - Funding is generally for projects to be completed within one year. - Awards may support project support, operating support, seed money, capacity building, or capital improvements. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving McPherson County, Kansas. - Projects must address at least one of the five Mastermind priorities: economic development, placemaking, leadership, community health, or child care. - Grants are not made to individuals. - MCCF does not ordinarily fund: - Annual appeals or membership drives - Travel for individuals or groups - Lobbying or political activities - Organizations that discriminate by race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin - Operating deficits or debt retirement - Educational scholarships for individuals are not included under this program (see separate scholarship opportunities). --- ## Application Process 1. **Access the Online Portal:** Log in or create an account at the [MCCF Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mccf). 2. **Select the Correct Application:** Choose "Mastermind McPherson County Grant Application" from available opportunities. 3. **Align with Priorities:** Clearly demonstrate how your project addresses one or more of the five Mastermind priorities. 4. **Prepare Required Materials:** - Review supporting documents such as the [Grant Glossary](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grant-Glossary-of-Terms.pdf), [Sample Project Budget](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Budget.xlsx), and [Sample Project Funding Breakdown](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Funding.xlsx). 5. **Submit by Deadline:** Ensure application is submitted by the 2nd-to-last Wednesday of the review month. 6. **Review Process:** - Preliminary review by MCCF staff for eligibility and completeness. - Review by Grants Committee and Board of Directors. - Notification of award decisions via email. 7. **Reporting:** - Submit a final narrative and fiscal report upon project completion or within one year for ongoing projects. - Agree to publicity requirements when publicizing the project. --- ## Additional Information - Projects are evaluated for impact, alignment with priorities, collaboration, board and community involvement, fiscal responsibility, and potential to leverage other funds. - Publicity about funded projects must acknowledge MCCF support; resources are available in the [MCCF press room](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/press-room/). - Applications are closed mid-May to July 1 annually for system updates. --- ## External Links - [Mastermind McPherson County Grant Program Page](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/grants/) - [MCCF Grant Portal (Apply)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mccf) - [Mastermind Priorities Overview](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/2024/08/mastermind-2024-hub/) - [Grant Glossary of Terms (PDF)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grant-Glossary-of-Terms.pdf) - [Sample Project Budget (Excel)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Budget.xlsx) - [Sample Project Funding Breakdown (Excel)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Funding.xlsx) - [MCCF Press Room](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/press-room/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Details | |-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | McPherson County Community Foundation | [info@mcphersonfoundation.org](mailto:info@mcphersonfoundation.org) | | Main Office | 1233 N. Main, PO Box 822, McPherson, KS 67460 | | Phone | 620-245-9070 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact MCCF](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/contact/) | ---

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