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

Typical maximum grant is $10,000 per project; total funding varies by cycle.

Supports McPherson County nonprofits with grants for programs, equipment, and capital needs across community-focused areas.

--- ## Description The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) General Grant Application is the primary funding program for nonprofits serving McPherson County, Kansas. This grant supports a wide range of projects and organizational needs, including program and project support, equipment or technology purchases, and capital improvements to physical structures. The Foundation prioritizes projects that align with its focus areas: arts, basic human needs and disaster relief, children and youth, community development and leadership, conservation and beautification, education, support for the elderly, and health care and mental health. Applicants may request funding for new initiatives, capacity building, operating support, or capital campaigns. The review committee evaluates proposals based on potential community impact, collaboration, board and volunteer engagement, fiscal responsibility, the potential for matching funds, and the applicant’s ability to sustain the project after the grant period. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Soft deadline for MCCF General Grant Application - May 20, 2026: Submission deadline for May review (2nd-to-last Wednesday) - July 15, 2026: Soft deadline for MCCF General Grant Application - July 22, 2026: Submission deadline for July review (2nd-to-last Wednesday) - September 15, 2026: Soft deadline for MCCF General Grant Application - September 23, 2026: Submission deadline for September review (2nd-to-last Wednesday) - November 15, 2026: Soft deadline for MCCF General Grant Application - November 18, 2026: Submission deadline for November review (2nd-to-last Wednesday) - January 15, 2027: Soft deadline for MCCF General Grant Application (next occurrence) - January 20, 2027: Submission deadline for January review (2nd-to-last Wednesday) - March 15, 2027: Soft deadline for MCCF General Grant Application (next occurrence) - March 24, 2027: Submission deadline for March review (2nd-to-last Wednesday) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical maximum grant size: **$10,000** per project, especially for capital campaigns. - Actual award amounts may vary depending on project scope and available funds. - Multiple grants are awarded each cycle; total funding released per cycle varies (e.g., $33,000 awarded in April 2026). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations whose programs **benefit residents of McPherson County, Kansas**. - Projects must align with at least one MCCF focus area: - Arts - Basic human needs and disaster relief - Children and youth - Community development and leadership - Conservation, preservation, and beautification - Education - The elderly - Health care and mental health - MCCF does **not** fund: - Individuals (see separate scholarship programs) - Annual appeals or membership drives - Travel for individuals or groups - Lobbying or political purposes - Organizations practicing discrimination - Operating deficits or debt retirement --- ## Application Process - **Applications are submitted via the MCCF online grant portal:** [MCCF Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mccf) - Applicants must create or log in to an account. - Select "MCCF General Grant Application" in the portal. - Prepare required documents (project budget, funding breakdown, etc.): - [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) - [Grant Glossary of Terms (PDF)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grant-Glossary-of-Terms.pdf) - Submit by the relevant soft deadline (15th of Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov) or by the 2nd-to-last Wednesday of the review month for that cycle. - Applications undergo a preliminary staff review for eligibility and completeness. - The Grants Committee (volunteers) reviews eligible applications and makes recommendations to the MCCF Board. - Applicants are notified of decisions and, if funded, must sign a grant agreement. - **Reporting:** A final narrative and fiscal report is required upon project completion or within one year for ongoing projects (submitted via the portal). --- ## Additional Information - Grant recipients are required to acknowledge MCCF support in publicity materials. - The grant cycle resets annually on July 1. - The Foundation may close applications temporarily in mid-May for system updates. - Organizations in Lindsborg should also review opportunities from the [Smoky Valley Community Foundation](http://smokyvalleycf.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/). --- ## External Links - [MCCF General Grants Page](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/grants/) - [MCCF Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mccf) - [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) - [Grant Glossary of Terms (PDF)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grant-Glossary-of-Terms.pdf) - [MCCF Press Room (for publicity requirements)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/press-room/) - [Smoky Valley Community Foundation Grants](http://smokyvalleycf.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |--------------------|---------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MCCF Main Office | info@mcphersonfoundation.org | 620-245-9070 | [Contact MCCF](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/contact/) | | Betsy Davis, Director of Community Services | betsy@mcphersonfoundation.org | | |

MCCF General Grant Application

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