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

Typical maximum grant is $10,000 per project; awards may be smaller and support various project types.

Supports nonprofit projects that benefit the Moundridge community in areas such as arts, health, education, and community development.

--- ## Description The Moundridge Grant Application, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that directly benefit the Moundridge community. Eligible projects span a wide array of focus areas, including arts, basic human needs, disaster relief, youth and children, community development, conservation, education, elderly care, and health. Funding may support program activities, equipment, technology, capital improvements, and organizational capacity building. The grant aims to foster local impact, collaboration, and sustainability within Moundridge. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Soft deadline for Moundridge Grant Application - May 20, 2026: Submission cutoff for May review round - July 15, 2026: Soft deadline for Moundridge Grant Application - July 22, 2026: Submission cutoff for July review round - September 15, 2026: Soft deadline for Moundridge Grant Application - September 23, 2026: Submission cutoff for September review round - November 15, 2026: Soft deadline for Moundridge Grant Application - November 18, 2026: Submission cutoff for November review round - January 15, 2027: Soft deadline for Moundridge Grant Application (next occurrence) - January 20, 2027: Submission cutoff for January review round - March 15, 2027: Soft deadline for Moundridge Grant Application (next occurrence) - March 24, 2027: Submission cutoff for March review round --- ## Funding Amount - Typical maximum grant size is **$10,000** per project, especially for capital campaigns. - Awards may be smaller and are available for project support, operating costs, seed funding, capacity building, and capital improvements. - Grants are generally for one year; reporting is required upon project completion or within one year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **nonprofit organizations**; grants are not made to individuals. - Projects must demonstrate direct benefit to the residents of Moundridge. - Eligible project types include: - Program or service delivery - Equipment or technology purchases - Capital improvements (construction/renovation) - Operating or general support - Seed money for new initiatives - Capacity building (training, planning, facility upgrades) - Ineligible requests include: - Grants to individuals (except scholarships, which are handled separately) - Annual appeals or membership drives - Travel for individuals or groups - Political or lobbying activities - Organizations practicing discrimination - Retirement of debt or operating deficits --- ## Application Process - **Applications are submitted online** via the [MCCF grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mccf). - Create an account or log in to access the application. - Select "Moundridge Grant Application" from the available programs. - Prepare required information and documents, such as: - Project description and budget ([Sample Project Budget](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Budget.xlsx)) - Funding breakdown ([Sample Project Funding Breakdown](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Funding.xlsx)) - Reference the [Grant Glossary of Terms](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grant-Glossary-of-Terms.pdf) - Submit by the soft deadline (15th of the month) or by the 2nd-to-last Wednesday for review in the current cycle. - Applications undergo preliminary staff review, then are evaluated by a volunteer Grants Committee and the MCCF Board. - Awardees receive a grant agreement and are required to submit a final narrative and fiscal report upon project completion or within one year. --- ## Additional Information - Grant cycles reset every year on July 1. - All funded projects must acknowledge MCCF support in publicity materials. - For help with publicity, see the [MCCF press room](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/press-room/). --- ## External Links - [Moundridge Grant Application Program Page](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/grants/) - [MCCF Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mccf) - [Sample Project Budget (XLSX)](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sample-Project-Budget.xlsx) - [Sample Project Funding Breakdown (XLSX)](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](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/press-room/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@mcphersonfoundation.org](mailto:info@mcphersonfoundation.org) | | Phone | 620-245-9070 | | Mailing Address | 1233 N. Main, PO Box 822, McPherson, KS 67460 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact MCCF](https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/contact/) | | Portal Support | Betsy Davis, Director of Community Services: [betsy@mcphersonfoundation.org](mailto:betsy@mcphersonfoundation.org) |

Moundridge Grant Application

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