Sadie Jones Fund
The Sadie Jones Fund supports vision, hearing, public health, and safety projects for children in Lyon and Chase counties, Kansas, through grants to individuals and organizations.
Funder: Emporia Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 3, 2026 | October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: No specified minimum or maximum; amounts and number of awards vary.
Summary: Supports vision, hearing, public health, and safety needs for children in Lyon and Chase counties, KS through individual and project-based grants.
Key Information: One application per organization per year; both individuals and organizations are eligible.
Description
The Sadie Jones Fund, administered by the Emporia Community Foundation, provides financial support to address the vision and hearing needs of individual children in Lyon and Chase counties, Kansas. The fund has expanded its mission to also support public health and safety projects that benefit children in these counties. Grants may be awarded directly to individuals (for vision/hearing needs) or to organizations undertaking relevant community projects. The fund aims to improve the well-being of local children through both direct assistance and support for broader health and safety initiatives.
