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Community Foundation Accepting Fall Grant Applications

Smoky Valley Community Foundation accepting grant applications

LINDSBORG, Kan.— The Smoky Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are now open and are due Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

This year, over $30,000 is available for charitable community improvement projects within the Smoky Valley area, which covers northern McPherson County and southern Saline County. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Projects that address the present and future needs of the community.
  • Projects that promote and encourage healthy lifestyles.
  • Projects that support the work of the local community in enhancing, strengthening and promoting the heritage of the Smoky Valley area.

Funding for the fall grant cycle is provided by the Heritage Fund, Smoky Valley Enhancement Fund, Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Smoky Valley, and Healthy Living Fund

Grants will be awarded through a competitive application process and requests up to $3,000 will be considered. Nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on October 15. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at http://smokyvalleycf.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/.

Lindsborg Community Hospital

Funding supports the Stepping On program that focuses on fall prevention including balance and strength training. Adjustable ankle weights were purchased for participants to wear and take home to continue the activities. "I have benefited greatly from the program and will continue to benefit from the lesson material and exercises," said program participant.

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Smoky Valley Community Foundation announces fall grant recipients

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Match Event!

Thanks to a Patterson Family Foundation match, along with SVCF funds, contributions up to $5,000 made to your endowed fund during the MATCH time period will be doubled! Our MATCH runs from the Lindsborg Holiday Open House (November 9, 2024) through Giving Tuesday (December 3, 2024).

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