GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant is sponsored by Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation. This grant aims to enhance community projects in Decatur County, Kansas, supporting initiatives in youth development, recreation, beautification, and community improvement.

GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund – Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund GROW Decatur County Foundation Last day of every month, end of day. In November 2016, the GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund was established through utilizing a matching campaign initiative offered through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

Incoming donations into this endowment fund were matched $1 for $1 up to $50,000. The Decatur County communities, alumni and friends, stepped up to the challenge and exceeded their portion of the incoming contributions by more than double; raising approximately $115,000 prior to adding in the Hansen’s $50,000 match. In 2017, local support came through once again and the fund has since passed the $280,000 mark!

As this endowment fund continues to grow, a percentage of the fund balance will be made available annually to benefit Decatur County through grants dollars to help support projects throughout the county and communities within. The GROW Decatur County Foundation has funds available to approve grants up to $7,500.

Grant applications are due by the first day of each month and will continue until the funds are depleted or through December 1 of the current year. The GROW Board encourages applicants to shop local. Please keep this in mind when completing the application.

Grants must be submitted online HERE . Paper copies will not be accepted. A final report will be required from all grant recipients.

The due date for your final report will be announced in your award letter. Any unused funds shall be returned to the GROW Decatur County Foundation, c/o GNWKCF, PO Box 593, Bird City, KS 67731. Applicants must serve the geographic area of Decatur County Kansas.

Grants are made to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and Educational, Governmental, and Religious Institutions. Grants are not made to individuals or businesses. Please note – there are many nonprofit organizations that fall under a different IRS tax code that are not eligible.

Please look into this prior to filling out your application. Grant requests for program or projects to address any of the following areas: Other areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis Grants are not awarded for operating expenses.

Required documents to be uploaded Budget Justification Spreadsheet – click HERE to download the excel template Most recent bank statement Board of Directors / Officers List Organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (exception – Governmental, Educational or Religious Entities) Letters of Support (2 are required) Letter from property owner or DADF approval letter may be added as an optional third letter of support A final report will be due following completion of your project; required documentation will include: A picture of the project / outcome A summary of how the grant funds were utilized Results or outcomes of the grant project How much funding is available?

The GROW Decatur County Foundation Endowment Fund, based on the establishing documents of the fund, can award fund earnings at the rate of 5% of the average 3-year-end fund balance. This amount varies each year. Additional Questions or Correspondence Please email [email protected] or call 785-734-2406 if you still have questions.

GROW Decatur County Foundation We highly recommend you read the questions in this section before you apply for a grant. If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please contact us at [email protected] or by calling 785-734-2406 . Is there a document showing the submission process?

Yes. You can download a PDF giving detailed instructions on how to apply here: Download How do I create a new account? When you click on the Grant Application link , you will be redirected to the GNWKCF Logon Page.

If you are a first time applicant, you will need to click on the button “ Create New Account ” and complete the following information: Legal name of the organization Tax ID / Federal Employee ID Number (FEIN) Organization telephone number Organization email address Main organization mailing address (including city, state, zip) Then click the Next button Main contact’s name, title, phone number, and address Email address for main contact (NOTE – this becomes the username for the account logon) Then click the Next button Answer Yes or No to whether or not you are the executive officer.

If No, click Next to enter that information If Yes, click Next to continue to add additional executive officer information if needed Then create a password and confirm the password (note that it must be at least 6 characters long) You will then be prompted to confirm whether or not you have received an email that the account was created successfully. Check your email.

If you do not receive the confirmation, be sure to check your SPAM or Junk Mail folder. You can continue without receiving this email; however, if it is not confirmed, you may miss important updates or notifications sent via email. Contact us at 785-734-2406 or [email protected] if you have questions.

How do I modify or access an existing account? When you click on the Grant Application link , you will be redirected to the GNWKCF Logon Page.

If an application has been submitted on behalf of the organization before, you have two choices: Use the existing account information to apply Create a new logon for the applicant It is always preferable to use an existing account if the organization has received prior funding; however, we understand that some organizations will have more than one person apply for funds.

In these cases, each individual may create a unique logon for the organization. As long as the same FEIN number is noted, GNWKCF can combine the accounts on the back-end of the system. In this case, just follow the process to create a new logon.

If you want to use an existing account but cannot recall the logon information, click on the “FORGOT PASSWORD” button to have a password reset. If you do not remember the email account associated with the account, please call our office for assistance at 785-734-2406 or email us at [email protected] . May I use the same email account for multiple organization accounts?

We understand that in rural Kansas, it is not uncommon for one individual to help write grants for multiple organizations. Unfortunately, the grant application portal will only allow one email address to be used for one organization account. There is a new option to use a “Collaboration” feature in the grant management portal.

Click HERE to read how to use this feature. How do I know if someone from my organization has already applied for funding? If you believe there is an existing account setup for your organization but do not have that information, you can contact our office at 785-734-2406 or [email protected] to request assistance.

What information is needed to complete the application?

At a minimum, you will need the following: 501(c)(3) verification letter from the IRS (exception – Governmental, Educational or Religious Entities) Apply to GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund by clicking the “Apply Now” button Learn about the funds we manage Find a grant to fund your initiative Boost your education goals Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation GROW Decatur County Foundation Gove County Community Foundation Graham County Community Foundation Logan County Community Foundation Norton County Community Foundation Osborne County Community Foundation Russell County Area Community Foundation Sheridan County Community Foundation Sherman County Community Foundation Smoky Hills Community Foundation Wallace County Foundation Meet your personal financial goals while making a difference for our future Make charitable gifts part of your overall estate planning Learn how you can reach out Find open positions with GNWKCF View all of our legal policies Dane G.

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