The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to award $70,730 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for public health, historical preservation, seniors and the arts. Funding comes from the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Appleseed Fund, Kansas Health Foundation Health Fund, and the Fund for a Better Russell County Area. 

Amherst F.C.E.

Electronic Sign for Luray, $2,700

City of Natoma

Baseball Field Dugout, $5,000

Lovegrass Music Festival,

$3,000

Lucas Area Community Theater

Emergency Lights, $3,585

Lucas Arts & Humanities Council

Art Scene Billboard Signage, $2,700

Midway District

Youth Health Promotion, Organwise Guys, $1,700

Russell Celebrations

Russell County Leadership Program, $3,000

Russell Arts Council

Ad Astra Music Festival Performance in Luray, $2,000

Free Family Summer Movies, $1,000

Russell County Historical Society

Museum Roof, $20,000

Russell Senior Center

Building Safety Improvements, $15,000

Switchgrass Collaborative

Art Center Building Improvements, $10,000

USD 407

Play-based Learning, $425

Sand Tray Training and Supplies, $620