The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to award $82,789 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for the arts, education, community beautification, parks and literacy. Funding comes from the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Appleseed Fund, and the Helen Hampl Student Aid Fund.

 

City of Dorrance

Park Improvement – $11,000

 

Lucas Public Library

Outdoor Mural – $3,000

 

Luray Craftique

Event Signage – $2,000

 

Otterbein United Methodist Church

Community Vacation Bible School – $2,500

 

Russell Area Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Christmas Bows – $1,000

 

Russell Original Art Review (ROAR)

Firefighter Mural – $3,000

 

Russell PRIDE/RDI

Community Maker Space – $50,000

 

Russell Public Library

Book Bike – $2,139

 

Smoky Hills Public Television

Literacy Leadership – $1,000

 

Switchgrass Collaborative

Free Summer Arts Program – $1,000

 

USD 399

6th Grade Workspace Improvement – $1,000

 

USD 407

Bickerdyke Library Books – $1,000

Developing Minds and Valuable Skills – $650

Uke Can Play Instruments – $1,000

Task Boxes for Life Skills Students – $2,500

 

Applications for the next grant season open August 1 and close September 30. For more information, contact Angie Muller, RCACF Executive Director, at 785-445-3611 or [email protected].