The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) awarded $205,155 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for parks, education, and housing. Funding comes from the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Fund for a Better Russell County Area, Russell School Appleseed Fund, Helen Hampl Student Aid Fund, the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund and Myers Family Memorial Fund – Myers Furniture.
Funds available through RCACF are available as result of generous donors and regional funders since establishment of the foundation in 2001. Today the foundation holds more than $20 million in endowments used to fund scholarship and community projects. Grant applications typically span projects involving community revitalization, school education, cultural arts, economic development, quality of life, and others.
“This spring, the foundation chose to invest in projects throughout Russell County that promote the arts, park development and student education, particularly career-path education and internship programs. We are also excited to invest in the innovative Holland Hotel Apartments that will provide residential units to alleviate local housing shortages and help revitalize Russell’s Downtown,” said Angie Muller, Director, RCACF.
Grants were awarded to the following:
City of Bunker Hill, $7,060
Park Modernization
K-State Research and Extension Midway District, $2,500
4-H Shooting Sports Program
Lovegrass Music Festival, $1,000
Summer Concert
Lucas Arts & Humanities Council, $5,000
Gallery and Wall Exhibit Display
Lucas Public Library, $470
Learning Together Language Group
** Also supported by Myers Family Memorial Fund, Myers Furniture $407
Ogallala Commons Inc, $6,600
Russell Co Youth Engagement & Career Development
Russell Arts Council, $10,000
Ad Astra Music Festival
Russell Development Inc, $150,000
Holland Hotel Apartments Housing
Smoky Hill Public Television, $1,000
Literacy for Russell County
USD 399, $7,500
Natoma High School Woodshop Equipment
USD 407, $2,600
Simpson Decodable Library
USD 407, $10,000
Career Path to Health Care Program
USD 407, $1,100
Guitar Program
USD 407, $325
Play-based Learning Program
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]