The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Saturday, September 30. This year, $35,000 is available for charitable community improvement projects within the Russell County area. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Programs and projects that address education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.
• Projects that improve the health and well-being of children living in the Russell County area.

Funding for the fall grant cycle is provided by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund and the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Nonprofit organizations including government and public entities, educational institutions, and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on September 30. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at www.rcacf.org under Grants.