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RCACF Awards More than $500,000 in Scholarships
RCACF announces scholarship recipients This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to announce 103 scholarships totaling $526,855 awarded through the Foundation to

Foundation Awards More than $205,000 in Grants
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

Spring Grant Season Underway
The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Thursday, March 30. This year, more than $25,000 is

Grant Writing Essentials Workshop is Feb 13
Is your organization looking for grants? Join us for the Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop on February 13 from 9 am until 11 am at

Scholarship Deadline is Feb 15
Russell County area high school seniors and students up to age 30 interested in higher education are encouraged to apply for scholarships at the Russell

RCACF Raises $93,939 for Match Month
In November, the Russell County Area Community Foundation had the bold goal to raise $50,000 to support the Fund for a Better Russell County Area.

RCACF Awards $38,400 in Grants
The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) awarded $38,400 in fall grants after receiving a record number of applications totaling over $200,000 representing a broad

November is Match Month
We have the bold goal in November to raise $50,000 to strengthen the Fund for a Better Russell County area, our community’s charitable savings account

Fall Grants are Due September 30
The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Friday, September 30 (note new deadline). This year, more

RCACF invests in leaders
RCACF is excited to provide a grant to support the inaugural class of Russell County Leadership, an intense leadership program aimed at developing emerging business

RCACF Awards $443,000 in scholarships
This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to announce 93 scholarships totaling $443,000 awarded through the Foundation to area students. Every year, the

RCACF Awards $82,000 in Grants
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,

RCACF Awards $34,000 in Disaster Relief Grants
The Russell County Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce more than $34,000 in grants from the Russell County Disaster Relief Fund to support impacted

RCACF Accepting Spring Grant Applications
The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This year, more than $60,000

Bennington State Bank Donates $25,000 to Russell County Disaster Relief Fund
The Bennington State Bank has donated $25,000 to the Russell County Disaster Relief Fund at the Russell County Area Community Foundation. The fund will be
Senator Dole’s Legacy Affects Generations of Students
The Russell County Area Community Foundation joins the State of Kansas and the nation in mourning the loss of Senator Robert J. Dole. While many
RCACF Reaches November Match Month Goal
In November, the Russell County Area Community Foundation had an opportunity to receive matching funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. RCACF set a goal
RCACF Awards $70,730 in Grants to Support Russell County Area
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,