Grant Stories & News

SALINA – Preschool enrollment was expanded by 25 children at Salina Child Care after needed furniture was

TIPTON – Exterior walls were tuckpointed, and a new entry door system was installed to preserve the

SHARON SPRINGS – The condition of local houses was improved and investment in the housing stock was

COLBY – A golf tournament and other local efforts helped the Thomas County Community Foundation exceed its

The Kansas Pediatric Foundation’s Turn-A-Page, Touch-A-Mind program distributed more than 2,000 books at well child checks throughout

Successful Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge events were held in Smith, Logan and Osborne counties during the 2024-25 school

ST. FRANCIS – New age-appropriate activity kits designed to help build new neural connections in developing brains

MINNEAPOLIS – Local donors supported GROW Ottawa County by giving more than $106,000 to support the community

SALINA – Children at Magnolia Kids Childcare in Salina love books that are rich in color, words

WAKEENEY – A memorial to the men at Iwo Jima was created by a local WaKeeney businessman

KANOPOLIS – During a historical re-enactment on May 2 and 3 called Revisiting 1876, students and members

WEBSTER STATE PARK – A Hansen grant put the snap, crackle and boom in the Fourth of

GOODLAND – Local people had designed and crafted a portable stage that has been used at community

At a school program during the 2024-25 Western Plains Arts Association season, a performer unexpectedly presented a

NORTON – Individuals already serving in meaningful roles within the community but with untapped leadership potential were

HAYS – Staff bonuses make a difference for the people working at Hays Area Children’s Center. Discretionary

MANKATO – Staff longevity bonuses funded by a Hansen grant are appreciated by the employees of the

ALTON – A new home constructed in Alton was sold to a buyer who fell in love