Grant Stories & News

Here are a few of the 68 interns (35 more than last year!) that worked in NW

A grant from the Hansen Foundation was matched by a local endowment to purchase a building and

Volunteer coaches and parents help install the topping on new fencing at the ball fields in Belleville. 

The Concordia High School Drama Dept. was rehearsing an original play written by theatre director, Chris Stiles.

The Nicodemus Annual Chautauqua presented a host of historical characters from Nicodemus’ not so distant past.  The

“I can confidently say that my summer spent in Rooks County supported my interest in rural primary

A grant to the Thomas County Historical Society supplemented insurance claims after hail damaged the Prairie Museum’s

As with any small town, Miltonvale has learned to be resourceful. In 2016 a Miltonvale Grade School

The inaugural Night to Shine event in Hays provided the opportunity for individuals with special needs and

Accessibility in a critical community building was halted when the elevator required extensive repair. A grant from

A regional presence at Junction City now serves as a point of entry to Children’s Mercy for

The 2018 Barn Fest featured participatory demonstrations of log cutting and timber framing; presentations on the challenges

Students at Logan High School are learning important business skills thanks in part to a grant from

The opening of the pool at the Hansen Scout Reservation to the Kirwin community and surrounding area

The 25th anniversary of the Kansas Storytelling Festival was supported in part by a grant from the

A grant to Northwest Technical College helped to renovate the Water Technology Mobile Classroom. The project was tremendously

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on August 13, 2018, to raise awareness for a new trail in

Patrons of the annual Old Settler’s Day in Kirwin were better able to hear the events thanks