Apply for Grants

The foundation is proud to announce two grant funding rounds each year to qualifying nonprofit groups in the USD 388 area. The first round of competitive grant funding accepts applications from January 1 to March 31, and the second round accepts applications from June 1 to August 31.

Request Amount

Due to limited funding and the competitive nature of the grant process, preference will be given to tangible, long-lived community assets for an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. Expendable items may be awarded by a matching grant only, with an amount not to exceed $500.00. Yearly fundraising dates for matching grants in cycle #1 are from April 1 of the current year until April 1 of the following year. Cycle 2 is from September 1 of the current year to September 1 of the following year. Once the application is turned in, no changes are allowed.

For questions or to obtain an application, please stop by or call the Ellis Alliance Office at (785) 726-2660. 

Grant Dates

The first round of competitive grant funding accepts applications from January 1 to March 31, and the second round accepts applications from June 1 to August 31. The Foundation Board will review the applications and announce the winning project(s) in April and September, respectively. Please remember that all grant awards are at the discretion of the Foundation Board.

Focus Area

The foundation is focused on supporting qualifying nonprofit group(s) in the USD 388 area. Preference will be given to tangible, long-lived community assets. Groups encouraged to participate are nonprofit groups recognized by the State of Kansas or the Federal Government, such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church youth organizations, school groups, tax-supported organizations, and tax-exempt agencies.  

Sponsorships

If you are seeking sponsorship support, please apply for a grant detailing the sponsorship information and amount requested. Sponsorship requests outside of the grant application cycles are rarely funded.

Application

Applications are available online below and may be requested through email or picked up at the Ellis Alliance office at 820 Washington Street, Ellis, KS 67637. Submit your application by email or drop it off at the Ellis Alliance office. ellisallliance@eaglecom.net

Grant Reports

Follow-up reports are due six months after the grant was awarded and/or before any other new grant proposal is submitted. Simply send us a short report answering the following questions.

• How were the Community Foundation of Ellis grant funds used? 
• Please provide receipts showing the items purchased.
• Has the project been completed, or is it ongoing?