Apply for Grants

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. Fundraising dates for matching grants in cycle #1 are from April 1, 2021 until April 1, 2022, and for cycle 2 are September 1, 2021 to September 1, 2022. 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.  

The first round of competitive grant funding accepts applications from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021, and the second round accepts applications from June 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021.  The Foundation board will review the applications and will announce the winning project(s) in April and September, respectively. Please remember all grant awards are at the discretion of the Foundation board. 

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

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.

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

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?