About the Russell County Area Community Foundation

Fund for a Better Russell County Area Grant

The Fund for a Better Russell County Area is an unrestricted community grant fund. The Fund was created by the generosity of individuals who have contributed money to the Foundation for charitable use to address the present and future needs of the Russell County area. From this endowed fund, the Foundation board annually determines and designates the amount of available funding in the form of community grants.

The Foundation's Fund for a Better Russell County Area accepts applications yearly. Specific dates are announced annually through a press release in the local newspapers and on our website. Applications received outside the grant cycle are not accepted.

The applications are open to a variety of different issues and target populations. However, successful applications are those that will help fulfill the Foundation's goal to improve the quality of life for Russell County. All individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. For-profit organizations will not be considered unless the request is for a charitable project. Grants will be limited to projects within the Russell County area.

All applicants will need to fill out a grant application form, and all applications will be considered by the board according to the Foundation's grant guidelines (see below).

RCACF Grant Application & Budget page (PDF)
RCACF Grant Application & Budget page (Word.doc)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Executive Director, Angela Muller, at 785-445-3611. Thank you for your interest in making Russell County a better place to live!

Click here to see past Fund for Better Russell County Area grants

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Grant Guidelines:
Russell County Area Community Foundation

Applications for the Fund for a Better Russell County Area are sought yearly from the general public. Traditionally, grants from this unrestricted fund are open to a variety of different issues and target populations and the board has the power to decide how the grants will be distributed. Grants may be made to charitable organization (501(c)3 designation), or to individuals, groups or others that are requesting funding for a charitable project. All applications should benefit the greater good of the population or the community, and are restricted to the Russell County area.

When reviewing applications for grants from the Fund for a Better Russell County Area, the following will be considered:

What type of support is being requested?

Project or program support -- supports specific projects or programs that are often linked to an organization's service
Operating or general support -- supports the work of an organization from administrative expenses to program costs
Endowments -- a permanent gift to be invested to provide income for continued support for an organization
Seed money -- to establish or initiate a new project, program, or organization. See money can cover salaries and other operating expenses of a new project (also known as start-up funds).
Capacity building -- activities that strengthen an organization and help it fulfill its mission either through staff and equipment, new building or renovation, publications, training, and convening.
Capital -- supports construction or renovation of a facility.

The board can choose to grant to any of the above type of requets. However, preference will be given to grants that fall into the following types of support: project, seed money, or capacity building. It is very unlikely that the Foundation will support an Endowment project unless it was for a specific initiative that supported the greater good of the Russell County area.

What opportunities are there to fund?

The Foundation also considers grants that support a variety of funding opportunities including projects or programs that support:

Health and Human service needs
Arts, including visual and performance
Education
Spirituality
Environment

Is the program or project sustainable?

The Foundation will also consider if the program, project, or organization for which funding is requested is sustainable. Will the initiative continue after Foundation support ends? Do they have other ways of funding?

Is this a new grant request?

Although the review committee will consider a request for funding that is the same or similar to a previously approved grant, preference will be given to new and innovative grant requests.

The Foundation will NOT consider grants to the following:

Please pay special attention to the directions on the grant applications listed under "Request for Funds," for your application to be considered. Any incomplete, incorrect, or late applications will not be considered.

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Helen A. Hampl Student Aid Fund
The primary purpose of the Fund is to aid students enrolled in preschool and grade school in Russell County, KS, who need assistance in order to obtain their education.

Applications for this grant will be accepted once a year. Specific dates will be announced annually through a press release in the local newspapers and on our website. Applications received outside the grant cycle are not accepted.

Students shall be nominated for grants from the fund by their preschool and grade school teachers. All teachers will need to fill out a grant application form below, which will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors.

Kansas Health Foundation Children's Fund
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to improve the health and well-being of children living in the area served by the Russell County Area Community Foundation.

All individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. For-profit organizations will not be considered unless the request is for a charitable project. Successfull applicants will fulfill the goals of the Kansas Health Foundation by providing support to improve the health and well-being of children living in the area served by the Russell County Area Community Foundation.

All applicants will need to fill out a grant application form below, which will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors.

Russell Area Youth Activities Fund
The Russell Area Youth Activities Fund is designed to promote the health and well being of children and to encourage health lifestyles through involvement in extra-curricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, visual arts, and literacy programs. Primary consideration will be given to applicants in the pre-teen age group; secondary consideration to applications in the teenage group; and finally consideration will be given to adults working with youth in extra-curricular activities. Grants may be requested for athletic equipment, participation fees, sports uniforms, music, art and acting lessons, instrument rentals, camp fees, coaching clinics, parenting clinics, etc.

Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund
The Russell Schools Apple Seed fund was established to promote and enhance the education of public school students within the city of Russell. Grants will be made in September of each year to public schools in the city of Russell (presently USD 407 schools) to be used for one or more of the following student benefits:

Organizational Fund Grant Requests
Nonprofit organizations that have a fund with the Foundation can use this form to request grants from their fund. For more information on organization funds, go to Types of Funds.



Home Giving Cards Transfer of Wealth Donate Online Now About the Foundation Types of Funds Current Fund List Current Scholarships Information for Donors Information for Advisors Apply for a Grant Foundation in the News Donor Central Social Media GROW II Russell County Area Community Foundation P.O. Box 172 507 N. Main Russell, Kansas 67665-0172 785.445.3611 rcacf@eaglecom.net
		Apply for a Grant >Fund for a Better Russell County Area >Helen A. Hampl Student Aid Fund >Kansas Health Foundation Children's Fund >Russell Area Youth Activities Fund >Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund >Organization Fund Grant Fund for a Better Russell County Area Grant The Fund for a Better Russell County Area is an unrestricted community grant fund. The Fund was created by the generosity of individuals who have contributed money to the Foundation for charitable use to address the present and future needs of the Russell County area. From this endowed fund, the Foundation board annually determines and designates the amount of available funding in the form of community grants. The Foundation's Fund for a Better Russell County Area accepts applications yearly. Specific dates are announced annually through a press release in the local newspapers and on our website. Applications received outside the grant cycle are not accepted. The applications are open to a variety of different issues and target populations. However, successful applications are those that will help fulfill the Foundation's goal to improve the quality of life for Russell County. All individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. For-profit organizations will not be considered unless the request is for a charitable project. Grants will be limited to projects within the Russell County area. All applicants will need to fill out a grant application form, and all applications will be considered by the board according to the Foundation's grant guidelines (see below). RCACF Grant Application & Budget page (PDF) RCACF Grant Application & Budget page (Word.doc) If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Executive Director, Angela Muller, at 785-445-3611. Thank you for your interest in making Russell County a better place to live! Click here to see past Fund for Better Russell County Area grants TOP Grant Guidelines: Russell County Area Community Foundation Applications for the Fund for a Better Russell County Area are sought yearly from the general public. Traditionally, grants from this unrestricted fund are open to a variety of different issues and target populations and the board has the power to decide how the grants will be distributed. Grants may be made to charitable organization (501(c)3 designation), or to individuals, groups or others that are requesting funding for a charitable project. All applications should benefit the greater good of the population or the community, and are restricted to the Russell County area. When reviewing applications for grants from the Fund for a Better Russell County Area, the following will be considered: What type of support is being requested? Project or program support -- supports specific projects or programs that are often linked to an organization's service Operating or general support -- supports the work of an organization from administrative expenses to program costs Endowments -- a permanent gift to be invested to provide income for continued support for an organization Seed money -- to establish or initiate a new project, program, or organization. See money can cover salaries and other operating expenses of a new project (also known as start-up funds). Capacity building -- activities that strengthen an organization and help it fulfill its mission either through staff and equipment, new building or renovation, publications, training, and convening. Capital -- supports construction or renovation of a facility. The board can choose to grant to any of the above type of requets. However, preference will be given to grants that fall into the following types of support: project, seed money, or capacity building. It is very unlikely that the Foundation will support an Endowment project unless it was for a specific initiative that supported the greater good of the Russell County area. What opportunities are there to fund? The Foundation also considers grants that support a variety of funding opportunities including projects or programs that support: Health and Human service needs Arts, including visual and performance Education Spirituality Environment Is the program or project sustainable? The Foundation will also consider if the program, project, or organization for which funding is requested is sustainable. Will the initiative continue after Foundation support ends? Do they have other ways of funding? Is this a new grant request? Although the review committee will consider a request for funding that is the same or similar to a previously approved grant, preference will be given to new and innovative grant requests. The Foundation will NOT consider grants to the following: Political projects of any kind Organizations or projects that practice discrimination by race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin Operating deficits or retirement of debt Please pay special attention to the directions on the grant applications listed under "Request for Funds," for your application to be considered. Any incomplete, incorrect, or late applications will not be considered. TOP Helen A. Hampl Student Aid Fund The primary purpose of the Fund is to aid students enrolled in preschool and grade school in Russell County, KS, who need assistance in order to obtain their education. Applications for this grant will be accepted once a year. Specific dates will be announced annually through a press release in the local newspapers and on our website. Applications received outside the grant cycle are not accepted. Students shall be nominated for grants from the fund by their preschool and grade school teachers. All teachers will need to fill out a grant application form below, which will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors. Helen A. Hampl Student Aid Fund Grant Application (PDF) Helen A. Hampl Student Aid Fund Grant Application (Word.doc) TOP Kansas Health Foundation Children's Fund The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to improve the health and well-being of children living in the area served by the Russell County Area Community Foundation. Applications for this grant will be accepted once a year. Specific dates will be announced annually through a press release in the local newspapers and on our website. Applications received outside the grant cycle are not accepted. All individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. For-profit organizations will not be considered unless the request is for a charitable project. Successfull applicants will fulfill the goals of the Kansas Health Foundation by providing support to improve the health and well-being of children living in the area served by the Russell County Area Community Foundation. All applicants will need to fill out a grant application form below, which will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors. Kansas Health Foundation Children's Fund Grant Application (PDF) TOP Russell Area Youth Activities Fund The Russell Area Youth Activities Fund is designed to promote the health and well being of children and to encourage health lifestyles through involvement in extra-curricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, visual arts, and literacy programs. Primary consideration will be given to applicants in the pre-teen age group; secondary consideration to applications in the teenage group; and finally consideration will be given to adults working with youth in extra-curricular activities. Grants may be requested for athletic equipment, participation fees, sports uniforms, music, art and acting lessons, instrument rentals, camp fees, coaching clinics, parenting clinics, etc. Russell Area Youth Activities Fund Grant Application (PDF) Russell Area Youth Activities Fund Grant Application (Word.doc) TOP Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund The Russell Schools Apple Seed fund was established to promote and enhance the education of public school students within the city of Russell. Grants will be made in September of each year to public schools in the city of Russell (presently USD 407 schools) to be used for one or more of the following student benefits: Items and events which directly benefit the students of the Russell schools and which would not be considered a normal or necessary budget item for basic education. Educational trips or experiences, excluding a senior class trip. Programs of significant or cultural and/or educational value not otherwise available to students. Equipment and materials with significant cultural and/or educational value, otherwise not available to the students. Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund Grant Application (PDF) Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund Grant Application (Word.doc) TOP Organizational Fund Grant Requests Nonprofit organizations that have a fund with the Foundation can use this form to request grants from their fund. For more information on organization funds, go to Types of Funds. Organization Fund Grant Application (PDF) Organization Fund Grant Application (Word.doc)
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