The annual local grant application cycle benefiting the Bourbon County community has begun.
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) began on August 1, and those who wish to apply must submit applications by August 31.
“Eligible organizations are 501c3 charitable organizations, nonprofit educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofit religious organizations that serve Fort Scott and Bourbon County,” said the marketing chairman Becky Tourtillott.
“We consider projects based on how they improve the quality of life for Bourbon County residents, with particular interest in projects that are collaborative, and sustainable for the future.
“Over the past few years, we have awarded anywhere between $40,000 and $75,000 in grants depending on the performance of our investment funds and the projects submitted, as some of our grant funding is earmarked for specific types of projects.”
Applications are submitted online through the FSACF website, //FSACF.com/Grant-App, where grant guidelines, application materials, and resources for grant writers are available, according to a press release.
Applications received during August will be reviewed throughout September, with grant awards announced mid-October.
“Community foundation grants have helped strengthen Bourbon County by supporting projects that address local needs and create lasting benefits for our residents,” said Gregg Motley, FSACF Grants Committee Chairman. “Over the years, we’ve seen these investments help organizations expand services, improve facilities, and bring people together around common goals. We encourage applicants to think beyond immediate needs and consider how their projects can create sustainable, long-term impact for our communities.”
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to visit the FSACF website early in the application period to review eligibility requirements and available grant-writing resources.
For more information about the grant program, application guidelines, or eligibility requirements, visit the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation website or contact the foundation directly.
About Fort Scott Area Community Foundation
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Fort Scott and Bourbon County by connecting donors with community needs. Through charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations, FSACF provides grants and resources that support local nonprofits and community initiatives. Since 2007, the foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in competitive grants to benefit the communities it serves.
“Jess Ervin is our newly-elected Chairman of the Board, so he would be our main official contact for the foundation, and then Gregg Motley would be the official contact for the granting process, as he chairs our grant committee,” Tourtillott said.
The current board of directors include Ervin, Motley, Brad Matkin, Ronda Hassig, Diana Endicott, Jordan Witt, Gary Cullor, Matthew Hunt, Dean Striler, Kenny Felt, Marla Heckman, and Bailey Lyons.