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2025 - YCF Community Grant Cycle

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED JULY 1ST-SEPT 1ST


We’re excited to launch our next grant cycle, with a total of $20,000 available to support nonprofit projects across the community. Of that, $17,000 will go toward direct grantmaking and $3,000 will be reserved to help nonprofits start agency endowments at YCF.


Nonprofits may apply for a grant, an endowment, or both.

GRANT AREA

Currently, the foundation's relationships and assets are solely based in Allen County. Therefore, during this grant cycle, we will exclusively consider grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, Education, Government, and Religious entities located in Allen County. This policy may change in future years based on the foundation's assets in Woodson and Anderson counties.

APPLY FOR AN ENDOWMENT

In response to recent uncertainties and the loss of federal grant funding, YCF is offering a special opportunity during our annual Community Grant Cycle: nonprofits can now apply for seed funding to start an endowment with YCF!


Endowments help build long-term sustainability and provide a steady, annual stream of revenue. Plus, once established, endowments are eligible to participate in our annual Match Month fundraiser—helping nonprofit's donor dollars go even further. Last year, Match Month raised $167,000 for local endowment funds!


To make it easier to get started, we’ll waive our usual fee for participating endowment funds until they reach the $10,000 minimum balance—and we’ll give you three years to meet that goal. If selected as one of three endowment recipients, YCF will contribute $1,000 to kickstart your fund, with no initial investment required.

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APPLY FOR A GRANT

Grant requests should range between $500 and $5,000. The priority areas are projects addressing Affordable Housing/Homelessness, Childcare & Early Development, and Food Security. We will still accept grant applications in all areas.


Who is Eligible to Apply:


  • Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) statuS
  • Units of local government
  • Educational institutions
  • Faith-based organizations providing non-religious, community-serving programs (e.g., food pantries, childcare, shelters)
  • Organizations with a fiscal sponsor that holds 501(c)(3) status
  • Programs and projects that primarily serve residents within Allen County.

APPLY ONLINE

OR


Follow the grant application instructions and fill out the grant application for 2025. Please make sure to include everything that is required as incomplete applications will not be considered.


Applications must be completed and mailed with all necessary attachments to Your Community Foundation, PO Box 44, Iola, KS 66749 or sent to givingmakesadifference@gmail.com by September 1, 2025, to be considered.


YCF- Grant Application Instructions 2025 (pdf)

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YCF - 2025 Grant Application (docx)

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GRANT REQUESTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF:

  • Incomplete or unclear
  • Submitted after the deadline
  • Doesn't comply with our eligibility criteria



PUBLICITY INSTRUCTIONS

All grant recipients must follow our publicity guidelines if they wish to receive future funding.

SEE PUBLICITY GUIDELINES

     

  • YCF FAQ
  • Establish a Fund
  • Apply for a Grant
  • Match Month

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