Grants

Grants at Wichita County Community Foundation

At the Wichita County Community Foundation, we invest in projects that strengthen our communities, support local organizations, and improve quality of life across Wichita County. Our competitive grant program is offered through three annual grant cycles, each focused on a specific area of community impact.

Eligible nonprofit organizations, schools, and public entities are encouraged to apply.

2026 Grant Cycles

Winter Grant Cycle

Community Development & Infrastructure

Application Window: January 1st – February 15th

Awards Announced: March 20th

Funding priorities include:

  • Community spaces & beautification projects
  • Facility improvements & equipment needs
  • Public Safety & accessibility upgrades

Pictured above is a commercial-grade washer that purchased by the Leoti Volunteer Fire Department with a grant from WCCF.
WCES was awarded a grant from our “I Love My Teachers” fund to purchase Ipads and translation earbuds for students.

Spring Grant Cycle

Education & Youth

Application Window: April 1st – May 15th

Awards Announced: June 20th

Funding priorities include:

  • Classroom innovation and educational enrichment
  • Youth programs and extracurricular opportunities
  • Early learning initiatives and career readiness

Summer Grant Cycle

Health, Wellness, & Quality of Life

Application Window: July 1st – August 15th

Awards Announced: September 20th

Funding priorities include:

  • Health and wellness initiatives
  • Food security and basic needs support
  • Arts, culture, and community connection
The Leoti Lightning Swim Team received a grant to purchase a new team canopy to provide a place to keep everyone shaded and cool during their meets!

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted below at the bottom of this page, emailed to director.whcocf@gmail.com OR dropped off at our office at 104 W. Broadway St in Leoti, KS. If you have any questions, please call our executive director at 620-214-3819.

The Foundation restricts its support to 501(c)3 or organizations/groups or the government equivalent, in Wichita County. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, political purposes, to retire indebtedness (purchases already made or projects already completed) or for payment of interest or taxes.

WCCF Grant ApplicationDownload

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