The Sheridan County Community Foundation has awarded four grants totaling $23,500.00 during the September grant cycle.
A $10,000.00 grant was awarded to the Sheridan County Fair Board in care of Sheridan County to assist with the purchase of new chairs and chair carts at the 4H building in Hoxie. The 4H building is one of the largest event spaces in Sheridan County and is used year-round for a variety of events including weddings, fair activities, 4H meetings, blood drives, fundraisers, and more. To reserve the space, contact Lishe Kaiser at 785-657-7440 or Shannon Kaiser at 785-657-7221.
The Western Plains Arts Association (WPAA) was awarded $2,500.00 to assist with arts and cultural events to be held in Sheridan County during their 2024-2025 season including the following events:
October 23, 2024 - Wichita Children's Theatre will present “Elephant & Piggie” for Hoxie Elementary School students.
January 26, 2025 - Storyteller Marla Matkin will do a presentation on “Pioneering Women.”
January 27, 2025 - Marla Matkin will do two student presentations on “Pioneering Women” for elementary and middle school students.
April 27, 2025 - Doug Gabriel and family from Branson will present a public performance called “#1 Hits Tribute Show.”
For more information about the upcoming season including additional dates, locations, and ticket information, visit the WPAA website at www.westernplainsarts.com.
The Foundation awarded a $10,000.00 grant to assist with physical upgrades to Hoxie Recreation’s Community Impact Center on Hoxie’s Main Street. A new door lock will be installed to better accommodate facility rentals as well as replacement and redesign of the concrete entrance in front of the building, allowing for easier access of patrons of all ages and abilities. The project will also include several beautification and storage updates inside the facility as well.
All three grants were awarded from the SCCF managed Dane G. Hansen Community Pass-through Grant Fund.
An additional $1,000.00 was awarded to Hoxie Elementary School USD 412 from the Sheridan County Youth & Education field of interest fund to assist with the grant request from the school to help cover expenses related to the elementary school utilizing the Hoxie Swimming Pool for physical education activities during the first couple weeks of the 2024-25 school year. The grant included a donation of $500.00 from Outdoor Bank combined with $500.00 from the existing fund’s proceeds.
For information regarding all of the Foundation’s grant funds, please visit www.growsheridancounty.org/list-of-funds. Donors interested in contributing to any of the funds or establishing a new fund of their own are encouraged to contact SCCF Executive Director director@growsheridancounty.org or 785-677-5090.
Area organizations can submit grant applications for their projects and activities online at www.gnwkcf.org/hansen-grant for funding consideration. Application deadlines are the last day of each month for consideration during the Board of Directors' monthly meeting the following month.
Six categories are considered with making grants: 1) Education; 2) Health Care; 3) Community Social Services and Security; 4) Conservation and Environment; 5) Arts and Culture; and 6) Community Beautification.
To learn more and apply, visit www.growsheridancounty.org/grants.
SCCF is an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation based in Bird City. The foundation seeks to encourage, prudently manage, and distribute charitable contributions to improve the quality of life of Sheridan County residents, now and in the future. To learn more, contact Pratt at 785-677-5090, director@growsheridancounty.org, or visit www.growsheridancounty.org. Connect with SCCF at www.facebook.com/sheridanccf.
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