Morgan Wilkie Fund

The Morgan Wilkie Fund is a funding initiative designed to support nonprofit organizations in Emporia and Lyon County, Kansas. The primary objective of this grant is to improve the care and comfort of elderly individuals, women, and children residing in these local communities. This fund strictly prohibits the distribution of grants to individuals and ensures all awarded funds go directly to qualifying nonprofit entities. Applicants must complete a structured grant application that includes a cover sheet, narrative responses to specific questions, and detailed financial documentation. The narrative section requires information about the issue the project addresses, alignment with the fund's mission, the project's support of the organization’s goals, the population served, available resources, the unique approach of the project, evaluation measures, sustainability post-funding, a timeline for objectives, and a summary of other funding efforts. All applications must include the organization’s mission statement, project description, program and organization budgets, a list of officers and board members, and the most recent annual report with financials. Applications are accepted in two cycles annually, with submission deadlines at 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025. Proposals should be submitted either via email to linda.kehres-schmidt@emporiacf.org or physically delivered to the Emporia Community Foundation office at 527 Commercial Street, Suite B, Emporia, KS 66801. The fund is administered by Linda Kehres-Schmidt, who can be contacted for questions at 620-342-9304 or via the above email. The fund is designed to support both new and existing programs, emphasizing direct benefits to the local population. All applications must align with the fund's stated mission and show a strong potential for impact and sustainability within the community.