Power of the Purse Grant Program

The Power of the Purse Grant is administered by the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Winfield, Kansas. Legacy’s mission is to enable community members to give to needs and opportunities in their communities, grow resources to preserve regional wealth, and grant funds for collaborative impact. Its vision is to be intentional and proactive in empowering donors and fostering collaboration with the nonprofit sector to create a resilient and just region. Legacy serves as a leader in area philanthropy and partners with individuals, organizations, and service clubs to support local initiatives. The Power of the Purse Fund is a women’s giving circle that pools donations to provide grants for projects that benefit the community. Its primary focus is to support innovative projects with an immediate impact on women and children in Cowley County, Kansas. The fund also seeks to encourage community building, raise awareness of local needs, and foster networks that catalyze positive change. The 2025 grant cycle prioritizes projects that are both creative and timely in addressing pressing issues faced by women and children in the area. Applications are open to qualified nonprofit organizations, quasi-governmental entities, and service clubs that partner with a qualified nonprofit. The fund does not consider requests for operating funds or overhead costs, higher education scholarships, or any project that supports a single specific family, individual, or situation. Additionally, organizations that promote specific religious or political ideologies are ineligible. These restrictions are designed to ensure that funds are used for broad-based community benefit rather than for individual or partisan purposes. The application process requires submission of the 2025 Power of the Purse Grant Application form. Only applications completed on the updated 2025 form will be reviewed. Completed applications must be physically received at the Legacy Regional Community Foundation office, located at 1216 Main Street, Winfield, Kansas, by Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered. No electronic submission instructions are provided in the current call, emphasizing the requirement for physical delivery. No specific award ceiling, floor, or total funding pool is stated in the provided materials, nor is the number of anticipated awards. Funding is expected to cover the approved scope of proposed projects that meet the fund’s mission. Matching funds are not indicated as a requirement. Applicants are encouraged to focus on projects that can be implemented promptly and have a visible impact on the target population. Inquiries can be directed to the Legacy Regional Community Foundation by phone at 620-221-7224 or toll-free at 855-470-7224. While no formal pre-application meeting or Q&A session is listed, prospective applicants can seek clarification from the Foundation before submission. The program does not state whether the grant is recurring, but given its annual framing and the 2025 cycle reference, it is reasonable to expect future iterations. However, verification of recurrence is necessary. All details provided should be reviewed carefully by potential applicants to ensure compliance with eligibility and submission requirements.