2025 Fredonia Area Community Foundation Grant

The 2025 Fredonia Area Community Foundation Grant Cycle is a community-focused grant opportunity offered by the Fredonia Area Community Foundation (FACF), an affiliate of the Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF). The FACF was established to support a wide range of charitable needs in Fredonia, Kansas, and the surrounding communities. The foundation works in partnership with CKCF to administer funds that benefit local initiatives in areas such as education, science, and general community improvement. The purpose of this grant cycle is to distribute approximately $17,500 to support charitable, scientific, or educational projects that serve the Fredonia area. Funding is sourced from the Fredonia Area Community Improvement Fund, which was specifically established to invest in the betterment of the community. Applicants may request funding of up to $10,000 per project, and the actual number of grants awarded will depend on the amount requested and the type of projects submitted. Grants must not be used for operational expenses such as staff salaries, gas, utilities, or auction gifts. The intended use is clearly directed toward direct-impact programming and project-based expenditures. Eligible applicants include organizations that are either officially designated 501(c)(3) entities, those exempt under IRS code (such as educational institutions, churches, or city/county governments), or organizations formally linked to a qualifying entity. Furthermore, applicants must be led by experienced, ethical personnel. Previously funded applicants must also have submitted a follow-up report from the 2024 cycle to be considered eligible for new funding. The application process requires online submission, with the portal opening on July 1, 2025. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Projects proposed must commence no earlier than September 2025 and must be completed by June 9, 2026, unless otherwise discussed with FACF in advance. All applications will be reviewed according to FACF and CKCF’s policies, and the FACF Grant Review Committee may request additional information during the evaluation process. Applicants are encouraged to reach out for assistance or clarification during the process. Contacts for this opportunity include Kelly Azevedo, Associate Director of the Fredonia Area Community Foundation, who can be reached at (620) 218-9231 or kelly@centralkansascf.org, and Melissa Schreiber, Program Officer for Grants at CKCF, reachable at (316) 283-5474 or melissa@centralkansascf.org. This grant opportunity supports targeted investment in the Fredonia community, advancing efforts that contribute meaningfully to the region’s development. It offers a focused funding window and clear parameters for project execution and reporting, allowing applicants to plan strategically for community impact.