The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the following organizations have received a grant as part of our 2015 grant cycle: Lowell Milken Center: Beautifying Downtown – Sparking Interest in History through the Windows of Downtown. Fort Scott/Bourbon County Riverfront Authority: Phase II Riverfront Walking Trail. 2nd Story Festival of Arts … Continue reading →
On November 13, 2014, FSACF awarded grants to the following nonprofit organizations: Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition – To assist Network for Families in providing rent and utilities assistance. Bourbon County CASA – To provide new Volunteer Advocate Training. Youth Ministries of Bourbon County (the Key Hole) – To fund Fifth Quarter Parties for High School … Continue reading →
At the Chamber Coffee on November 7, in the Landmark Bank lobby (formerly Citizens), FSACF chairperson Carla Farmer awarded representatives of the following 11 charitable organizations funds for the 2013 granting cycle: The Beacon, Inc. to add fresh produce to non-perishable staples. Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bourbon County chapter) to recruit more “Bigs.” Fort … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Board of Directors presented 10 area non-profit organizations with grants for the 2012 Grant Cycle during a Chamber Coffee on November 1. The following organizations were presented grants: Fort Scott Middle School: Project ART – to help cover transportation costs for going to KC productions. Care to Share: Gas … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Board of Directors presented seven nonprofit organizations with grants for the 2011 Grant Cycle during a Chamber Coffee on November 3. The following organizations were presented grants: The National Bone Marrow Transplant Registry: Be the Match – This grant will be used to help defray the costs associated with … Continue reading →
December 16th was a big day for the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation. The foundation proudly awarded the 2010 Community Foundation grants to area deserving non-profit organizations, announced the recipients of grants from the Dr. Pratt and Pauline Irby Fund, and received a check for the Foundation’s unrestricted endowment fund from the Fort Scott Community … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is proud to announce that 2009 grants totaling just over $11,000 were presented at the Chamber Coffee held on October 1 at the River Room. The following nonprofit organizations were awarded grants for their dedication to improving the quality of life in the Fort Scott area: Bourbon County 4-H … Continue reading →