Improve Quality of Life in Kansas

The Manhattan Fund – Caroline Peine Charitable Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in Manhattan, Kansas, and the surrounding areas, including Keats, Kansas. The foundation is dedicated to supporting projects that benefit the KONZA Prairie and promote recreational development in Keats. It is open to funding initiatives from local organizations that align with its mission, which encompasses a wide range of community needs, including arts, education, health, and human services. The primary purpose of the foundation is to improve the overall quality of life for residents in Manhattan and Keats. The foundation encourages submissions that reflect this goal, particularly those that support local nonprofits involved in various sectors such as the arts, energy assistance, historical preservation, and recreational development. The foundation has established a five-person committee responsible for making grant decisions, ensuring that the projects funded are sensitive to the community's social, cultural, recreational, and historical needs. Funding is available in two categories: small grants of $25,000 or less and large grants of $25,001 or more. The foundation does not specify a duration for the grants, allowing for flexibility in project timelines. Eligible projects may include those related to arts and culture, community improvement, education, health, housing, and youth development, among others. However, the foundation does not fund requests for operating costs related to maintaining city facilities, industrial development, organized athletics, or church-related purposes. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations based in Manhattan that are focused on improving community welfare. The foundation prioritizes projects that address the needs of low-income individuals, the elderly, and families, particularly those that enable parents to work or pursue education. The foundation is committed to supporting a diverse range of initiatives that contribute to the community's well-being. Submission requirements for grant applications are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. However, interested organizations are encouraged to visit the Bank of America philanthropic website for more information and to apply for funding. The application process is expected to involve questions that assess the project's alignment with the foundation's goals and its potential impact on the community. Evaluation criteria for grant applications will likely focus on the project's relevance to the foundation's mission, its potential benefits to the community, and the capacity of the applicant organization to successfully implement the project. The foundation's committee will review submissions with an emphasis on the social, cultural, and recreational needs of the area. The next deadline for grant applications is October 1, 2024. Organizations interested in applying should prepare their proposals in advance to ensure timely submission. For further details and updates, applicants are encouraged to check the foundation's website regularly.