Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund 2025

The Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund, administered by the Hutchinson Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofits in Reno County to support initiatives in arts and culture, education (with a focus on early childhood development), and health (emphasizing substance abuse prevention, mental health, and disability supports). This fund aims to strengthen the community through impactful projects in these key areas. Eligible applicants must be organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or special purpose government units proposing innovative projects. Proposals from individuals or non-qualifying organizations will not be considered. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $7,500, with an average award of $2,500. While the total annual funding available is approximately $50,000, larger grant requests may be considered, and partial funding of proposals is at the discretion of the Advisory Committee. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee in February, with grant awards announced in March 2025. Proposals should align with the fund's mission to receive priority consideration. For guidance or assistance, applicants can contact Sarah Blake, Program Officer, at Sarah@HutchCF.org or 620-663-5293. This grant opportunity supports projects that make a measurable difference in the Reno County community, aligning with the fund’s focus areas.