Fund for Greater Salina

The Fund for Greater Salina is an unrestricted community grant program managed by the Greater Salina Community Foundation in Salina, Kansas. Established with support from generous donors who contributed funds without restriction, this fund provides ongoing support to meet the evolving charitable needs of the greater Salina area. Because the fund is permanently endowed, it is structured to offer lasting support and adaptability to address both present and future community challenges. The primary purpose of this fund is to respond to a wide variety of local charitable needs. Its objectives are flexible, allowing grants to support various initiatives and causes that contribute positively to the community. This flexibility ensures the fund can adapt to changing needs and opportunities within the greater Salina area. Grants awarded through this program are available for nonprofit organizations and individuals or groups of individuals whose projects benefit the designated geographical area. While applications are not restricted by issue area or target population, for-profit entities are generally not eligible unless their project is of a charitable nature. The eligible project area includes Saline County and also charitable organizations outside the county if they are founding donors of the Foundation. Interested applicants must submit a grant application through the Foundation’s online grant system. Detailed instructions and access to the application are provided through their website. All proposals must meet the eligibility and geographical requirements to be considered. There is no mention of specific evaluation criteria or detailed application questions in the publicly available information. Additionally, no information about deadlines or funding amounts was disclosed. Applicants are encouraged to reach out directly to the Director of Grants and Scholarships for further guidance and clarification. For questions or support, applicants can contact Jessica Fuller, Director of Grants and Scholarships, by phone at 785-823-1800. The Foundation's office is located at 119 W. Iron, 8th Floor, Salina, Kansas, with regular hours Monday through Friday, and Friday afternoons available by appointment.