Golden Belt Community Foundation invites proposals for its upcoming competitive grant cycle focused on the health and well-being of youth, funded through the Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment and the Children’s Endowment. These funds support the health and well-being of youth and include, but are not limited to, enhancements to public play spaces, educational projects, recreation, safety, nutrition and physical activity. 

Applications now are being accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and public institutions, including schools, government entities, and other charitable organizations in Barton, Pawnee, Rush and Stafford counties. 

Applications are available online by clicking Receive, and then Grants on the foundation website at www.goldenbeltcf.org. Grant guidelines also are posted on the website.

Applications must be postmarked by Thursday, Aug. 1. Grants will be awarded by the end of September.

For more information, contact Teresa Mazouch, program officer, at GBCF, 620-792-3000 or email teresa@goldenbeltcf.org.