Community Arts Grants - 1st Quarter

Grants from the GMCF Community Arts and Humanities fund are intended to support projects that fit into the category of community and public arts or humanities programs intended to cultivate a thriving community.  Generally, grants are awarded to proposals for projects located in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.

• This application is for Community Arts Grants.
• Proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000. A detailed budget is required to calculate all anticipated project/program expenses.
• Proposals generally should NOT be made for projects requiring ongoing support from GMCF.
• Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) to apply or apply in partnership with a 501(c)(3) organization. 
• The funding focus at this time includes support for long-term displays and projects that are free and easily accessible to the public.  All art forms are welcome as part of this grant program.

The Community Arts Grants - 1st Quarter application period is now open. Applications will be accepted until 03/07/2025.

Community Humanities Grants - 1st Quarter

Grants from the GMCF Community Arts and Humanities fund are intended to support projects that fit into the category of community and public arts or humanities programs intended to cultivate a thriving community.  Generally, grants are awarded to proposals for projects located in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.

• This application is for Humanities Grants - projects that are intended to bring humanities to life for general audiences through public programming. Humanities is a broad subject that includes learning about, thinking about, describing, and discussing what it means to be human, connecting humans as well as generating insights that cultivate a thriving community.
• Proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000. A detailed budget is required to calculate all anticipated project/program expenses.
• Proposals generally should NOT be made for projects requiring ongoing support from GMCF.
• Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) to apply or apply in partnership with a 501(c)(3) organization. 

The Community Humanities Grants - 1st Quarter application period is now open. Applications will be accepted until 03/07/2025.

Deihl Community Grants - 1st Quarter

Grants are intended to support projects likely to have a major impact on community efforts in basic human needs and youth, located in or impacting a large segment of the population.  Generally grants are awarded to proposals clearly focused on the support of the constituents of Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.  Please see the Community Arts Grants application for arts related proposals.

• Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations with a potential project should complete the online application that includes a letter of intent/interest to the GMCF for initial screening by the Deihl grants committee.  The committee prefers that personnel costs to be covered by the non-profit.  A subsequent interview of proposers may be requested.
• Schools and government agencies will not be considered.
• Organizations may apply in multiple quarters but will only be awarded one Deihl grant per calendar year. 
• Typically, proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000.
• Proposals generally should NOT be made for projects requiring ongoing support from GMCF, although multi-year funding to reach an approved  project total will be considered. 
• The online application process is ongoing and can be submitted at any time throughout the year, with committee reviews taking place quarterly:
  The 1st Quarter of 2023 committee review will take place on March 17, 2023.  Applications must be submitted by March 10, 2023 to be considered at the 1st Quarter review.
• Proposals for larger or more complex projects should include an especially detailed budget specifying the cost of each element of the project.

The 2025 Deihl Community Grants 1st Quarter application period is now open. Applications will be accepted until 03/07/2025.

Grants for Greater Manhattan

Grants are focused on the arts and humanities, basic human needs, children/youth, community development and leadership, conservation/preservation/beautification, education, the elderly, health care and mental health.

• Typically, proposals should request no more than $10,000.
• Grants may be considered both for one-time, discrete activities or for activities likely to require on-going funding (sustainability grants).

The 2025 Grants for Greater Manhattan application period is now open. Applications will be accepted until 01/31/2025.

Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant

Grants from the Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Fund are intended to support projects that focus on:

(1) Affordable, Amazing Experiences to Make Memories and Bring Community Together or

(2) Support for Vulnerable/Disadvantaged Elderly & Youth. Generally, grants are awarded to proposals for projects located in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas

The Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant - Spring application period opens on 03/01/2025.