The Jewell County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications opened March 1 and are due Friday, May 1st, at 11:59 pm.

This year, over $45,000 in grants is available to charitable projects in Jewell County. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Programs and projects that address education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.
• Projects that improve the quality of life for Jewell County residents.

The Jewell County Community Fund and the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund provide funding for the spring grant cycle.

Grants are limited to communities in Jewell County and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions, and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on May 1. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at https://jewellcountycf.org/grants/.

For questions, contact JCCF Director, Kyra Gritten, at (785) 378-5055 or kgritten@jewellcountycf.org.