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Hutchinson Community Foundation Fund for Reno County

Hutchinson Community Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 3, 2026 on hutchcf.org

Award: Maximum requests vary by category: Community & Economic Development up to $50,000; Dynamic Culture and Thriving Kids up to $20,000; Strong Organizations up to $7,500; Community Catalyst up to $2,500.
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Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: Reno County, KS

The Hutchinson Community Foundation's main grant fund for Reno County. It runs two cycles each year with set categories. Community & Economic Development funds placemaking in public spaces, and Thriving Kids supports youth and families. Nonprofits and fiscally sponsored community groups in Reno County should consider applying.

Could a playground win this?

Possible fit Medium confidence

Playgrounds are not named, but the Community & Economic Development category funds placemaking in public spaces, and Thriving Kids supports youth development and families. A playground or play space improvement in Reno County could fit either category.

also, projects that strengthen the quality of place in Reno County through placemaking in public spaces and improving housing quality and accessibility.

Thriving Kids - Projects that support high-quality early care and education, youth development, and families. Maximum request of $20,000.

Based on the funder's words, from hutchcf.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

Review the Fund for Reno County Guidelines and the example application for your category.
Contact Senior Program Officer Jan Steen to discuss your project idea.
Submit your proposal online through the Foundant Grant Lifecycle Management system (GLM).

See this grant on hutchcf.org (opens in a new tab)

All the details

Match: None listed
Cycle: In 2026 there were two cycles. Impact Cycle 1 is closed, and the Impact Cycle 2 deadline was Aug. 7. Watch for the next year's cycles.
Who can apply, in full: Tax-exempt organizations serving Reno County. Community groups without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.
What it funds: Projects in set Impact Cycle categories, including community and economic development with placemaking in public spaces, youth and families, arts and culture, community engagement, and organizational capacity.
Area: Reno County, Kansas
Contact: Jan Steen, Senior Program Officer, jan@hutchcf.org, 620-663-5293
Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://hutchcf.org/nonprofitsandgrants/available-grants/ (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Tue, Nov 3, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.