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Grants

We offer a range of grant opportunities to qualified charitable organizations, including 501c3 nonprofits, educational, governmental and religious institutions.
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Scholarships

We offer scholarships to assist and encourage promising students, including those challenged by educational costs. Application deadline is April 1.
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Donors

Together, we can create a bright future for Kansas and the people who call Ellsworth County area home. We take the time to understand what is important to you, so that we can provide expert advice to maximize your charitable giving.
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News from the Community Foundation

SHCF’s $100,000 Catalyst for Care!

𝗦𝗛𝗖𝗙’𝘀 $𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 Something remarkable is taking place in Ellsworth County, and it starts with belief. Not just belief in healthcare or infrastructure, but belief in one another.

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Exciting News for Future Medical Students in Ellsworth County!!

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 Many of you have heard about the incredible $15 million gift from Drs. David and Katrina Seitz to the University of

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CONGRATULATIONS WILSON AREA SCHOLARS!

🎉 Honoring the 2025 Wilson Area Scholarship Recipients! The Smoky Hills Community Foundation is proud to celebrate an inspiring group of students from Sylvan-Lucas Unified Schools who have been selected

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Colby Richard

Executive Director

Office: 519 Prairie Lane Mail: PO Box 265 Ellsworth, KS 67439

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