The Topeka Community Foundation offers opportunities for financial assistance
to individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Organizations

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2010 Initiatives

In 2010, the Topeka Community Foundation's initiatives include Youth Development, Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyles and Capacity Building.

Youth Development

Collaborative initiatives which teach useful skills and build self-confidence of young people in Shawnee County ensuring capable, effective leaders for the next generation.

The Youth Development Concept Paper is due Friday, February 26th. Click here  to download the paper.  For more information on grant opportunities, please contact the Foundation at (785) 272-4804.

Mental Health

Educating, protecting and advancing the rights of persons with mental health disabilities in Shawnee County.

The Mental Health RFP deadline will be available May 3, 2010 on the web site.

Healthy Lifestyles

Programs/projects which facilitate healthy lifestyles for residents in Nemaha, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Osage and Lyon Counties.

The Healthy Lifestyles Concept Paper will be available June 18, 2010 on the web site.

Capacity Building

Assisting organizations in developing leadership, infrastructure and management systems that improve performance, impact and sustainability. 

Individuals

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Building Families Fund

The Building Families Fund offers grant support to Kansas Christian families adopting internationally and domestically.  The fund has two deadlines each year.  Applicants are encouraged to have a completed homestudy before applying.  For more information call (785) 272-4804 or e-mail Marsha Pope at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Building Families Fund Application

Topeka West Rotary Youth Enrichment Grant

The Topeka West Rotary offers grants to students participating in educational, recreational and cultural experiences. If you have questions call 785/272-4804 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Topeka West Rotary Youth Enrichment Grant

Kansas Blood Services Fund

The Kansas Blood Services Fund with the Topeka Community Foundation provides scholarships for individuals in the medical field of blood banking or a related field.

Residents of Nemaha, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Osage and Lyon counties are eligible to apply.

Kansas Blood Services Application

The Women’s Fund

The Women's Fund was established with the Topeka Community Foundation in 2006 with the mission "To promote women's leadership in philanthropy, increase charitable contributions and strengthen their value through collective giving, and encourage a new generation of philanthropists."

In grantmaking, The Women's Fund is committed to supporting groundbreaking solutions to complex problems facing women and children and to being a catalyst for enduring change.

 

The 2009 RFP deadline has passed.

For more information or other grant opportunities, please contact the Foundation office at (785) 272-4804.

Boss Hawg’s Charitable Giving Fund

The Boss Hawg’s Charitable Giving Fund with the Topeka Community Foundation is a donor advised fund that was established by the Boss Hawg’s Restaurant and Catering Co. to provide financial assistance to organizations that support the Fund’s area of interest which is children's programs. If you have any questions about the Boss Hawg’s Charitable Giving Fund call at 785/272-4804 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Boss Hawg's Grant Application

Stallard Family Fund

The Stallard Family Fund with the Topeka Community Foundation was created to assist nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Onaga area.  If you have questions, call 785-272-4804 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Stallard Family Fund Application