The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties, is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Friday, Nov. 15.

This year, more than $150,000 is available to charitable projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties, with over $50,000 available per county. Grants will be awarded from the following funds:

• Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund – available for programs and projects that address education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.

• Ellis, Rooks and Trego County Legacy Funds – available for projects that improve the quality of life in either Ellis, Rooks or Trego Counties.

• Heartland Area Action Fund – available for projects that improve the quality of life for Heartland area residents.

• Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Heartland/Heartland Healthy Living Fund – available for projects and programs that protect and promote the health and well-being of Heartland area residents.

Funding is limited to projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations including government and public entities, educational institutions and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 15.

Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available HERE.

— HCF