Greater Manhattan Community Foundation

09/24/2026

‼️ Grant Cycles Opening Soon ‼️

Two grant opportunities open October 1!

The Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant and Q4 Lincoln & Dorothy Deihl Community and Arts & Humanities Grants will soon be accepting applications.

If your organization has a project that could benefit from funding, now is a great time to review the grant guidelines and prepare to apply.

Learn more about each opportunity and application requirements at: mcfks.org/apply-for-a-grant

09/23/2026

We’re proud to announce a Q3 Lincoln and Dorothy Deihl Community Grant recipient! 💚

Manhattan Free Clinic received $20,000 to support the relocation and renovation of its clinic, helping the organization continue providing access to health care in the Greater Manhattan community.

The Lincoln and Dorothy Deihl Community Grants support significant projects and strategic initiatives addressing basic human needs, youth, and arts and humanities throughout our community.

Congratulations to Manhattan Free Clinic!

Read more about our Q3 Deihl grant recipients: conta.cc/4y6a8uO

09/23/2026

Miss Monday’s live show? Catch up anytime! 🎙️

This week on GMCF Community Hour, we welcomed Scott Voos, Executive Director, and Mia Wells, Academy Director, of Be Able to talk about the housing program and its national accreditation, the Be Able Academy, workforce readiness, and what to expect at this years Upside-Down Auction.

In our second segment, Brenda Hoefler, Treasurer, and Danielle Cerbe, Gala Committee Memeber, with LightMHK joined us to share what's going on at LightMHK, their feature in the K-Stater Magazine, the LightMHK grant program, and information on their upcoming The Light Within Gala.

Catch both conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, or our website: mcfks.org/philanthropy-today-podcast

Then tune in Mondays at 9:00 a.m. on News Radio KMAN to hear more about what’s happening in our community.

09/22/2026

What if your first delivery of the season did more than begin harvest?

What if it began a year of impact?

We're inviting producers to consider making their first load a Gift of Grain this harvest.

One load can help support scholarships, nonprofits, community projects, and future generations. You choose your passion; we help make the connection.

One Harvest. One Challenge.

Will your first load help strengthen your community?

Learn more: mcfks.org/gift-of-grain

Building relationships between donors and community needs.

09/21/2026

⏰ Don’t forget! YES! Fund Grant applications are open.

Funding is available to support activity-based before- and after-school programs that create meaningful opportunities for Manhattan youth.

If your organization has an idea that can help young people connect, grow, develop new skills, and thrive outside the classroom, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Application Deadline: September 30
💻 Learn more + apply: mcfks.org/apply-for-a-grant

09/17/2026

🌾 Harvest with Purpose

Every Gift of Grain begins with a story.

For one local farmer, it began with grain he already had and a desire to support the Albany Historical Society.

With help from the Greater Sabetha Community Foundation, that grain became a gift of $18,150.97 to support an organization important to him and help preserve local history for generations to come.

One Harvest. One Story. One meaningful impact.

Read the full story: bit.ly/HarvestWithPurpose_Sabetha

Building relationships between donors and community needs.

09/16/2026

Miss Monday’s live show? Catch up anytime! 🎙️

This week on GMCF Community Hour, we welcomed Chris Spooner, Foundation Director, of Manhattan Community Health Foundation to talk about the focus of the foundation, grants awarded in July through their Community Health & Wellness Awareness program, the scholarship recipients of the Mary Lindquist Auxiliary Scholarship program, and the Cornerstone of Community Health Award.

In our second segment, Jori Louise Cheville, Director of Curatorial Affairs, with the Museum of Art + Light, joined us to share what is new at the museum right now! Including details on the Generation to Generation exhibition, what to expect in The Janus Restraint: Polychrome Ritual by Barry Anderson, and what to look forward to in October with Picasso: Line & Lens.

Plus, we have a special bonus segment this week! Get to know our new Vice President for Investment & Real Estate Services, Dené Kaster, as she sits down with Dave Lewis and Shane Shivley to talk about how her role rounds out the leadership team, her short and long term goals, and why she chose to join GMCF team.

Catch all three conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, or our website: mcfks.org/philanthropy-today-podcast

Then tune in Mondays at 9:00 a.m. on News Radio KMAN to hear more about what’s happening in our community.

09/15/2026

🌾 Harvest with Purpose

Every Gift of Grain begins with a story.

Meet local ag philanthropists, Leslie & Gary, that have made charitable giving part of their harvest tradition.

Their generosity is helping strengthen the community they call home while supporting causes that matter most to them.

One Harvest. One Story.

Read their story: bit.ly/HarvestWithPurpose_Scoby

Building relationships between donors and community needs.

09/13/2026

Happy Grandparents Day!

Grandparents help shape the values, traditions, and memories that last a lifetime. Today, we celebrate the love, wisdom, and generosity they share with their families and our communities.

Thank you to all the grandparents who continue to make a difference across generations.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who served, and reflect on the resilience of our nation.

On this Patriot Day, may we be reminded that even in difficult times, compassion, generosity, and service have the power to bring communities together.