Jewell County Community Foundation - Kansas

06/15/2026

During its spring grant cycle, the Jewell County Community Foundation awarded over $38,000 to 11 projects throughout Jewell County. The following organizations received funding:

🚒Esbon Rural Fire District #3: $2,446.70 for walkaway brackets and a free-standing hanging unit

📚❤️Burr Oak Community Library: $1,430 for 2 complete AED units with wall cabinets

🏡👶Jewell County Strong, Inc: $1,312.52 for a new front for the community daycare

🚰🧰City of Esbon: $1,400 for a hydrant flow test kit

🌱🌻Post Rock Extension District: $3,500 for a garden at the Jewell County Strong Wellness Center

🛝♿City of Jewell: $5,587 for inclusive play space equipment at Maag City Park

🏊‍♀️💪Jewell County Strong Inc: $1,206.54 for aquatic therapy tools and weight room mirrors

🚒🦺Jewell County Fire District 6: $5,072 for fire equipment

🤱🏥Jewell County Health Department: $1,000 for a mobile lactation station

🎆✨Jewell County Revitalization: $7,000 for the Jewell County Skies: Sparkling with Independence celebration

🎭❄️Jewell County Cinema, Inc: $8,500 for a new HVAC for the Ute Theatre

This round of grants was made possible by two funds at the community foundation: the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, which focuses on improving quality of life throughout the county, and the Jewell County Community Fund, which focuses on the present and future needs of Jewell County.

The foundation’s next grant cycle opens September 1, with online applications due Nov 1, 2026. For more information, visit https://jewellcountycf.org/grants/ or contact Kyra Gritten at (785) 378 - 5055 or [email protected].

05/25/2026

05/16/2026

Shoutout to all Jewell County graduates!
Your journey is just beginning, and your potential is limitless.
Go forward with courage, your community believes in you!

04/30/2026

🔆 Spring Grants due May 1st 🔆

If you have a project that will benefit our community, don’t miss your chance to apply. We look forward to supporting local ideas and initiatives.

04/25/2026

Only ONE WEEK left to submit your application for our spring grant cycle!

Learn more, or get started here: https://jewellcountycf.org/grants/

04/02/2026

Match Month may be over, but there are always opportunities at JCCF!

We are still accepting applications for our Spring Grant Round until May 1st at 11:59 pm!

Get started here: https://jewellcountycf.org/grants/

03/31/2026

We are over the moon to share that on this last day of Match Month, we have not only met, but EXCEEDED, our $100,000 goal!!!

The day isn't over yet, and we should have the final numbers in the coming days, but we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to our community for once again being part of the IMPACT!

Year after year, we are blown away by how people come together to support JCCF, and this year is no exception.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

03/26/2026

‼️We have 7 DAYS to go! ‼️

And we are over 85% of the way to our goal! We are close, and we need YOUR help to get there! If you've already donated, spread the word to your friends and family! And if you haven't, now is the perfect time!

💻 Donate online - https://bit.ly/3uyOG6i

OR

📭 Mail a check :

Jewell County Community Foundation
PO Box 154
Mankato, KS 66956

OR

🤝Drop your donation off in person at the JCCF office in the courthouse.

03/24/2026

HUGE thanks to Double H Ringnecks for hosting the Tower Shoot again this year and to everyone who participated.

There's still just a little over one week left to donate. Let's get to $100,000!

Thank you to all who came out and supported our annual fundraiser for Jewell County Community Foundation and Match Month. There is still time to donate for Match Month and support the growth of Jewell County!

03/23/2026

With 9 days left, we are over 70% of the way to our goal!

Let's finish out the month strong and raise $100,000!

Want to help and be a part of the IMPACT? Here's how:

💻 Donate online - https://bit.ly/3uyOG6i

OR

📭 Mail a check :
Jewell County Community Foundation
PO Box 154
Mankato, KS 66956

OR

🤝Drop your donation off in person at the JCCF office in the courthouse!