Grants Archive

CACF 2025 Grant Applications Now Open!

The Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) is excited to announce that the 2025 grant applications are open January 1 through November 30! Applications are available through the online portal. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the review committee. Learn more about the CACF grants, find helpful how-tos, and view a list of previously funded projects on … Continue reading →

How can my organization apply for a grant from CACF?

Hello again! Welcome to the second post in a short series of Columbus Area Community Foundation walkthroughs! Through this series, we’ll be explaining—in more detail than you probably wanted!—the basics of how you can best use your local community foundation in Columbus, Kansas. Our first post focused on donations; this one is all about grants! … Continue reading →

CACF Announces 2024 Grant Recipients

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The Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 CACF grant cycle. The grant applications are available online and open annually on January 1st, closing on November 30th. All applications are evaluated quarterly. In 2024, CACF offered $56,927 in competitive grant funds to 7 projects throughout the Columbus area. … Continue reading →

CACF Announces 2025 Grant Recipients

The Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 CACF competitive grant cycle. The grant cycle opens on January 1st and closes on November 30th. All grant applications are evaluated quarterly by the review committee. In total, $106,200 was awarded to 7 projects through competitive granting in 2025. The … Continue reading →