SYLVAN GROVE — During its spring grant cycle, the Post
Rock Community Foundation awarded over $59,000 to eight projects throughout
Lincoln County and those served by USD 298 and USD 299. The following
organizations received funding:Sylvan Senior Center, $17,444 to renovate Farmer’s Elevator
into a senior center.USD 298, $16,800 to update the basketball goal equipment at
Lincoln Jr/Sr High.Lincoln County Hospital, $5,058 to maintain community health
during the COVID-19 pandemic.USD 299, $5,000 to start an Operation School Supply Relief
program.USD 298, $4,396 to purchase classroom technology for Lincoln
Elementary School.Lincoln Senior Center, $2,200 to improve the water supply.Central Kansas Mental Health Center, $1,795 for a Mental
Health First Aid class provided in Lincoln County.Kansas Post Rock Limestone Coalition, $1,500 create Post
Rock Limestone Sightseeing Maps and Field Guides.Hunter Lions Club, $1,000 to provide high chairs, booster
seats, and changing tables to churches and the community center.Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports, $1,000 to replace
archery equipment for instruction.Luray Craftique Association, $1,000 to support the Luray
Food Pantry.USD 299, $460 for hands-on center activities for Sylvan
Elementary.This round of grants was made possible by four funds at the
community foundation: the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund and the Post Rock
Community Action Fund, which both focus on improving quality of life throughout
the county, the Kansas Health Foundation Fund, which supports the public health
of Lincoln County and those served by USD 298 and 299, and the Sylvan Area
Fund, which supports USD 299 and the economic growth and development within the
boundaries of USD 299.The foundation’s next grant cycle opens Aug. 1, with
online applications due Oct. 1, 2020. For more information, visit <a href="http://postrockcf.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/">http://postrockcf.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/</a>.

Post Rock Community Foundation awards spring grants