Let's thrive
OCCF is making grants to improve the quality of life in Osborne County today, as well as in the future.
What we do
OCCF is more than a grant-giving entity; it's a vital part of Osborne County. We are working to build the future through endowed funds and charitable giving.
Grants
Funds & Scholarships
OCCF offers four grant cycles per year.
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January 1 - February 28
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March 1 - May 31
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June 1 - August 31
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September 1 - November 30
The following entities are eligible to apply for OCCF grants:
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501(c)(3) organizations
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Government entities
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Public entities
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Educational institutions
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Churches
Future Gifts
Between 2020 and 2064, nearly $30 billion dollars will transfer from one generation to the next in Osborne County. The opportunity to capture a portion of that wealth is a remarkable one, and the time is now. If just five percent went to our local communities through planned charitable gifts as a part of estate planning, the future for Osborne County would be forever changed.
You can create your own legacy and help us deliver on our mission far into the future by including a gift to the Osborne County Community Foundation in your estate plan. Plus, in many cases, a charitable gift helps you avoid or reduce estate taxes.
OCCF can also be a beneficiary of retirement accounts, annuities, and other accounts.
Stewardship Counseling
OCCF partners with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to assist potential donors in their effort to help secure the future of Osborne County. The Hansen Foundation's NW KS Gives initiative
John Griffin, an estate planning attorney at Stewardship Counseling, is available to work with donors free of charge. John will consult with donors to review existing estate plans or to help create a new one. Once an outline is created, donors work with their existing attorney (or an attorney can be recommended) to complete the documents (paid for by the donor).
OCCF offers numerous types of funds that benefit our communities for perpetuity. Below is a list of established funds.
Bible Baptist Church Fund
Organization Fund | Funds benefit the Bible Baptist Church of Osborne
Brush Family Foundation Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Produces grants that benefit projects in Downs and the greater Downs area.
Bull City Community Foundation Fund
Organization Fund | Benefits projects in Alton
Cheyenne Cemetery Fund
Organization Fund | Benefits the Cheyenne Cemetery
Downs Community Connection Fund
Organization Fund | Benefits projects in Downs
Midway Coop Ag Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Benefits agriculture projects and programs, including FFA and 4-H, in Osborne, Russell, Smith, and Jewell counties.
Osborne County Ag & FFA Programs Fund
Organization Fund | Funds benefit the USD 392 FFA program
Osborne County Community Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Produces grants that benefit projects in Osborne County.
Osborne County Community and/or
Economic Development Fund
Designated Fund | Produces an annual allocation to make grants to charitable, qualifying organizations that support community and/or economic development in Osborne County.
Osborne County Rural Fire Department #2 Fund
Organizational Fund | Produces an annual stream of income for the benefit of the rural fire department in southern Osborne County.
Osborne Public Library Fund
Organization Fund | Funds benefit Osborne Public Library.
Poore Family Farms Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Benefits youth agriculture programs at USD 392 Osborne.
Shady Bend Golf Course Fund
Designated Fund | Created by Ron Kaser in memory of Bonnie Kaser, as well as Les and Fannie Kaser, this endowed fund will provide lasting support for the sustainability and improvements of the Shady Bend Golf Course in Osborne.
Solomon Valley Transportation Fund
Organizational Fund | Dedicated to keeping transportation in our rural communities sustainable.
Sims Family Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Intended uses include maintenance of the Sanders Ball Diamond in Osborne, maintaining and improving Christmas decorations and lighting in Osborne, and maintenance, improvements, and enhancements to the Sims Event Center in Osborne.
Totten Family Memorial Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Serves as a resource for math, science, and music departments within USD 392 Osborne and USD 107 Rock Hills.
United Methodist Church Fund
Organization Fund | Creates an annual stream of income for the Osborne United Methodist Church.
USD 392 Fund
Organization Fund | Creates an annual stream of income for USD 392 Osborne County Schools.
Welch Family Memorial Fund
Designated Fund | Creates an annual stream of income for the Alton Centennial Garden.
Rothenberger Scholarship Fund
USD 392 Osborne seniors interested in pursuing an education degree at Ft. Hays State University or higher education at Kansas State University may apply.
Rothenberger College Scholarship Fund
Recipients of the Rothenberger Scholarship Fund may apply after completing one year of college.
Relocation Guide
OCCF maintains a helpful Osborne County Relocation Guide designed to welcome new residents and support those considering a move to the area. The guide highlights local communities, schools, healthcare, recreation, and essential services—everything you need to know to make Osborne County, Kansas, your home.