GACF Accepting Grant Applications Through September 30 [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2020 GACF grant cycle were due by September 30, 2021, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: Calling all nonprofits that make a difference in the Girard area: the Girard Area Community Foundation wants to help fund your project! Our grant application for 2021 will … Continue reading →

Save the Date! GACF’s First-Ever Charity Golf Tournament

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: On Thursday, June 10, 2021, GACF is hosting its first annual, 9-hole, two-person scramble tournament at Crawford Hills Golf Course in Girard. The tournament is to raise funds for Girard Area Community Foundation granting. Here’s What You Need To Know We will provide … Continue reading →

2020 GACF Grant Recipients Announced

Although we were unable to celebrate together at our annual grant reception, we are still very happy to announce that for 2020 GACF was able to award grants to 10 different organizations! The following groups received a combined total of $42,284 in grants for various projects that meet the requirements set forth by the GACF. … Continue reading →

GACF’s 2020 Grant Application Now Available! [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2020 GACF grant cycle were due by September 30, 2020, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: We are happy to announce that the 2020 GACF grant application is now available! If you are involved with a local nonprofit that is making lasting improvements to … Continue reading →

2019 Grantees Attend Banquet

The Girard Area Community Foundation held its grant-awards banquet on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. We awarded over $42,000 in grants to 12 different local organizations. This was a very special night! Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone who has had a part in the success of GACF! You are truly “Preserving Traditions … Continue reading →

You’re Invited! Come See the GACF Talent Show September 24

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation is hosting a community talent show in Shireman Auditorium at Girard High School at 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2019. Read more about it in Hometown Girard or check out the flyer below! We look forward to seeing … Continue reading →

2019 Grant Applications Open [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2019 GACF grant cycle were due by September 27, 2019, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation announces the 2019 grant cycle. The Foundation will begin accepting applications on September 1, 2019, from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public institutions … Continue reading →

Tournament Time! GACF Softball Tournament 2019

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: We are preparing for the 5th annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament, which will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Walnut, Kansas. If you’ve never made it out to this event, we invite you to attend. It’s a great time! Plus, tournament proceeds … Continue reading →

2018 GACF Grant Recipients Recognized

We had a great evening last night at the annual GACF Banquet, where over $36,000 in grants to local organization were awarded. Thank you all for coming, thank you all who have been a part of the Girard Area Community Foundation! 2018 GACF Grant Recipients Congratulations to all our 2018 grant recipients! Thank you for … Continue reading →

4th Annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament Coming Soon!

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: The 4th annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13 (UPDATE) Saturday, October 27, 2018, in Walnut, Kansas! Come enjoy the fun while raising money for a great cause! Proceeds from this event benefit the … Continue reading →