Sheridan County Community Foundation to host grant writing workshop June 5

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 23, 2025

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Karl Pratt

Executive Director

Sheridan County Community Foundation

785.677.5090

director@growsheridancounty.org

Foundation to host grant writing workshop June 5

By Karl Pratt, executive director, Sheridan County Community Foundation

Hoxie, Kan. ⸺ The Sheridan County Community Foundation is pleased to offer a Grant Writing Workshop in Hoxie on Thursday, June 5, 2025, offering nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and community leaders an opportunity to learn how to access funding for projects that benefit Northwest Kansas.

The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Bottle KAP Studios, 721 Main Street, Hoxie. Attendees will receive expert guidance from Betsy Wearing and Kyra Reese of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and Carol Sloper of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation.

Participants will learn key strategies for writing strong grant applications and will be guided through the application processes for both the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Sheridan County Community Foundation—an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation.

The workshop is hosted by the Sheridan County Community Foundation and is open to the public at no cost. Refreshments will be provided, and pre-registration is requested by Friday, May 30 to assist with event planning.

"This workshop is a valuable opportunity for local organizations to gain the knowledge and tools they need to pursue meaningful funding opportunities,” said Karl Pratt, Executive Director of the Sheridan County Community Foundation. “We encourage all Sheridan County area organizations to attend and take advantage of this resource.”

For more information or to register, visit www.growsheridancounty.org/events or contact Pratt at 785-677-5090 or email director@growsheridancounty.org.

SCCF is an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation based in Bird City. The foundation seeks to encourage, prudently manage, and distribute charitable contributions to improve the quality of life of Sheridan County residents, now and in the future. To learn more, contact Pratt at 785-677-5090, director@growsheridancounty.org, or visit www.growsheridancounty.org. Connect with SCCF at www.facebook.com/sheridanccf.