SCCF Awards Nearly $150,000 in Annual Grant Cycle
South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) was excited to award nearly $150,000 in community, children’s health, teacher’s, and Pratt County Achievement Place grants. Covering seven counties, SCCF’s goal is to reach many different sectors of each community, hopefully making a large impact with limited funding.
“This is one of our favorite seasons of the year,” said Holly Rooks, SCCF Executive Director. “It’s such an incredible feeling seeing this impact grow each year thanks to the skilled planning from our Foundation’s Founders and SCCF Board Members.”
This annual grant cycle opens June 1st of each year with a deadline of August 31st. The Foundation offers 3 grant opportunties to all seven counties in the form of a $5,000 Children's Health Grant, Community Grant, and a Teacher's $100 Grant.
Pratt County was also the lucky recipient of a new annual opportunity sponsored by the Pratt County Achievement Place for Youth Development Projects or Programs.
Below is the 2021 Grant Recipients...
Barber County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
USD 254 – Medicine Lodge Schools: Self-Regulation & Gross Motor Development
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Hardtner Health Coalition: Flag Poles & Time/Temperature Sign...................................... $398
Barber County United: Mental Health First Aid Training................................................ $2,000
Kiowa United Methodist Church: Food Pantry Supplies.................................................. $1,920
South Barber Grade School: Emotional & Social Behavior Books...................................... $398
Medicine Lodge Junior High & High School: Food Pantry Supplies............................... $2,000
Friends of Kiowa District Hospital & Manor Foundation: Hygiene Products.................. $1,413
Medicine Lodge High School: Community Garden Supplies............................................... $300
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital & Physician's Clinic: Stop the Bleed Kits............... $2,000
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
Medicine Lodge Grade School: Science Consumables................................................ Jeff Fields
Medicine Lodge Grade School: Book Sets................................................................. Julie Banks
South Barber High School: Family & Consumer Science Supplies...................... Jenny Cantrell
Comanche County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
USD 300 – South Central Schools: New School Nurse Supplies
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Protection Township Library: GaGa Pit for 5th Quarter.................................................. $1,675
WEPAC Alliance: Mammograms for Comanche County................................................. $1,500
Protection Valley Manor: Memory Walking Path............................................................. $2,000
South Central Elementary School: Playground Set for Wilmore Community Park.......... $2,000
South Central Elementary School: Music Classroom Instruments.................................... $2,000
South Central Middle School: Tools for School Program................................................. $2,000
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
South Central Elementary School: Chapter Books for Reading Groups.............. Heather Moore
South Central Middle School: Circuit Kits.................................................................. Andi Dale
South Central High School: Books: The Outsiders.............................................. Kelly Hubbard
South Central Elementary School: Library Lapboards.......................................... Carolyn King
South Central High School: Lego Building Blocks................................................. Tim Erickson
South Central Middle School: Flexible Seating...................................................... Patsy Jellison
South Central Elementary School: Monthly Books for Kids................................... Kena Jackson
South Central Elementary School: Resources for Math & Literacy Centers............. Linda Haas
Kingman County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
City of Kingman: Broadway Park Renovations
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Cunningham Elementary School: STEM Lab....................................................................... $607
Kingman EMS: Emergency Child Restraints.................................................................... $2,000
Horizons Mental Health Center: Group Room Supplies....................................................... $500
Youth Core Ministries: Core Community Workshops & Materials................................... $1,263
Norwich United Methodist Church: Norwich Community Bread Basket.......................... $1,500
Kingman Area Ministries, Inc.: Food Pantry Supplies...................................................... $1,500
Kingman Community Christmas Fund: Angel Gifts & Food............................................ $1,500
Kingman Carnegie Library: Youth Services STEM Projects............................................. $1,000
Cunningham Community Recreation: Announcer’s Box Repairs..................................... $1,000
Kingman Community Theatre Association: Marquee Repair........................................... $1,500
Kansas Honor Flights: Veterans Trip (for use in multiple counties)................................. $1,700
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
Norwich Elementary School: Writing Corner.................................................. Brandi Schroeder
Cunningham Elementary School: Learning Apps & Math Manipulatives............ Sheena Albers
Kiowa County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
Kiowa County Economic Development: Childcare Center Equipment
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Kiowa County Elementary School: CAPIT Learning Curriculum.................................... $1,900
Haviland Heritage Foundation: Historical Figures Life Size Cutouts.................................. $400
True North: Another Living Creature Program................................................................. $1,557
City of Greensburg: Disc Golf Course Tee Boxes................................................................ $968
Kiowa County Elementary School: Social & Emotional Books/Curriculum....................... $450
Youth Core Ministries: Computers for Check Out............................................................ $1,816
True North: Supplies for Healthy Food Initiative................................................................. $400
Kiowa County Media Center Foundation: Intercom for Live Events................................ $1,000
Barclay College: Nursing Simulator.................................................................................. $1,905
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
Kiowa County Elementary School: Estes Rockets.................................................... Nicole Cota
Kiowa County Elementary School: Flexible Seating & Scholastic Books.......... Abby Hoffman
Kiowa County Elementary School: Ukuleles.................................................... Amber Campbell
Kiowa County Junior High & High School: Tchoukball Nets.............................. Matt Hoffman
Haviland Grade School: Social Studies Curriculum.......................................... Madison Woody
Haviland Grade School: Greenhouse Supplies........................................................... Kay Unruh
Kiowa County High School: Big Read Event: To Kill a Mockingbird.............. Marshall Ballard
Kiowa County Elementary School: Heggerty Books & Activities.............................. Kristi Heft
Kiowa County High School: Dissection Pans................................................... Tonya Greenleaf
Kiowa County High School: Computer Mouses......................................................... Peter Kern
Haviland Grade School: Books for Library.......................................................... Marlieta Davis
Pratt County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
USD 382 – Pratt Schools: Water Bottle Refilling Stations
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Pratt County Health Department: Bicycle Repair Station................................................. $2,000
Pratt High School: High School Creative Writing Program............................................. $1,952
Skyline High School: Agriculture Labs............................................................................. $2,000
Pratt Public Library: Audio Books..................................................................................... $2,000
The Hope Center of Pratt: Food Pantry Supplies.............................................................. $1,000
The Hope Center of Pratt: Fans & Window A/C Units for Pratt County.......................... $1,000
Abundant Harvest Church of the Nazarene: A/C Units for The Loft................................. $2,000
First Assembly of God: Backpacks & School Supplies..................................................... $2,000
Pratt High School: CoachPad for Football Team................................................................. $920
Pratt Area Humane Society: Supplies for Enrichment Program....................................... $2,000
Pratt Teen Center: Supplies to Upgrade Facility............................................................... $2,000
Liberty Middle School: Whiteboard Tables for Classroom.............................................. $1,438
B-29 Museum: Guttering for Museum.................................................................................. $600
Youth Core Ministries: Supplies for Outreach..................................................................... $993
Arrowhead West: Wheelchair Swing.................................................................................... $750
Dealing Hope: Clothing Bank Supplies............................................................................. $1,000
South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative: Self-Regulation Kits....................... $965
Kansas Honor Flights: Veterans Trip (for use in multiple counties) ................................ $1,700
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
Skyline Middle & High School: Aeroponic Garden Supplies............................. Anita DeWeese
Skyline Middle School: Social Studies Games............................................... Kristin McPherson
Pratt High School: Life on the Farm Board Games............................................. Rachel Easdon
Pratt High School: Geometry Clinometers.......................................................... Lance Sorensen
Pratt High School: Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum................................. Chris Battin
Pratt High School: Bumper & Launch Kits............................................................... Heath Sharp
2021 Pratt County Achievement Place Grant Recipients:
Pratt Teen Center: Technology for After School Program................................................. $2,000
The Hope Center of Pratt: Pratt County DEC Alliance Kids Fair.................................... $2,000
Pratt High School: Geometry Clinometers........................................................................... $200
Pratt High School: Ag Welding Shop Renovation.............................................................. $2,000
Rice County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
USD 401 – Chase-Raymond Schools: Bicycles, Helmets & Supplies
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Agewise Living: Outdoor Furniture..................................................................................... $600
First Baptist Church: Bathroom Remodel.......................................................................... $1,000
Child Care Services of Sterling: Furniture for Classroom................................................ $1,000
Lyons Public Library: Supplies to Update Storywalk........................................................... $862
First United Methodist Church: Food Supplies................................................................. $2,000
Lyons High School: Incubator.............................................................................................. $372
Northern Rice County Food Bank: Food Supplies............................................................ $2,000
Community Presbyterian Church: Food Supplies.............................................................. $1,437
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp.: Books for Rice & Stafford Co. Schools .................. $950
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
Lyons Middle School: Pi Day Supplies..................................................................... Dan Reazin
Sterling High School: Science Fair & Insect Collection Supplies............... Wendy Calderwood
Sterling High School: P.E. Curriculum................................................................... Jill Rowland
Raymond Junior High & Chase High School: Life Skills Curriculum.................. Sheree Poskey
Raymond Junior High & Chase High School: Scientific Calculators.............. Roxanna Habiger
Stafford County Recipients:
2021 SCCF $5,000 Children’s Health Grant Recipient:
USD 349 – Stafford Schools: Health & Nutrition Supplies
2021 SCCF Community Grant Recipients:
Stafford County Historical & Genealogical Society: Veterans' Memorial Exhibit....................... $2,000
Nora E. Larabee Memorial Library: Tents, Tables, and Chairs for Library................................. $1,053
Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library: Microform Universal Base Image Sensor....................... $1,000
City of Stafford: Pickleball Nets and New Poles........................................................................... $1,150
Macksville Elementary School: Books.......................................................................................... $1,796
South Central Kansas Library Foundation: Supplies for Outdoor Story Time.............................. $1,500
Youth Core Ministries: Curriculum & A/C Unit for Classroom................................................... $1,600
Stafford Recreation Commission: Weight Room Equipment......................................................... $2,000
Stafford High School: Educational Materials............................................................................... $2,000
St. John-Hudson Schools: Curriculum & Food Demonstration Supplies..................................... $2,000
South Central Kansas Library Foundation: CPR, First Aid, AED, & Babysitting Training......... $2,000
Smoky Hills Public Television Corp.: Books for Rice & Stafford Co. Schools............................... $950
2021 SCCF $100 Teacher’s Grant Recipients:
St. John Elementary School: Flexible Seating..................................................................... Taylor Gabel
St. John Elementary School: Classroom Instruments....................................................... Kristen Knight
St. John Elementary School: Wipeboard Flipcharts............................................................. Brad Emery
St. John Elementary School: Made for Me Literacy Curriculum.......................... Michelle Christiansen
Stafford Elementary School: Fidget Tools for Student Engagement................................... Kylie Meyer
Stafford Elementary School: Brain Boxes.......................................................................... Kaley Conant
St. John High School: Hand's on Mathematics Supplies................................................ Alysha Dickson
St. John High School: Spanish 1 Learning Activities.......................................................... Ixchel Mixon
Macksville High School: Graphic Novels ...........................................................................Patty Sanders