Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Grants

Grants from the Lincoln & Dorothy Deihl Arts fund for community and public arts projects intended to cultivate a thriving community. Proposals should support public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art and art disciplines. The current funding focus is long-term displays and projects that are free and easily accessible to the public; all art forms are welcome. Proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000 (a request guideline, not a stated award bound). Eligible applicants: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) to apply or apply in partnership with a 501(c)(3) organization.; Proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000.; A detailed budget is required to calculate all anticipated project/program expenses.; Proposals generally should NOT be made for projects requiring ongoing support from GMCF.; Generally, grants are awarded to proposals for projects located in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.; The funding focus at this time includes support for long-term displays and projects that are free and easily accessible to the public.; Applicants should read the GMCF Community Arts & Humanities Checklist before applying.; A Final Report is required before requesting additional funding for previous grant recipients.. Geography served: Manhattan; Riley County, Kansas. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2026..

Supports projects likely to have a major impact on community efforts in basic human needs and youth, located in or impacting a large segment of the population. Typically proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000; multi-year funding to reach an approved project total will be considered. The online application is ongoing throughout the year, with committee reviews taking place quarterly. Eligible applicants: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations with a potential project should complete the online application that includes a letter of intent/interest to the GMCF for initial screening by the Deihl grants committee.; Schools and government agencies will not be considered.; Organizations may apply in multiple quarters but will only be awarded one Deihl grant per calendar year.; The committee prefers that personnel costs be covered by the non-profit.; A subsequent interview of proposers may be requested; the committee meets quarterly to review requests for which it wants more information in a face-to-face presentation, and applicants will be notified if this is requested.; Typically, proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000.; Proposals generally should NOT be made for projects requiring ongoing support from GMCF, although multi-year funding to reach an approved project total will be considered.; Proposals for larger or more complex projects should include an especially detailed budget specifying the cost of each element of the project.; Generally grants are awarded to proposals clearly focused on the support of the constituents of Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.; Arts-related proposals should use the Community Arts Grants application.; A Final Report is required before requesting additional funding for previous grant recipients.. Geography served: Manhattan; Riley County, Kansas. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2026..

Grants from the Lincoln & Dorothy Deihl Arts and Humanities fund for projects that bring humanities to life for general audiences through public programming, exploring topics in literature, ethics and/or culture (e.g., interpretive exhibitions, community conversations, town halls, panel discussions, presentations, book discussions, films). Proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000 (a request guideline, not a stated award bound). Eligible applicants: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) to apply or apply in partnership with a 501(c)(3) organization.; Humanities grants are offered to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.; Proposals should require awards exceeding $10,000.; A detailed budget is required to calculate all anticipated project/program expenses.; Proposals generally should NOT be made for projects requiring ongoing support from GMCF.; Generally, grants are awarded to proposals for projects located in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.; The experience or event must be accompanied by some form of facilitated learning.; Project topics may be international, national, regional or local in focus but should be locally relevant, drawing connections to broad themes or historical questions.; The project should not involve advocacy for a particular viewpoint and should be free of bias; a balance of viewpoints should be present.; Grant funds should only be used for direct costs, i.e., exhibition fees, speaker fees and speaker travel, and resources needed to facilitate learning.; Cost share may include staff or volunteer time devoted to the project, donated use of office space, venue facilities, equipment, supplies, refreshments or other contributions.; Applicants should read the GMCF Community Arts & Humanities Checklist before applying.; A Final Report is required before requesting additional funding for previous grant recipients.. Geography served: Manhattan; Riley County, Kansas. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2026..