• Programs serving Wichita, Kansas
• Programs that avoid duplication of existing services
• Programs that collaborate with or facilitate collaboration among nonprofit organizations
• Programs that suggest creative and practical approaches to community problems
• Organizations with fiscal soundness
• Organizations that leverage other funding sources when available
• Programs that exhibit measurable results
• Organizations that demonstrate present and future sustainability
• Programs that address prevention as well as remediation
• Capital equipment, improvements and construction

WHAT DO WE DECLINE?

• General support of operating budgets 
• Reduction of organizational debt
• Direct lobbying or influencing of elections
• Tax-supported government functions
• Funding individuals
• Unnecessary duplication of existing services
• Fund-raising campaigns and expenses
• Endowments
• Fellowships
• Beauty or talent contests
• Support of religious organizations of religious purposes
• Courtesy advertising

FUNDING LEVELS
The Victor Murdock Fund will consider requests beginning at $500.00. The average grant awarded is $2,500-$5,000.

Requests for larger amounts may be considered under special circumstances. Applicants should contact the Wichita Community Foundation prior to submittal of requests greater than $5,000.

Applicants should be aware requests often exceed available funds and unfortunately, many worthwhile organizations may not be funded

HOW TO APPLY
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines carefully prior to submitting a grant.

The Program Officer of the Wichita Community Foundation is available at 316-264-4880 to answer questions regarding the application form and how it is to be completed.

The application should be no longer than 2 pages, with 11 point type. Enclose the proposal in leaf form only (no covers). Include one original with one copy of the attachments (see Attachments), and 5 collated copies, on holed paper, of the following items numbered:

1. Application Cover Page
2. Description of your organization
3. What the funds will be used for
4. Why it is needed
5. How it will help
6. Project Budget (this may be submitted on a separate page)

Required Attachments
Submit one copy of the following along with the original request.

1. Board of Directors List
2. Copy of 501(c)(3) designation letter from the Internal Revenue Service
3. When your organization was founded
4. The most recent financial statements (with management report) and current operating budget of the organization.

Grants are awarded following the meeting of the Victor Murdock Fund advisory board and the Wichita Community Foundation Board in October.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Grant applications are due to the Wichita Community Foundation at 200 W. Douglas, Suite 250, Wichita, KS 67202 no later than 4 p.m. on the 30th of August. There will be no exceptions.

APPLICATION FORM
Download form   (right click on this link and choose "Save Target as..." to download this application to your hard drive)

Wichita Community Foundation
200 W. Douglas, Suite 250
Wichita, Kansas 67202

Phone: (316) 264-4880
Fax: (316) 264-7592

e-mail: wcf@wichitacf.org