2026 Grant Recipients Announced

On Tuesday, July 21, HCF wrapped up our 12 Days of Christmas in July with a Tinsel & Cheer Community Celebration at Ruby’s Lounge. A highlight of the evening was awarding more than $10,000 to this year’s HCF competitive grant recipients. It is an honor to help support these organizations as they develop meaningful projects and programs that will enrich lives and strengthen our community!

Halstead First United Methodist Church – non-perishable food/supplies and perishable food vouchers for the Blessing Box

Halstead Senior Center – weekly lunch program

Halstead Cloverleaf 4-H Club – Main Street planter beautification project

Halstead Interfaith Council – community Vacation Bible School

Halstead American Legion Post #231 – new signage

Halstead Historical Society – Halstead Heritage Museum and Depot repairs

United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties – Dolly Parton Imagination Library books for Halstead families

Kansas Learning Center For Health – community garden improvements

Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center – child abuse prevention and reporting programming

Harvey County Health Department – bike safety programming