Dane G. Hansen Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Dane G. Hansen Foundation supports education, healthcare, economic development, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification in Northwest Kansas.
FUNDING AREAS: Education, healthcare, economic development, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, community beautification
IP TAKE: Hansen looks to divide funding equally among the 26 counties it serves in the region, which means there are some great opportunities here for small nonprofits.
PROFILE: Established in 1965, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation is a private foundation based in Logan, Kansas. An estate donation from Hansen created the foundation, which provides grants, scholarships, and internship opportunities. Hansen was a local Logan resident who was the son of a Danish immigrant and a successful businessman who ran a large general store and multiple mills. The foundation aims to provide “opportunities for the people of Northwest Kansas to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.” It funds local efforts for education, healthcare, economic development, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has three specific goals with its grantmaking: reverse the population decline, increase economic opportunities, and strengthen critical community services. Education grants focus on self-reliance and creating a capable workforce. Health grants target access to care and health lifestyle practices. Economic grants fund business diversity and quality job opportunities. Social services grants fund community disaster relief and help people with special needs. Environment grants support air and water quality in the region. Arts and culture grants encourage tourism and exchanging ideas, while beautification grants improve public spaces and social engagement. The Hansen Foundation also engages in special initiatives and has special programs for summer reading grants and local art event grants.
Grants range between about $10,000 and $2 million. Learn more about this funder’s local giving on the grants awarded pages of the funder’s website. Grantmaking focuses on Northwest Kansas. It provides grants in 26 counties in the region. Past local grantees include the Grainfield Community Development Committee, High Plains Public Radio, and the Downtown Hays Development Corporation.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It accepts applications throughout the year through its online application system. Hansen reviews applications monthly that are received by the 25th of each month. Direct general questions to the staff at 785-689-4832 or via online form.
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