The Greater Salina Community Foundation is pleased to announce a call for grant applications from the Fund for Greater Salina. The Fund for Greater Salina is an unrestricted community grant fund supported through donations and investment returns.

Fund for Greater Salina grants will be awarded to selected non-profit organizations, or individuals or groups with a charitable project that will benefit those in Saline County.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded nearly $660,000 in grants from the Fund for Greater Salina. Grants have ranged in size from $250 to $5,000. The Foundation has awarded more than $24 million dollars in total grants including scholarships, Seize the Moment, donor-advised, and designated grants.

Those interested in applying can find the application, grant guidelines and supporting information on the Foundation’s web site, www.gscf.org, or can write or call the Foundation office for a grant application form, P.O. Box 2876, Salina, KS 67402-2876, (785)-823-1800. Applicants should use the most recent copy of the application form. Only applications on the Foundation’s form will be accepted.

Applications must be received in the office by March 7, 2012 to be considered. Awards will be announced in April.