Administrative Funds

BELLEVILLE, Kan.—The Republic County Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Six scholarships are available: Amos and Joyce Blecha 4-H Scholarship, for graduating high school seniors in Republic County, with involvement in 4-H. Bruce Bowersox Memorial Scholarship, for graduating Republic County High School seniors majoring in an engineering field. Florea Family Scholarship, for graduating high school seniors in Republic County who are planning to major in business administration or agricultural economics. Johnson-Granstedt Memorial Scholarship, for graduating high school seniors in Republic County, with preference to USD 426 students. Joyce and Jim Hill Scholarship, for graduating seniors in Republic County. Scott Family[...]

Republic County Community foundation awards over $111,000 in fall grants BELLEVILLE, Kan.— During its fall grant cycle, the Republic County Community Foundation awarded over $111,000 to 17 projects throughout Republic County. The following organizations received funding: City of Cuba, $15,000 for handicap accessibility, landscaping and display cabinets for the Cuba Heritage Center. Belleville Main Street, $13,000 to install a wireless sound system downtown. USD 426 - Pike Valley, $11,517 to improve the Pike Valley Elementary playground.City of Courtland, $10,000 to add shade and benches to the city swimming pool.City of Courtland, $10,000 to replace the outdated sewer lift station. Blair Center for[...]