The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) is proud to announce its second quarter grant distributions for 2026, awarding funding to a wide range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the community through essential services, education, healthcare, and the arts.
Through multiple grant programs, GMCF distributed significant funding to support both immediate needs and long-term initiatives across the region. These investments reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to building capacity, growing resources, and increasing impact throughout the communities it serves.
Through the Goldstein Foundation program, a total of $1,095,000 was awarded to nine local organizations including Be Able, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library, Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp, KSU Foundation, Parks & Rec Foundation, Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation, UFM, and the YES! Fund.
"Each grant awarded represents an investment in the people, organizations, and ideas that strengthen our community. We are grateful to our donors for making these opportunities possible and to the nonprofits whose work continues to improve quality of life throughout the region," said Dr. Sarah F. Barrett, Vice President for Impact Strategy & Grant Programs.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Goldstein Foundation for investing in the future of our library and our community," said Donna Porter, Library Director. "This grant will allow us to purchase new furnishings for our meeting room and Young People’s Department, creating flexible, welcoming spaces that better serve the evolving needs of our patrons. From community meetings and educational programs to quiet reading and family connections, these new furnishings will help ensure our library remains a place where everyone can gather, learn, and belong."
GMCF’s competitive grant programs are designed to support innovative and impactful projects that align with community priorities. By connecting donor generosity with local needs, the Foundation continues to serve as a trusted partner in philanthropy—helping ensure that resources are directed where they can make the greatest difference.