Local foundation awards more than $209K in grants to nonprofits

The Hutchinson Community Foundation announced and handed out the 2019 Fund for Hutchinson grant awards Thursday morning. The event was held at the Crystal Ballroom at The Burt.

Established in 1990, the foundation’s founding board of directors wanted a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. $3.7 million has been awarded to more than 170 area organizations and agencies from this fund.

This year, 25 organizations providing a wide variety of services and programs in Reno County will collectively receive $209,985.

“We’re really excited to have the opportunity to hand out over $205,000 in grants to help make this community greater,” Sarah Blake, program associate, said. “It’s been a wonderful experience to get to do it here in the Crystal Ballroom, to get to show the community members how we can invest in our community and make it an even more special place.”