Philanthropy Board Grant Program Application

Grant Program Application for Spring 2026

SCPB Summary
The Southwestern College Student Philanthropy Board (SCPB) was established in 2008 after Southwestern received the Students4Giving Campus Compact grant. Through this support, the college launched both the SCPB and the Nonprofit Leadership and Social Impact course to give students hands-on experience with philanthropy and the grant-making process.

As members of the Southwestern Leadership team enrolled in this required course for the Leadership Certificate, we study how philanthropy works and learn how to develop and write a Request for Proposals (RFP) for local nonprofits seeking funding. Each year, the SCPB partners with the Non-Profit Leadership course to review applications and award grant funds to community-based nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a clear need that aligns with our mission. Our class is made up of 7 SC undergraduate students on the Leadership Team. We come from all backgrounds, majors, and personalities. Thank you for considering us to aid in funding your organization.

Needs Statement
The SCPB and Non-profit Leadership class of Spring 2026 are offering one grant of $1,000 to an existing non-profit devoted to a specific need in the identified community directly addressing the relief of suffering (i.e. poverty, childcare, education, healthcare) in kids and/or young adults. Nonprofits eligible to apply must serve in Winfield, Cowley County, and/or the immediate surrounding areas. Funds must directly benefit target group(s) and cannot be used towards fundraising or general operating expenses.

Dates and Deadlines

March 5, 2026 - Granting period open for Request For Proposal

April 3, 2026 - Completed RFP grant application due to the SCPB

April 16, 2026 - Grant award winner announced

April 30, 2026 - Grant Ceremony

December 31, 2026 - All grant funding from the SCPB must be utilized as stated in the grant request

Please submit this application by 5:00 pm, on April 3, 2026.

Post-Evaluations
IIf funding is awarded, the organization agrees to submit documentation demonstrating program outcomes to the SCPB. The organization will be held accountable for implementing the program as outlined in this application. The SCPB will determine the date for the post-evaluation. Please provide contact information for the individual responsible for evaluation. Documentation can be submitted by email to scpb@sckans.edu.

Questions
For any questions or concerns regarding this application, please feel free to contact The Southwestern College Philanthropy Board at scpb@sckans.edu. Brae Wood is the advisor and will reply within three business days.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Title*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

Legal Name*

Name associated with specific tax ID in the IRS system. (For example: Southwestern College Philanthropy Board vs. SCPB)

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

Organization 501(c)(3) Number/ Format: *

Enter the Tax I.D. number classifying the organization as tax-exempt, a government entity, or a church.

Note: Churches, government entities, including subsidiaries and public educational institutions, DO NOT need to submit an EIN

Organization Mission*

Provide the organization's mission statement.

Organization Website Address*

Enter the organization's website address (Enter N/A if not applicable)

YesNo

If so, how much did you receive, how did you use it, and when did you receive funding?

What has your organization done with previously received grants?*

With funds (not necessarily from SCPB) what have you been able to accomplish as an organization? 0/150

Program Title

Provide a brief program title.

If granted these funds, how will they be used? (Please limit to 300 words)*

Provide a brief narrative describing the project for which funding will be used within the counties listed. 0/300

Fund Request Relevancy (Please limit to 300 words)*

What will happen as a result of the project? How will you measure the anticipated results of the project? 0/300

Project budget/funds usage (please limit to 300 words)

Provide a project budget that shows income and expenses. Please include a description of how funds will be used if awarded. 0/300

Number of People Served

Total people that will be served by the project.

Upload a copy of 501(c)(3) status OR approval to seek funds letter from school principal on letterhead*

Browse Files

I First Name* Last Name*hereby certify this submission of the Southwestern College Philanthropy Board Grant 2026.

I certify that all the information contained in this proposal is correct.

I understand that upon grant approval, more information, including IRS forms, will be required.

Signature*

Date*

Date

Printed Name with Title

Organizational Contact Information

Organization Profile

Request History

Program Information