Goessel Community Foundation is encouraging charitable organizations to apply for grants to promote the enhancement of the Goessel community.

Approximately $1,600 will be awarded from the Endowed Community Impact Fund. Goessel Community Seniors Endowed Fund also will award an additional amount of $900.

Qualified applicants must possess 501(c)(3) status under the IRS code or be formally linked to an organization with such a designation.

Applications are available for electronic submission at www.centralkansascf.org and will close at 5 p.m. March 14. Grants will be awarded April 29.

More information is available by contacting Peggy Jay at (620) 367-2264 or pjay@thecsb.com.