Hillsboro Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, is launching its 2016 grant cycle.

In 2015, 11 local projects and programs were awarded funding through the foundation. Grants presented this year totaled more than $50,000.

Applications for 2016 grant cycle are now available for electronic submission at www.hcfoundationks.org, www.centralkansascf.org, and www.cityofhillsboro.net.