05 Feb David J. Nutt Fund Invites Lindsborg Residents to Share Input Through Community Survey
Lindsborg residents are invited to share their perspectives on future grant funding through a new community survey launched by the David J. Nutt Fund.
The survey is designed to gather public feedback to help guide grant allocation decisions and ensure funding continues to support the long-term development and progress of the Lindsborg community.
Since 2018, the David J. Nutt Fund has awarded more than $2.5 million to Lindsborg organizations through its regular and legacy grant cycles. With the ability to distribute up to $450,000 each year, the fund is seeking community input to help ensure its legacy grants remain aligned with both its mission and local needs.
The survey is not a vote. Instead, it provides an opportunity for residents to review grant applications and offer feedback. Final funding decisions will be made by a Grant Committee made up of Lindsborg residents.
Community members can access the survey through a pinned link on the McPherson County Community Foundation’s Facebook page or by visiting
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026NuttFundSurvey.
The survey will remain open through Feb. 28.
Public participation plays an important role in helping the David J. Nutt Fund continue to serve the Lindsborg community effectively.
Full list of applications:
Lindsborg Arts Council – Smoky Valley Chamber Music Festival ($53,410)
Founded in 1976, the Lindsborg Arts Council provides arts education and cultural programming for all ages in the Smoky Valley. This grant supports the 2026 Smoky Valley Chamber Music Festival, which will present at least six free professional concerts over six days, featuring international and emerging musicians and a newly commissioned work inspired by Lindsborg. The festival will include outreach events for youth and residents, performances in multiple local venues, and a final concert involving all USD 400 Soderstrom Elementary students. The project promotes cultural exchange, community engagement, and economic activity while ensuring all performances remain free and accessible to the public.
Lindsborg Community Hospital – Clinic Exam Room Updates ($66,350)
Lindsborg Community Hospital is a critical access hospital and clinic serving the Smoky Valley region. This project will update multiple clinic exam rooms with new sinks, faucets, and cabinetry to match recently renovated spaces and meet current standards for infection prevention, safety, and efficiency. The improvements will create consistent, functional clinical environments that support high-quality patient care, protect patients and staff, and allow the hospital to continue providing reliable healthcare services in a safe and welcoming setting.
Lindsborg Child Development Center – Equipment for Expense Reduction ($26,900)
The Lindsborg Child Development Center provides essential childcare services for families with children ages 0–10 in Lindsborg and surrounding communities. This project aims to reduce operating expenses so the center can maintain current pricing and avoid additional financial burden on families. Funding will support the purchase of maintenance equipment, a storage building, and replacement kitchen equipment, allowing volunteers to assist with facility upkeep and reducing reliance on costly contractors and ongoing equipment repairs.
Bethany College – Hahn Gym Renovation ($160,000)
Bethany College is a cornerstone institution in Lindsborg, contributing to the region’s educational, cultural, and economic vitality. This project will renovate Hahn Gym to better meet growing community demand for accessible recreational and athletic space. Improvements to doors, flooring, lighting, and display cases will enhance accessibility, safety, and functionality, supporting shared use by students, schools, youth programs, and community members. The renovation strengthens collaborative use of limited facilities and supports multi-generational athletics and recreation in the Smoky Valley.
Bethany College – Viking Field Project Phase II ($70,000)
Viking Field is a shared athletic facility used by Bethany College, USD 400, and the City of Lindsborg. Phase II of this volunteer-led project builds on earlier field renovations by adding LED lighting, additional light poles, concrete under new bleachers, and a new press box. These improvements will extend usable hours, reduce scheduling challenges, and expand opportunities for youth softball and baseball in a community with limited field space, ensuring more consistent and equitable access for practices and games.
Bethany Lutheran Church – Historic Sanctuary Renovation ($125,000)
Founded in 1869, Bethany Lutheran Church is central to Lindsborg’s history and cultural identity. This project addresses critical structural instability in the church’s historic 1874 sanctuary, including foundation and wall reinforcement through new foundations and structural steel. The renovation will stabilize the building, address public safety concerns, and preserve an irreplaceable historic space used for worship, music, education, and community events, ensuring its continued use for decades to come.
Smoky Valley Historical Association – Coronado Heights: Preservation, Safety and Infrastructure ($150,700)
The Smoky Valley Historical Association is the steward of Coronado Heights Park, a landmark site featuring the historic WPA-era castle. This project focuses on restoring safe, year-round access to the park by securing matching funds for a KDOT Cost Share project to implement permanent drainage and hillside stabilization solutions. Additional work will address vandalism, infrastructure wear, and visitor safety, preserving the historic site and ensuring Coronado Heights remains a resilient cultural and recreational destination for the Lindsborg community and the State of Kansas.