The sole purpose of the Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival is to raise funds for scholarships and community grants.

Republic Pumpkin Daze (a non-profit organization) provides college scholarships to students. In 2022, the organization funded three $1,000 scholarships.

The Kiwanis Club of Republic (a non-profit organization) provides grants to community organizations. In addition, they host the annual Republic Christmas Parade.