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Kansas grants for Independent school districts

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Improve the Quality of Life in Kansas
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, educational institutions, government organizations, and religious institutions in Kansas for community-benefiting projects, capacity-building efforts, and capital improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
KAC Visiting Artists Grant Program
$8,500
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to Kansas-based non-profits and public entities to bring professional artists from outside their community for public arts events and educational activities that engage and benefit local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dwane L. Wallace Youth Venture Grant
$7,000
United Way of the Plains
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and organizations in the United Way of the Plains' service area to support programs that empower and benefit local youth through initiatives like after-school activities, mentoring, and nutrition services.

Youth
Independent school districts
Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative’s Concern for Community Program
$5,000
Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative (Heartland REC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to support capital improvement projects that enhance community infrastructure, educational institutions, and civic organizations within Heartland's service area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Startups in Kansas and Missouri
$1,000,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to support small business startups and entrepreneurship initiatives in rural communities of Kansas and western Missouri, focusing on technical assistance, mentorship, and sustainable business development.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Safe Routes to School Pilot Planning & Programming (P&P) Grants
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides planning support to Kansas school districts and local governments to develop strategies that promote safe walking, biking, and rolling to school for K–12 students.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Advanced and Specialized Course Access Grant
$500,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in rural Kansas and western Missouri to expand access to advanced academic courses for students, promoting educational equity and preparing them for college and careers.

Community Development
City or township governments
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Kansas to support a variety of arts projects that enhance student success, boost the economy, and enrich communities through creative expression.

Arts
Independent school districts
Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education & Development
Contact for amount
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Saline and Ottawa Counties, Kansas, that provide early childhood education and development programs for children aged 0-6, particularly those facing economic or social challenges, to ensure they are ready for kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
Teacher Pipeline Grant
$500,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that recruit and develop qualified teachers in rural Kansas and western Missouri communities with populations under 50,000, focusing on alternative certification pathways and local workforce models.

Community Development
City or township governments
Hesston Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Hesston Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for community projects in Hesston, Kansas, focusing on enhancing quality of life and promoting collaboration among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Technical Education Programs in Kansas and Missouri
$500,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the expansion and modernization of Career and Technical Education programs for high school students in rural Kansas and Missouri, focusing on preparing them for careers in high-demand industries.

Community Development
City or township governments
Childcare Providers in Kansas and Missouri
$500,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports childcare providers in rural Kansas and western Missouri to improve early childhood education and care for children from birth to five years.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Assaria Community Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support for charitable projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Assaria, Kansas, focusing on community programs, nonprofit capacity building, and new initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Innovation in Community Engagement Grant
$1,000,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that engage rural residents of all ages in Kansas and western Missouri, fostering community participation and strengthening local ties.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Humanities For All Grants
$15,000
Humanities Kansas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to Kansas-based nonprofits for public projects that promote history, literature, and culture, engaging adults in meaningful conversations and storytelling.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Ignite Valley Center Grant
$25,000
Valley Center Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community entities in Central Kansas for innovative projects that address urgent local needs and improve the quality of life in Valley Center.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preventative Care Access Grant
$500,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in rural Kansas and western Missouri that are developing innovative healthcare solutions to improve access to preventative care for underserved populations.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Youth Engagement Programs in Kansas and Missouri
$500,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Kansas and western Missouri by providing resources for programs that engage youth in leadership, volunteerism, and the arts, helping them become active contributors to their communities.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for community projects in Northwest Kansas that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, and cultural initiatives, with a focus on strong local involvement and volunteerism.

Community Development
Nonprofits