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Kansas grants for Independent school districts

Explore 68 grant opportunities

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
Fall Public Health Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and religious organizations in implementing projects that enhance public health outcomes in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
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 community engagement, foster creativity, and promote economic development.

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
Transportation Alternatives Program 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, and non-profits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance environmental and historic sites, and promote safe routes for students in Kansas communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
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
Land and Water Conservation Fund 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Kansas for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, promoting healthier communities and preserving natural spaces.

Recreation
State governments
Fall Education Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and religious groups in enhancing educational initiatives within the community, with projects to be completed within a year.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
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
Fall Community Impact Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and religious groups in implementing projects that meet community needs within the designated areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
YCF Community Grant
$5,000
Your Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, educational institutions, and faith-based groups in Allen County to support community-serving programs focused on areas like affordable housing, childcare, and food security.

Housing
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