Kansas grants for Individuals

This program provides funding to teachers and educational leaders in community schools to enhance resources, support extracurricular activities, and improve classroom environments for students.

This grant provides financial support to young or beginning farmers in the Post Rock region of Kansas to help them start or expand their agricultural operations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government bodies, and religious organizations in Smith County to support community improvement projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Smith County, Kansas, to implement projects that promote public health and encourage healthier lifestyles among residents.

This grant provides $50,000 to individual artists in the Kansas City region to create community-focused art projects that address local civic issues over a two-year period.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that enhance the quality of life in Lincoln County and surrounding areas served by local school districts.

This grant provides financial assistance to residents near Salina, Kansas, facing medical expenses related to leukemia, lymphoma, and transplant treatments that are not covered by insurance.

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in six Midwestern states to create and present innovative and experimental artistic projects that engage the public.

This funding provides urgent financial support to local nonprofits, schools, government entities, and religious organizations in Russell County to address immediate needs arising from natural or man-made disasters.

This grant provides funding to individual artists in Saline County, Kansas, for professional and artistic development projects that address immediate or unforeseen needs.

This funding provides financial assistance to low-to-moderate income homeowners in Salina for essential home repairs to ensure their properties are safe and habitable.

This funding opportunity supports individual artists and small-scale arts projects in Saline County, Kansas, providing up to $1,000 for creative initiatives that enhance the local artistic community.

This program provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and community groups in Dickinson County, Iowa, for projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States through civic engagement and cultural initiatives.

This program provides funding and support to early-stage technology startups in Kansas to help them develop and commercialize innovative product concepts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new mural projects in Pittsburg's downtown area, encouraging local artists and property owners to enhance public art and community engagement.

This program provides funding for charitable projects in north-central and northwest Kansas that enhance community quality of life across various areas, including education, healthcare, social services, and the arts.

This community-based grant provides funding to individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life within the USD 299 area.

This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.

This fellowship provides financial support to women pursuing their first doctoral degree in various fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

The Spirit of Humanity Award, offered by the Legacy Foundation, recognizes individuals, civic groups, organizations, or groups of individuals who inspire the Foundation's vision through their leadership and action. This annual award aligns directly with the Legacy Regional Community Foundation's mission: "creates a stronger future for our area by building endowments, providing informed leadership & connecting donors to critical needs of the region." The award seeks to honor those whose contributions reflect this core mission, thereby reinforcing the Foundation's strategic priority of fostering community betterment through leadership and impactful initiatives. The target beneficiaries of this award are individuals or groups residing in or around the Cowley/Sumner County area who have demonstrated uncommon leadership or action within the past 12 months. The impact goal is to celebrate and highlight those who embody the Foundation's values, inspiring others to contribute to the region's strength. By recognizing these efforts, the Foundation aims to cultivate a stronger sense of community and encourage ongoing engagement in addressing critical local needs. The program prioritizes actions that genuinely reflect the Foundation's mission, emphasizing leadership and contributions that may or may not be financial. This broad definition ensures that a wide range of impactful activities are considered. The focus is on inspiring positive change and demonstrating a commitment to the well-being of the community, aligning with the Foundation's theory of change that recognizing exemplary community service fosters a more engaged and resilient region. Expected outcomes include increased public awareness of the Legacy Regional Community Foundation's mission and values, a stronger sense of community pride, and the encouragement of further civic engagement. Measurable results would include the number of nominations received, the visibility of the awardees' stories in the Foundation gallery, and the anecdotal evidence of inspired community action following the award. The award serves as a tangible expression of the Foundation's commitment to informed leadership and connecting donors to critical needs, ultimately contributing to a more robust future for the area.