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Kansas Community Development Grants

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Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transformation Grant
$200,000
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas-based providers of Home and Community-Based Services to modernize their service delivery and enhance community integration and employment access for individuals with disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Kansas City Metro area that focus on improving education, culture, health, and human services.

Community Development
County governments
Artistic Innovations Grant Program
$15,000
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in six states to create and present innovative new works that engage the public and serve underserved communities.

Arts
Individuals
Public Art & Murals Grant
$10,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribes in Kansas to create public art projects, such as murals, that enhance community vibrancy and cultural engagement.

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
Promise on the Plains Grant
$10,000
United Way of the Plains
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots nonprofits in south-central Kansas that are dedicated to improving health, education, financial stability, and basic needs for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
United Way of Ellis County Application for Funding
Contact for amount
United Way of Ellis County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Ellis County, Kansas, to support community programs that improve youth opportunities, promote healthy living, enhance financial security, and build community resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Culture Preservation Grants
$3,500
Humanities Kansas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Kansas-based nonprofit organizations in preserving and sharing the state's cultural heritage through projects like oral histories, digitization, and collections care.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Youth Philanthropy Council Fund
$1,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding for organizations to support youth-led projects in Reno County that promote engagement, healthy development, and community service.

Youth
Nonprofits
Fredonia Area Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Fredonia Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for charitable, scientific, or educational projects that benefit the Fredonia community, supporting initiatives that enhance local development and improvement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
2026 Solid Waste Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas counties, municipalities, universities, and certain private entities for projects that promote waste reduction, recycling, and public education in line with sustainable waste management practices.

Environment
County governments
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Elk County Community Foundation Rural Match Grant
$45,500
Elk County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations and community groups in Elk County, Kansas, to support charitable projects that address local needs and enhance the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Trusler Foundation Grant Program
$1,000,000
Emporia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lyon, Chase, and Coffey counties in east-central Kansas for projects that promote economic development, job creation, and community betterment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits