Kansas Community Development Grants

The Koch Family Foundation's grant program aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive community within Kansas. This mission aligns with the foundation's core belief that every individual possesses unique gifts and talents. The foundation's strategic priority is to "unleash" these abilities by supporting programs that create opportunities for all people to develop their full potential and make lasting contributions to society. This theory of change suggests that by empowering individuals, the foundation can contribute to a stronger and more dynamic community. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are individuals within Kansas, although grants are awarded to charitable organizations (501(c)(3)) that serve these individuals, not directly to individuals themselves. The overarching impact goal is to enable people to reach their full potential, thereby contributing positively to society. The foundation focuses on programs that facilitate development and allow for meaningful societal contributions. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that align with its goal of individual empowerment and community building. It explicitly states what it does not fund, which helps to define its focus areas by exclusion. These excluded areas include individual support (with the exception of the Koch Scholarship Awards Program), individual schools and churches, venture capital, athletic associations, trip sponsorships, initiatives outside Kansas, political or lobbying activities, endowment funds, and capital campaigns. This indicates a focus on program-specific funding that directly impacts people's development and contribution within the state. Expected outcomes and measurable results are broadly tied to the development of abilities and the making of lasting contributions to society. While the provided text does not specify quantitative metrics, the qualitative goals are clear: fostering individual potential and societal contribution. Organizations seeking funding would likely need to demonstrate how their programs lead to these outcomes, aligning with the foundation's strategic priorities and its theory that empowering individuals strengthens the community.

This funding program provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for building sidewalks and trails that improve access to essential services for low- and moderate-income residents.

This grant provides funding to small and larger communities in Kansas for the construction or renovation of public recreational facilities and libraries to enhance community engagement and well-being.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

This program provides emergency funding to local governments in Kansas for immediate health and welfare needs following recent disasters, excluding those already receiving CDBG entitlement funding.

This grant provides financial support to childcare providers in Reno County, Kansas, to enhance their programs and strengthen the local childcare infrastructure.

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated small businesses along Route 66 to help them maintain, reopen, or expand their operations while celebrating their contributions to the local culture and economy.

This grant provides funding for capital building projects to nonprofit organizations in specific regions, focusing on higher education, human services, arts and culture, and healthcare initiatives.

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

This grant provides funding to coalitions in the Kansas City region focused on creating systemic changes to improve economic mobility for underserved communities through collaborative strategies and stakeholder engagement.

This program provides funding to local governments, regional organizations, and Tribal authorities to develop and implement safety initiatives aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government units in Saline County, Kansas, to enhance cultural programming and capacity-building efforts that enrich the community's arts and cultural landscape.

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

This program provides financial support to Native American tribes and housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma to improve housing development and address local housing needs.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and eligible organizations in Kansas for transportation construction projects that promote economic development and improve infrastructure.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in East Central Kansas that serve underserved communities through education, cultural initiatives, health services, and community improvement projects.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Kansas City that are focused on education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development, helping them strengthen their operations and increase their community impact.

This funding initiative supports arts-related projects in Lawrence, Kansas, that promote community engagement, diversity, and sustainability, benefiting local artists and organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and nonprofit organizations to improve services and strategies for addressing violent crimes against women.

This funding opportunity supports community-driven programs in Saline County, Kansas, that promote public health through preventative initiatives focused on healthy lifestyles and environments.