Kansas grants for City or township governments

The Kansas Water Office has announced the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. Donor Name: Kansas Water Office State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Technical Assistance Grant Fund and Water Projects Fund serve to help municipalities and special districts related to water to obtain the up-front technical assistance and the on-the-ground actions needed to address various water quantity and quality needs. The two funds are generally directed to supporting water-related infrastructure activities. The two grant funds serve to help identified Kansas entities to obtain the up-front technical assistance and the on-the-ground actions needed to address various water quantity and quality needs. The two funds are generally directed to supporting water-related infrastructure activities. The new law directs the Kansas Water Office (KWO) to administer these two grant programs, according to certain criteria and parameters.  Provisions for HB 2302 included the creation of two new water-related grants funds: the Technical Assistance Grant Fund and the Water Projects Grant Fund. Funding Information  Technical Assistance Fund Grants The KWO may provide full or partial grants. No single grant awarded under the Technical Assistance Grant Fund shall exceed $1,000,000 (unless specified by a specific action of the Legislature). Water Project Grant Funds The KWO may provide full or partial grants. No single grant awarded under the Water Projects Grant Fund shall exceed $8,000,000 (unless specified by a specific action of the Legislature). Eligible Projects  Technical Assistance Fund Grants Planning, engineering, managing and other technical assistance that may be necessary in the development of plans for water infrastructure projects; or Processing grant and loan applications for such water infrastructure projects. Water Project Grant Funds: Construction, repair, maintenance or replacement of water-related infrastructures and any related construction costs; Matching moneys for grant or loan applications for water-related infrastructure projects; and Application of the funds to an outstanding loan balance from the Public Water Supply Loan Fund (established in K.S.A. 65-3322 and amendments thereto) or the Kansas Pollution Control Fund (established in K.S.A. 65-163e, and amendments thereto) subject to the certain criteria (see Evaluation Criteria for Water Projects Grant Fund section). Eligibility Criteria For Technical Assistance and Water Projects Fund Grants  Municipalities. Special districts related to water are organized under the Laws of Kansas. For more information, visit Kansas Water Office.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Kansas communities in conducting engineering studies to merge water systems or expand public water supply districts, promoting collaboration and sustainability in local water management.

This program provides funding to local governments for improving water and sewer infrastructure, specifically targeting projects that benefit low-to-moderate income households.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for the construction of sidewalks and trails that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for the construction or renovation of childcare and early education facilities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income families.

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 funding program provides financial assistance to businesses and agricultural cooperatives in Kansas for infrastructure improvements and other expenses, with the goal of creating or retaining jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals.

This program provides funding to private property owners in Kansas for rehabilitating buildings to improve safety, preserve historic features, and create jobs while preventing blight.

NetWork Kansas, in partnership with K-State 105, is offering a one-time grant of $100,000 to $500,000 to support new or early-stage projects focused on entrepreneurship and small business development, with a maximum funding request of $125,000 per project and a 25% match required, open to for-profit businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and municipalities in Kansas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that train young people in high-demand job skills, helping them stay in school, pursue further education, and secure quality entry-level jobs in Kansas.

This program provides funding to Kansas communities to address urgent health and welfare needs following sudden disasters when no other financial resources are available.

This program provides funding to rural communities for the rehabilitation of at-risk downtown buildings, helping to revitalize local economies and support businesses, housing, and cultural initiatives.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is accepting grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund program until September 13, 2024. The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects sponsored by political subdivisions and other public agencies. Eligible projects include the development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for public recreation. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility according to the LWCF guidelines and the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Applications should include all required documentation and meet the needs identified in the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). A checklist is included to ensure project sponsors have met all requirements. Incomplete or late applications will result in withdrawal from funding consideration. Federal Standard Forms (SF-424) for Budget Information and Compliance Assurance are also required.

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is committed to supporting local businesses and suppliers and encourages its grantees, whenever possible, to source their supplies and materials from Dickinson County businesses. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Dickinson County State: Kansas County: Dickinson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Funding Arts and Culture Civic improvements/affairs Community development Education The environment, health, and human services. Funding Priorities The Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Dickinson County, Kansas.  Funding priorities include projects that: Develop or test new solutions to community problems Address prevention as well as remediation Provide assistance to underserved community resources Provide leverage for generating other fund and community resources, both financial and volunteer Provide a sustained and transforming effect for a substantial number of residents Build organizational capacity and improve the effectiveness or efficiency of nonprofit groups Provide a favorable ratio between the amount of money requested and the number of people served Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplicating services Encourage volunteerism, civic engagement, and development Community development is preferred to economic development. Eligibility Criteria An organization may apply for a grant if it is one of the following: Exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) In existence for at least two years Sponsored by a 501(c)(3) who will serve as the fiscal agent (must complete fiscal sponsor form) A special-purpose unit of government Must exist within the Herington City Limits and/or be located within a 3-mile radius of the Herington City Limits. This determined area, though outside of the 3-mile radius, includes the Herington Regional Airport and complex. Funding Limitations  In general, this grant does not support: General operating expenses (salaries, supplies, administrative overhead) Capital campaigns (support of construction or renovation of a facility; also known as bricks and mortar) Endowment campaigns; annual campaigns; fundraising events (including, but not limited to, the purchase of tables at dinners, ads in program booklets, and raffle tickets) Travel grants (fees for field trips or other travel-related expenditures) Sponsorship of sports teams Previously incurred debt or retroactive funding for current projects Other grant-making organizations Individuals (except designated scholarship funds) & independent scholarly research projects Religious or sectarian programs, political parties, or campaigns Organizations operating for fewer than two years Organizations that have delinquent reports from previous Community Foundation grants Projects that provide traditional medical care; carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 495(e); attempt to influence the outcome of any specific public education, or carry on directly or indirectly any voter registration drive The Herington Community Legacy Grant Fund will not support the purchase of fireworks. For more information, visit Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

The Butler County Communities Grant Cycle is to promote community service and community projects/programs or events that focus on the enhancement of communities in Butler County. Donor Name: Central Kansas Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Butler County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant cycle is funded with proceeds from the following funds:  El Dorado Prairie Port Festival Fund: Supports charitable, scientific, and educational purposes that relate to community events and activities as a field of interest. The field of interest is so defined as community events for the improvement of family relationships through activities that convene family and friends presently residing in and from El Dorado, KS. 1 Award Available Grants will be distributed to eligible charities starting new community events, as well as supporting existing community events and activities.  A priority of funding will always be for new community events in El Dorado, KS.  George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund: Supports organizations with projects/programs that provide assistance to the welfare and safety of citizens of El Dorado, KS by providing critical response to those 1) impacted by disasters, i.e. victims of fire, flood, or natural disasters; 2) for the promotion of public health, education, safety or other public cultural activities; or 3) for general assistance to the needy. Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Butler County: To underwrite solutions to local health issues, and for the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of individuals and their communities through the encouragement of healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and environments within Butler County, KS. 1 Award Available Kansas Health Foundation Fund – El Dorado: To underwrite solutions to local health issues, and for the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of individuals and their communities through the encouragement of healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and environments within El Dorado, KS. 1 Award Available Funding Information  Requests should not exceed $1,500 for the Eldorado Prairie Port Festival Fund and Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Eldorado. Requests should not exceed $1,200 for the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Butler County. Requests should not exceed $3,000 for the George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund. Eligibility Criteria  To apply for this opportunity, your organization must meet the following requirements: Possess 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service code, be exempt under statute (i.e. educational institution, church, a city or county), or be formally linked to an organization with such designation Management should be in the hands of reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel For more information, visit Community Force.

The City of Wichita is seeking applications for its Operating Grants to provide operational support for qualifying 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and cultural organizations that significantly serve Wichita citizens. Donor Name: City of Wichita State: Kansas City: Wichita Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For over a decade, the City of Wichita has granted funding to local arts organizations to recognize, preserve and celebrate Wichita’s rich arts and cultural heritage – a heritage that has a tremendous impact on all residents’ quality of life. Funding Information Total Fy2024 Cultural Funding $452,000. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must meet the following criteria to receive operational funding: The organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization has as its primary purpose the production, presentation, advancement, or preservation of arts or culture in the City of Wichita. The organization must serve the residents of the City of Wichita. The organization has a minimum of two (2) years of operational history serving the residents of Wichita. The organization has full-time professional management and/or cultural/artistic staff. This service may be in-kind of volunteer in nature. The organization presents a full season of performances/exhibitions or other year-round programming (including general admission where applicable). The organization is ADA compliant. If the organization operates its own facility, that facility is ADA compliant. If the organization utilizes other venues/facilities, they only use ADA compliant facilities. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable requirements of the City of Wichita Revised Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Program Requirements Statement for Contracts or Agreements. The organization complies with the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Policy and Other Legal Requirements, Statues, and Regulations that Govern Your Award. The following organizations are ineligible for the Cultural Funding grants program because of their status as Cultural Institutions and/or because they are owned and operated by the City of Wichita: The Arts Council, Botanica, Century II, CityArts, Kansas Aviation Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Art Museum, and Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Funding Limitations and Uses Cultural funding grant money funds operations. Operational spending includes categories like salaries, office rent, utility payments, general website upkeep, and so on. The maximum amount of funding you can request is based on how much your organization spent (your expenses) during your most recently completed fiscal year. In-kind services, like donated items, volunteer hours, free rent, etc., cannot count toward that total. If your organization’s actual expenses were $500,000 or more, you are considered a “Large” organization, and the maximum you can request is 8% of your expenses, or up to $75,000. If your organization’s actual expenses were between $250,000 and $499,999, you are considered a “Medium” organization, and the maximum you can request is 10% of your actual expenses. If your organization’s actual expenses were less than $250,000, you are considered a “Small” organization, and the maximum you can request is 15% of your expenses. You can only submit one application for Operational Grant funding each cycle. For more information, visit City of Wichita.

The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its Emergency HEAL Grants to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely demolition or collapse and rehabilitate them into productive use as spaces for new or expanding businesses, childcare, housing, arts and culture, or entrepreneurship. Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Emergency HEAL was created to provide a resource to address sudden and urgent needs of communities when disaster strikes. Funding Information $500,000 of funding will be available. A maximum of $100,000 will be awarded per community. Eligible Building Grant Project Expenses Masonry (including rebuilding of exterior walls), insulation, foundations, roofs and guttering, fire stairs, windows, doors, chimneys, walls, ceilings, floors, interior stairs, elevators, lighting and fixtures, electrical wiring, data and communication, wiring (not including equipment), HVAC systems and components, plumbing systems, fire suppression sprinkler systems and ADA accessibility solutions. This list is not exhaustive. Project expenses not listed here are at the discretion of the Kansas Secretary Commerce for eligibility under the grant. Up to 2% of the grant award may be retained by the applicant organization for project administration expenses. Eligibility Criteria A private building owner MUST have an eligible local partnering support organization apply for the grant on their behalf. This organization will commit to supporting the project through the fiscal administration of the grant funds tracking the bi-annual financial reports, and ensuring that the building owner is on track with program deadlines. Eligible supporting and applicant organizations include: Designated Kansas Main Street Programs Economic Development Corporations or Chambers of Commerce Cities Counties Schools 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 organizations Local Community Foundations Tribal Nations For more information, visit Kansas Department of Commerce.