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Kansas grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Build Kansas Fund
$20,000,000
Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Kansas communities for transformative infrastructure projects in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and broadband, helping them secure federal funding.

Infrastructure
State governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
KAC Visiting Artists Grant Program
$8,500
Kansas Arts Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to Kansas-based non-profits and public entities to bring professional artists from outside their community for public arts programming and educational activities that engage and benefit local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Black Community Fund
$15,000
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the socio-economic conditions of the African American community in the Greater Kansas City area.

Health
Nonprofits
Disaster Relief Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding provides quick financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, schools, government bodies, and religious groups in communities affected by unexpected disasters, enabling them to complete recovery projects within a year.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
YW Legacy Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and institutions in Saline County, Kansas, to support programs that empower women, promote family well-being, and combat racism.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Youth Sports and Extracurricular Activities Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups to help children under 18 participate in sports and extracurricular activities, ensuring access for those with financial need.

Youth
Nonprofits
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Innovative Technology ProgramΒ 
$1,000,000
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and educational institutions in Kansas for innovative transportation projects that improve safety and mobility through the use of new technologies.

Transportation
City or township governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sunderland Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sunderland Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
2024 Fall Heartland Area Community Grants
Contact for amount
Heartland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

The Heartland Area Action Fund, Stockton Community Fund, and Ellis, Rooks, and Trego County Legacy Funds are designed to support a wide range of charitable needs within the Heartland area, aiming to enhance the quality of life across these communities. The funds are unrestricted, allowing for flexible support of various community needs and populations, but some are geographically restricted to specific areas within Kansas, including Ellis, Rooks, Trego Counties, and the city of Stockton. Eligible applicants for these grants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and religious organizations. Other individuals or organizations not falling into these categories are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent that does. There's a universal grant application process for all requests, with two application cycles annually. Grant renewed every year. Grant Fall annual opening/ closing deadline: September 15th to November 15th

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fostering Residential Advancement through Mentoring and Education Grant
$1,000,000
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Feb 14, 2025

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Kansas technical and community colleges to expand skilled trades training programs that address the state's housing workforce needs through collaboration with local high schools.

Education
County governments
Kansas Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program (LWCF)
$25,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

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.

Recreation
City or township governments
FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2024

Date Added

Mar 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities in specific states and territories to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering, aligning with the needs of the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kansas Office of Apprenticeship Project Grant
$200,000
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Kansas that are focused on developing registered apprenticeship programs to attract and retain skilled employees in response to industry demands.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Racial Equity Community Building Grant
$5,000
United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2025

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, Kansas, that are led by BIPOC individuals and focused on promoting equity and community empowerment for BIPOC communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
2024 Fall Heartland Healthy Living Fund
Contact for amount
Heartland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

The Heartland Healthy Living Fund is a grant initiative designed to improve public health in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego Counties, Kansas. Established by the Kansas Health Foundation, this fund is part of the Giving Resources to our World (GROW II) match grant challenge. It aims to support programs and projects that promote healthy living by encouraging healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and environments. Grants will focus on preventative measures rather than healthcare services or support for existing illnesses. Grant renewed every year. Grant Fall annual opening/ closing deadline: September 15th to November 15th

Community Development
Nonprofits