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Kansas grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 53 grant opportunities

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
Leadership Transformation Grants
Contact for amount
Kansas Leadership Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides support to Kansas organizations in the education, faith, government, or nonprofit sectors to develop leadership skills at all levels, fostering a culture of adaptability and collaboration to address community challenges.

Capacity Building
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
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
Hesston Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Hesston Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for community projects in Hesston, Kansas, focusing on enhancing quality of life and promoting collaboration among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Kansas Community Foundation KidsFUNd Grant
$1,500
Central Kansas Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational or municipal entities in specific Kansas counties that focus on improving children's behavioral health, strengthening families, and promoting positive parenting practices.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and public entities in Mitchell County, Kansas, to support projects that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Community Development
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
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
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
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
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
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
14(c) to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Grant
Contact for amount
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Kansas organizations transitioning employees with disabilities from subminimum wage jobs to competitive, integrated employment opportunities.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Kansas Masonic Foundation Local Community Grants Program
$10,000
Kansas Masonic Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Kansas that partner with local Masonic Lodges to address community needs in areas such as education, public safety, and health services.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Fund for Reno County Grants
$50,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Reno County, Kansas, for innovative projects that enhance community culture, support youth development, foster community engagement, and strengthen local nonprofits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Health Improvement Grants
$10,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government units in Reno County, Kansas, to implement health initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and address community health priorities.

Health
Nonprofits
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