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Kansas Community Development Grants

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U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

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
79 Fund
Contact for amount
Emporia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community projects that improve the quality of life for children in Emporia, Kansas, with a focus on volunteer-driven initiatives that address unique local needs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

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.

Community Development
Small businesses
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

Housing
Nonprofits
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
Jewell County Community Fund
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups in Jewell County, Kansas, to support a wide range of charitable projects that improve the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Blue Rapids Community Foundation Local Grant
Contact for amount
Blue Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Blue Rapids, Kansas, for projects that improve and enhance the city's permanent infrastructure, promoting community vibrancy and beautification.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Just Transition Fundโ€™s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

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.

Community Development
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
NextGen Under 30 Award
Contact for amount
NextGen Under 30 Kansas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program honors and supports outstanding young leaders in Kansas who are making significant contributions to their communities and fields, encouraging their continued growth and impact.

Community Development
Individuals
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
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
Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant
$50,000
Guy I. Bromley Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve education, health, arts, and community services for residents in Atchison, Kansas, and the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Newton Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Newton Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for health-related projects that promote well-being and healthy lifestyles among residents of Newton, Kansas, while addressing local health challenges and aligning with global sustainability goals.

Health
City or township governments
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Kansas
$2,000,000
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Kansas to develop community-based crisis stabilization services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also face behavioral health challenges.

Community Development
County governments
KPCCI Substance Use Prevention Planning Grant
$35,000
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $35,000 to established community-based organizations in Kansas to develop strategic plans aimed at preventing substance use and promoting behavioral health within their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals