Kansas Community Development Grants

The Pratt County Achievement Place - Youth Development Grant is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches located in Pratt County to receive funding for projects or programs designed to benefit children and youth within the county. Sponsored by the Pratt County Achievement Place Endowed Fund, this grant seeks to support initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of young residents. By fostering development and offering support where it's needed most, the grant aims to empower the next generation through educational, recreational, or developmental programs tailored to their needs. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 1st to August 31st

SCCF is excited to offer the 3rd annual Greensburg Future Fund Grant! This application is available to any nonprofit, school, or church located in Greensburg, KS. The purpose of this grant is to allow our communities to have the opportunity for larger funding that has not previously been available through SCCF. This grant should inspire forward thinking and create a large impact in your community/county.

The Marjorie Gillig Grant, facilitated by the South Central Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofits in Pratt County or the City of Kiowa, KS, focusing on projects or programs within specific areas. These areas include Music and Arts, Primary Education, Senior Activities, Community Organizations, Church Programs, and Mission Trips. Created through a generous gift from Marjorie’s estate, this grant seeks to make a lasting impact on various community-focused efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofits located in Pratt County or the City of Kiowa, KS, that are engaged in the specified focus areas. The application deadline is August 31st, with further details available for interested parties through the Foundation's contact avenues. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 1st to August 31st

The RHIG Program, established by the Kansas Legislature through House Bill 2208 on May 6, 2021, is designed to strengthen and enhance healthcare services in eligible Kansas counties by providing transitional assistance to hospitals. Funded with $10,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, the program aims to help hospitals transition their current healthcare delivery models to ones more suitable for their communities. Eligible projects include transitioning to new provider types, service and delivery modifications, market studies, technological advancements such as telemedicine, and personnel acquisition. The program underscores a public-private partnership model requiring a $2 match from private stakeholders for every $1 of state funds. All RHIG funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, with the program set to expire on June 30, 2025. All counties in Kansas can apply except Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte counties.

The Kansas Innovation Fund, facilitated by KHF, is an initiative designed to empower visionary individuals and organizations in Kansas who are dedicated to creating positive change within their communities through innovative solutions. Offering up to $5,000 for each approved idea or project, the fund aims to address complex issues by exploring new strategies that improve health and health equity across different sectors. This funding opportunity is open year-round to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and churches in Kansas, with applications reviewed monthly. Projects that enhance health opportunities for Kansans, reflect innovative approaches, and benefit Kansas communities are prioritized for funding.

The Kerr Foundation, Inc. focuses on supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that offer new or enhanced opportunities, especially for the youth, within its granting areas. The Foundation prioritizes projects in education, health, cultural development, and community service. While there's a preference for Oklahoma-based organizations, grants are also awarded to entities in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area. Challenge Grants are typically awarded, requiring the recipient to match the grant amount within twelve months. The Foundation does not award consecutive annual grants to the same organization. A letter of inquiry is required before a formal grant application can be submitted. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: June 30th

This funding opportunity supports health-related initiatives aimed at improving community health, access to care, and education for residents in Kansas, particularly for the uninsured, while excluding Johnson and Wyandotte counties.

INTENT: To activate vacant and underused spaces through the arts to help bring together community members around the art, history, and culture of the community. DESCRIPTION This program provides funding for communities with populations of 15,000 or less to reinvigorate spaces by creating new murals or public art that incorporate the community’s history, culture, heritage, tourism, or other community led art piece. This mural and public art grant program is intended to support projects in rural communities that are immediately ready to begin work on their mural, with community engagement, location selection, site approvals, and muralist selection being completed by May 10, 2024. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Communities with a population of 15,000 or less, located in a county of 50,000 or less. Units of local government Economic/Community Development and Tourism non-profits (501c3 or 501c6) Federally recognized tribes Non-profit organizations (501c3) MAXIMUM REQUEST: $7,500 MATCH REQUIREMENT: • Dollar for dollar (1:1) • The total project cost must be at least twice the amount of the grant request. • The match requirement must consist of at least 25% cash expenses provided by the applicant • In-kind non-monetary donations and volunteer hours may be counted, up to 75% of the required match MATCH EXCEPTION Organizations or projects in communities with populations of 1000 or fewer: • In-kind non-monetary donations may be counted as 100% of the required match PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE • May 2024 – December 31, 2024 • Murals painted on exterior walls using paint or an adhesive material need to be completed by mid-October 2024 to ensure weather does not inhibit the curing process. • If more time is needed to complete your project, KCAIC has an additional program that could be a better fit. ELIGIBLE COSTS/EXPENSES • Artist and consultant fees including travel expenses and accommodation expenses • Applicable project materials and supplies • Additional administrative costs (beyond annually budgeted general operating costs) related to the approved project • Allowable marketing expenses directly related to the approved project (This does not include campaigns or materials used solely to raise awareness of the organization.) • Equipment purchases needed to complete art or mural project under $5,000 • Wall or surface repair – limited to 15% of total project cost (tuckpointing, mortar repair) • Surface preparation (smoothing, resurfacing, cleaning, etc.) • Lighting or display materials to highlight the art piece • Landscaping or clean-up of the space that could affect the visibility of the mural INELIGIBLE COSTS/EXPENSES INCLUDE: • General operating costs of an organization not directly related to the approved project (Applicable general operating costs directly related to the approved project may account for no more than 50% of an applicant’s cash match) • Fundraising campaigns or related expenses, scholarships • Construction, purchase, or renovation of facilities • Financing of political activities, lobbying, or murals that are directly tied to a political party affiliation • Honorariums (artists and contractors must be paid as fees for services rendered) FUNDING PRIORITIES • Communities or Counties that have not previously received funding from the Kansas Department of Commerce for murals or public art • Projects that can show that they are ready to begin. This means that the community engagement phase is complete, muralist has been identified and they are available, and that the location of the mural has been identified and approvals given to put the mural on the wall. • Projects that can be completed by December 31, 2024, or if they will be painted on an exterior wall, that this will be completed before mid-October. • Murals or public art that is done collaboratively across the county or as a region to celebrate their history or culture as a Kansas community See KCAIC Mural Making Guidebook further information. Please contact the Office of Rural Prosperity at [email protected] or 785.289.3763 with any questions. Grant Timeline: February 23, 2024 Spring 2024 ORP Rural Mural Grant Opens May 10, 2024 Spring 2024 ORP Rural Mural Grant Closes (11 weeks) By June 15, 2024 Awards Announced – Projects can begin upon award notification Mid July Grant Award Payments issued

WKCF Community Grants, merging Operating and Core grant applications since January 2024, support organizational needs across operating, programmatic, or both areas. Available thrice yearly with deadlines in March, July, and November, these grants cater to 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalent in specific Kansas counties. Exclusions apply, including grants to individuals and for capital campaigns. Awards typically do not exceed $10,000, focusing on projects that align with WKCF's mission and address broad community needs. Applications must be submitted online by the specified deadlines. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: March 1st, July 1st, November 1st.

WKCF Community Grants, merging Operating and Core grant applications since January 2024, support organizational needs across operating, programmatic, or both areas. Available thrice yearly with deadlines in March, July, and November, these grants cater to 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalent in specific Kansas counties. Exclusions apply, including grants to individuals and for capital campaigns. Awards typically do not exceed $10,000, focusing on projects that align with WKCF's mission and address broad community needs. Applications must be submitted online by the specified deadlines. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: March 1st, July 1st, November 1st.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners in Historic Downtown Merriam for exterior improvements that enhance the aesthetic and structural quality of their buildings.

The Winter Family Fund is a grant opportunity provided by the Douglas County Community Foundation. The fund aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk and vulnerable populations, with a focus on children and families in specific geographic areas. Eligible organizations must primarily focus on serving disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at-risk children, youth, and families. However, grants can also be made to charitable organizations that don't meet this specific description as long as the funds are targeted for services benefiting these populations. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities, tribal organizations, or governmental agencies that conduct business without discrimination. The geographic focus of the grants is primarily on Douglas County, Franklin County, and Johnson County in Kansas, as well as Taos County in New Mexico. The grant application is available from October 1st through November 1st each year, with grants announced by January 15th of the following year. The grant amount varies based on available funds. Successful applicants will need to complete the Winter Family Fund Grant Proposal Application and demonstrate how their proposal aligns with the fund's mission. General operating expenses, ongoing litigation support, multi-year requests, annual campaigns, event sponsorships, fundraising events, lobbying or political activities, debt retirement, non-charitable activities for individuals or endowment funds are not eligible for funding. In 2022 and 2021 respectively, the Winter Family Fund awarded $70,000 and $89,313 in grants to various organizations supporting children and families in need. Interested applicants can apply through the Douglas County Community Foundation's Grant Management System using this link: [https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dccfoundation](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dccfoundation).

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 funding opportunity supports coalitions of organizations in the Kansas City region working together to create lasting solutions that improve economic mobility for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations, community groups, and individuals working on charitable projects that improve the quality of life in Smith County.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to improve public health initiatives and promote healthy lifestyles in Smith County.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in north-central and northwest Kansas for projects that enhance community life in areas like education, health care, and the arts, with a focus on community involvement.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific areas to promote children's well-being, cultural enrichment, and essential community services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing education, community development, housing, and charitable initiatives in the areas where Capitol Federal operates.

This funding opportunity supports community-focused projects in the Greater Kansas City area that promote racial equity, improve quality of life, and demonstrate sustainable program design and measurable impact.