Kansas Employment Labor and Training Grants

This grant provides financial support to Manhattan-based nonprofits for projects that enhance community well-being, promote environmental conservation, and develop recreational infrastructure in the area.

This program provides funding to small businesses in Overland Park, Kansas, to support their growth through various development activities, such as staff training, equipment purchases, and commercial improvements.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community organizations in rural Kansas and western Missouri to implement innovative projects that enhance economic opportunities and build resilient local economies.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small businesses in Overland Park, Kansas, to enhance their operations and workforce through various improvement projects.

This funding opportunity supports the expansion and modernization of Career and Technical Education programs for high school students in rural Kansas and Missouri, focusing on preparing them for careers in high-demand industries.

This grant provides funding for innovative community projects in north-central and northwest Kansas that enhance education, healthcare, social services, the environment, arts, and community beautification, with a focus on strong community involvement and volunteerism.

This program provides funding to Kansas hospitals and long-term care facilities to enhance workforce training and development, ultimately improving healthcare delivery and access in the state.

This program provides loan funding to for-profit businesses and agricultural cooperatives in Kansas for infrastructure improvements and job creation, with potential loan forgiveness for timely project completion.

This grant provides funding to organizations in rural Kansas and western Missouri to create training and apprenticeship programs in high-demand skilled trades, helping to address labor shortages and prepare individuals for sustainable employment.

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.

This program provides funding to rural Kansas communities with populations under 5,000 for projects that enhance quality of life, such as childcare improvements, public art, library upgrades, and food retail expansions.

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.

This program provides funding and educational resources to Kansas licensed early child care facilities to promote healthy eating habits and increase the use of locally grown fruits and vegetables among young children.

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.

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 79 Fund, established by the Emporia Community Foundation, is dedicated to evaluating and analyzing the charitable needs of the Emporia Community. Its core mission emphasizes long-term improvements to the quality of life for children in Emporia. This aligns with the Foundation's broader goal of fostering community well-being by addressing critical needs within the region, particularly for its youngest residents. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are the children of Emporia, with a focus on initiatives that promise long-term improvements to their lives. The fund committee actively seeks out specific individual projects that will make a demonstrable difference. Impact goals revolve around creating sustainable positive changes, rather than short-term fixes, ensuring a lasting legacy for the community's youth. Key priorities for the 79 Fund include projects with a high degree of volunteerism, indicating a strategic preference for community-driven efforts that leverage local engagement. The committee also considers opportunities for collaboration with other funds and actively avoids duplicating funding. Generally, the fund does not support large fundraising projects, entities with taxing authority (with specific exceptions for innovative projects), annual drives, repetitive grants, or individuals. It also refrains from funding personnel positions or ongoing operational expenses. Expected outcomes include improved quality of life for Emporia's children through well-supported, volunteer-based projects. Measurable results would likely stem from the "specific individual projects" and their long-term impact on the lives of children, although the exact metrics are not detailed in the provided information. The Foundation's strategic priorities are evident in its proactive approach to identifying opportunities and its careful consideration of funding ethics, ensuring responsible and impactful grant distribution.

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.

The Wichita County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Western Kansas Community Foundation, is a local grantmaker dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Wichita County, Kansas. Its mission is to strengthen community well being by supporting charitable activities carried out by eligible organizations that serve residents of Wichita County. The program seeks proposals that address community issues, stimulate participation, leverage other support, and demonstrate broad impact, innovation, responsiveness to emerging needs, collaboration, and long term sustainability. Grants are intended to improve quality of life across the service area through new initiatives or enhancements to existing programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities or other tax exempt entities and government equivalents such as public schools and city, county, or state entities, including churches for non religious activities, that serve Wichita County, Kansas. The board will not consider requests from individuals or for operating or maintenance expenses including salaries, medical or scholarly research, membership fees, banquets, ticket purchases, religious purposes, travel for groups, capital debt reduction, political lobbying or legislative activity, fiscal agent services, endowments, umbrella funding, marketing tchotchkes, or giveaway prizes or incentives. Applications are submitted through the foundation’s stated process by the deadline of May 1, 2024. Grant size and duration are not stated. Additional information and official details are available from the Wichita County Community Foundation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

This funding program provides financial support to organizations working to improve digital access and skills in underserved communities through the acquisition of devices, client-facing IT support, and the development of digital literacy courses.