Kansas Employment Labor and Training Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and religious groups for community-benefiting projects, new initiatives, and capacity-building efforts in the areas served by the foundation.

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 provides funding to Olathe residents for community-building activities and neighborhood improvement projects that enhance safety and quality of life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for collaborative projects that consolidate public water supply systems, benefiting multiple communities across the state.

This funding program provides financial assistance to Kansas cities and counties for improving water and sewer infrastructure projects, benefiting communities with populations under and over 5,000.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas communities for the construction of sidewalks and trails that enhance access to recreational facilities and promote community engagement and health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas communities for constructing or renovating non-profit childcare and early education facilities, specifically benefiting low- and moderate-income families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas communities for the construction or renovation of public recreational facilities and libraries, aimed at enhancing community engagement and well-being for low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding program provides financial assistance to Kansas communities for improving housing and infrastructure to benefit low- to moderate-income households in areas affected by slum and blight.

This funding program provides financial assistance to cities in Kansas for rehabilitating blighted commercial properties, helping private owners improve their buildings and enhance downtown areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas communities for programs that train and engage youth aged 12-19 in high-demand job skills, helping them stay in school and secure quality employment.

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Manhattan and Keats, Kansas, to support projects that enhance the quality of life, promote recreational development, and benefit the KONZA Prairie.

This grant provides funding to Kansas schools to implement programs that promote healthy lifestyle choices among K-12 students, focusing on physical activity, healthy eating, and mental health.

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.

This funding program provides financial assistance to businesses and agricultural cooperatives in Kansas for infrastructure improvements and other expenses, with the goal of creating or retaining jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals.

NetWork Kansas, in partnership with K-State 105, is offering a one-time grant of $100,000 to $500,000 to support new or early-stage projects focused on entrepreneurship and small business development, with a maximum funding request of $125,000 per project and a 25% match required, open to for-profit businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and municipalities in Kansas.

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 Community Foundation of Dickinson County is committed to supporting local businesses and suppliers and encourages its grantees, whenever possible, to source their supplies and materials from Dickinson County businesses. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Dickinson County State: Kansas County: Dickinson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Funding Arts and Culture Civic improvements/affairs Community development Education The environment, health, and human services. Funding Priorities The Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Dickinson County, Kansas.  Funding priorities include projects that: Develop or test new solutions to community problems Address prevention as well as remediation Provide assistance to underserved community resources Provide leverage for generating other fund and community resources, both financial and volunteer Provide a sustained and transforming effect for a substantial number of residents Build organizational capacity and improve the effectiveness or efficiency of nonprofit groups Provide a favorable ratio between the amount of money requested and the number of people served Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplicating services Encourage volunteerism, civic engagement, and development Community development is preferred to economic development. Eligibility Criteria An organization may apply for a grant if it is one of the following: Exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) In existence for at least two years Sponsored by a 501(c)(3) who will serve as the fiscal agent (must complete fiscal sponsor form) A special-purpose unit of government Must exist within the Herington City Limits and/or be located within a 3-mile radius of the Herington City Limits. This determined area, though outside of the 3-mile radius, includes the Herington Regional Airport and complex. Funding Limitations  In general, this grant does not support: General operating expenses (salaries, supplies, administrative overhead) Capital campaigns (support of construction or renovation of a facility; also known as bricks and mortar) Endowment campaigns; annual campaigns; fundraising events (including, but not limited to, the purchase of tables at dinners, ads in program booklets, and raffle tickets) Travel grants (fees for field trips or other travel-related expenditures) Sponsorship of sports teams Previously incurred debt or retroactive funding for current projects Other grant-making organizations Individuals (except designated scholarship funds) & independent scholarly research projects Religious or sectarian programs, political parties, or campaigns Organizations operating for fewer than two years Organizations that have delinquent reports from previous Community Foundation grants Projects that provide traditional medical care; carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 495(e); attempt to influence the outcome of any specific public education, or carry on directly or indirectly any voter registration drive The Herington Community Legacy Grant Fund will not support the purchase of fireworks. For more information, visit Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is requesting applications for Foundation Community Grants Donor Name: Community Foundation of Dickinson County State: Kansas County: Dickinson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Funding Arts and Culture Civic improvements/affairs Community development Education The environment Health and human services Youth services in Dickinson County, Kansas, that address the health and well-being of children. Funding Priorities The Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Dickinson County, Kansas. Funding priorities include projects that: Develop or test new solutions to community problems Address prevention as well as remediation Provide assistance to underserved community resources Provide leverage for generating other fund and community resources, both financial and volunteer Provide a sustained and transforming effect for a substantial number of residents Build organizational capacity and improve the effectiveness or efficiency of non-profit groups Provide a favorable ratio between the amount of money requested and the number of people served Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplicating services Encourage volunteerism and civic engagement, and development Community development is preferred to economic development. Eligibility Criteria  An organization may apply for a grant if it is one of the following: Exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) In existence for at least 2 years Sponsored by a 501(c)(3) who will serve as the fiscal agent (must complete fiscal sponsor form) A special-purpose unit of government. Funding Limitations  In general, the Community Foundation does not support the following: General operating expenses (salaries, supplies, administrative overhead) Service Clubs (Unless requesting matching grant dollars) Capital campaigns (support of construction or renovation of a facility; also known as bricks and mortar) Endowment campaigns; annual campaigns; fundraising events (including, but not limited to, the purchase of tables at dinners, ads in program booklets, and raffle tickets) Travel grants (fees for field trips or other travel-related expenditures) Sponsorship of sports teams Previously incurred debt or retroactive funding for current projects Other grant-making organizations Individuals (except designated scholarship funds) & independent scholarly research projects Religious or sectarian programs, political parties, or campaigns Organizations operating for fewer than two years Organizations that have delinquent reports from previous Community Foundation grants Projects that provide traditional medical care; carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 495(e); attempt to influence the outcome of any specific public education; or carry on directly or indirectly any voter registration drive For information visit, Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

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.