Kansas Energy Grants

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.

This program provides funding to revitalize underutilized downtown buildings in Kansas, supporting projects that promote economic growth and community engagement through various uses like businesses, housing, and cultural initiatives.

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 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 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.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Federal Victims of Crime Act Grant Program. Donor Name: Kansas Governor’s Grants Program (KGGP) State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Priority is given to victims of adult sexual assault, domestic violence, and child physical and sexual abuse. Thus, a minimum of 10 percent of each federal fiscal year’s grant will be allocated to each of these categories. An additional 10 percent of each federal fiscal year’s grant will be allocated to victims of violent crime (other than the “priority” category as stated above) who were “previously underserved” (40 percent total). These underserved crime victims of either adult or juvenile offenders may include, but are not limited to, victims of federal crimes; survivors of homicide victims; or victims of assault, robbery, gang violence, hate and bias crimes, intoxicated drivers, bank robbery, economic exploitation, fraud, or elder abuse. Grant Purpose To provide direct services to crime victims. Direct services are defined as those efforts that: Respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims Assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system Provide victims of crime with a measure of safety such as boarding up broken windows and replacing or repairing locks Priority is given to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. A minimum of 10% of each federal fiscal year’s grant will be allocated to each of the priority categories of crime victims. An additional 10% minimum of each VOCA grant will be allocated to victims of violent crime who were previously underserved (e.g., DUI, robbery, gang violence, etc.). Grant Period Three-year period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027. Eligibility Criteria Funds are available to units of state or local government, tribal organizations, and nonprofit community and faith-based organizations. A 20% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required. For more information, visit KGGP.

The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its Emergency HEAL Grants to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely demolition or collapse and rehabilitate them into productive use as spaces for new or expanding businesses, childcare, housing, arts and culture, or entrepreneurship. Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Emergency HEAL was created to provide a resource to address sudden and urgent needs of communities when disaster strikes. Funding Information $500,000 of funding will be available. A maximum of $100,000 will be awarded per community. Eligible Building Grant Project Expenses Masonry (including rebuilding of exterior walls), insulation, foundations, roofs and guttering, fire stairs, windows, doors, chimneys, walls, ceilings, floors, interior stairs, elevators, lighting and fixtures, electrical wiring, data and communication, wiring (not including equipment), HVAC systems and components, plumbing systems, fire suppression sprinkler systems and ADA accessibility solutions. This list is not exhaustive. Project expenses not listed here are at the discretion of the Kansas Secretary Commerce for eligibility under the grant. Up to 2% of the grant award may be retained by the applicant organization for project administration expenses. Eligibility Criteria A private building owner MUST have an eligible local partnering support organization apply for the grant on their behalf. This organization will commit to supporting the project through the fiscal administration of the grant funds tracking the bi-annual financial reports, and ensuring that the building owner is on track with program deadlines. Eligible supporting and applicant organizations include: Designated Kansas Main Street Programs Economic Development Corporations or Chambers of Commerce Cities Counties Schools 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 organizations Local Community Foundations Tribal Nations For more information, visit Kansas Department of Commerce.