Kansas Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

This grant provides funding to Kansas-based nonprofits for public projects that promote history, literature, and culture, engaging adults in meaningful conversations and storytelling.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that create and improve affordable housing options in Lawrence.

This funding initiative supports arts-related projects in Lawrence, Kansas, that promote community engagement, diversity, and sustainability, benefiting local artists and organizations.

This grant provides funding for affordable housing projects in Lawrence, Kansas, aimed at supporting local organizations and initiatives that address critical housing needs and promote long-term affordability.

This program provides funding to support community events that promote cultural and economic development in Lawrence, Kansas, enhancing the city's unique identity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and nonprofit organizations to improve services and strategies for addressing violent crimes against women.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and community organizations that offer essential services to victims of sexual assault, helping them recover and access vital resources.

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

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.

The Federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant program assists states with funding to address gun violence, the programs and initiatives that target the risk factors likely to lead to violence, related gun violence reduction programs and initiatives, and behavioral health crisis intervention-related programs or initiatives. Donor Name: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funds are also available for court proceedings and related programs, including, but not limited to, mental health courts, drug courts, and veteran’s treatment courts. The SCIP Advisory Board will inform and guide the state regarding gun violence reduction programs and initiatives, including specific strategies, priorities, budgets, and timelines for the grant award process and outlining the approaches in the State Crisis Intervention Program Plan. The SCIP Advisory Board is comprised of seven members, each representing one of the following areas: law enforcement, the community, the courts, prosecutors, behavioral health providers, victim service providers, and the legal profession. Priorities Related Court-based Programming. Referrals to Community-based Services for People in Crisis. Funding for Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Programs or Initiatives. Funding Information There is approximately $1.7 million available for grant awards. Project Period  Grant projects funded by SCIP shall be for a period of 12 months, beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Units of state and local government; Tribes; and nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations, including underserved and culturally specific populations. The Kansas Judicial Branch and/or any court in Kansas requesting the creation of a specific treatment court, enhancement, or expansion of an existing treatment court are eligible to apply. For more information, visit BJA.

The Kansas Water Office has announced the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. Donor Name: Kansas Water Office State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Technical Assistance Grant Fund and Water Projects Fund serve to help municipalities and special districts related to water to obtain the up-front technical assistance and the on-the-ground actions needed to address various water quantity and quality needs. The two funds are generally directed to supporting water-related infrastructure activities. The two grant funds serve to help identified Kansas entities to obtain the up-front technical assistance and the on-the-ground actions needed to address various water quantity and quality needs. The two funds are generally directed to supporting water-related infrastructure activities. The new law directs the Kansas Water Office (KWO) to administer these two grant programs, according to certain criteria and parameters.  Provisions for HB 2302 included the creation of two new water-related grants funds: the Technical Assistance Grant Fund and the Water Projects Grant Fund. Funding Information  Technical Assistance Fund Grants The KWO may provide full or partial grants. No single grant awarded under the Technical Assistance Grant Fund shall exceed $1,000,000 (unless specified by a specific action of the Legislature). Water Project Grant Funds The KWO may provide full or partial grants. No single grant awarded under the Water Projects Grant Fund shall exceed $8,000,000 (unless specified by a specific action of the Legislature). Eligible Projects  Technical Assistance Fund Grants Planning, engineering, managing and other technical assistance that may be necessary in the development of plans for water infrastructure projects; or Processing grant and loan applications for such water infrastructure projects. Water Project Grant Funds: Construction, repair, maintenance or replacement of water-related infrastructures and any related construction costs; Matching moneys for grant or loan applications for water-related infrastructure projects; and Application of the funds to an outstanding loan balance from the Public Water Supply Loan Fund (established in K.S.A. 65-3322 and amendments thereto) or the Kansas Pollution Control Fund (established in K.S.A. 65-163e, and amendments thereto) subject to the certain criteria (see Evaluation Criteria for Water Projects Grant Fund section). Eligibility Criteria For Technical Assistance and Water Projects Fund Grants  Municipalities. Special districts related to water are organized under the Laws of Kansas. For more information, visit Kansas Water Office.

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 City of Lawrence is currently accepting applications for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Donor Name: City of Lawrence State: Kansas City: Lawrence Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund is supported through a local sales tax with the purpose of providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence, acquiring land for future affordable housing, and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. The mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) is to recommend to the City Commission ways everyone in Lawrence has access to safe, quality, affordable housing and supportive services necessary to maintain independent living with dignity. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund is available through a local sales tax, with the purpose of: providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence; acquiring land for future affordable housing units; and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. Funding Information The City of Lawrence anticipates awarding up to $1.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds in Eligible Projects Affordable housing or land acquisition New affordable housing development Rehabilitation of affordable housing for preservation of existing affordable housing stock Accessibility modifications for low-to-moderate income households with accessibility needs to remain in affordable and accessible housing Housing vouchers for low-income households Projects that increase community awareness on affordable housing Projects that advance racial equity in housing. Eligibility Criteria Corporations and LLCs 501(c)3 Nonprofits Neighborhood and civic groups City of Lawrence and Douglas County Departments All projects must be within the City of Lawrence and serve households residing within city limits. For more information, visit City of Lawrence.

The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on their communities and the Kansas economy. 2024 Award Categories AgriBusiness – companies that stand out in the agribusiness industry – including agricultural production, products and services, and agri-tourism Apprenticeship Champions and Partners – companies and other entities that excel providing registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas Business Innovation – companies from any sector incorporating innovative technologies in their business Healthcare/Nonprofit – noteworthy services provided by either healthcare facilities or nonprofit organizations Manufacturing/Distribution – outstanding achievement for companies large and small involved in manufacturing and distribution Non-Traditional Talent Pools – companies that have gone above and beyond to hire those with prior involvement in the justice system, youth, seniors or individuals with disabilities Retail/Service – exceptional performance by businesses selling goods, products and/or services Under 30 Entrepreneurs – young entrepreneurs achieving business success under the age of 30 Welcome Back – entrepreneurs and businesspeople who once left Kansas but have returned to make their mark in the Sunflower State. For more information, visit Kansas Department of Commerce.