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Kansas Recreation Grants

Explore 53 grant opportunities

Kansas City Royals Foundation Royalty Fields Program
$15,000
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments for renovating youth baseball and softball fields in six Midwestern states, enhancing safety and playability for young athletes.

Recreation
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, and non-profits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance environmental and historic sites, and promote safe routes for students in Kansas communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Blueprint to Build - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$2,500,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides funding to small communities in Kansas for the construction of modern, energy-efficient community centers, helping them enhance local facilities and services.

Community Development
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Kansas for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, promoting healthier communities and preserving natural spaces.

Recreation
State governments
Sidewalks and Trails 
$800,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for building sidewalks and trails that improve access to essential services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Sunflower Softball Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to young softball players and teams in Saline County, Kansas, ensuring that those with limited financial means can participate in the sport without barriers.

Youth
Individuals
Youth Baseball Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to individual youth players in Saline County, Kansas, who need help covering costs associated with participating in organized baseball.

Youth
Individuals
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and public entities in Mitchell County, Kansas, to support projects that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Facilities: Small Grants
$210,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to small cities and counties in Kansas for infrastructure and facility projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Growing Greenwood Fund
$1,000
Emporia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greenwood County, Kansas, for innovative projects that improve education, health, community development, and recreational services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chase County Community Fund
$5,000
Emporia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for community projects in Chase County that improve health, education, social services, recreation, and cultural affairs, prioritizing organizations without taxing authority.

Health
Nonprofits
Jewell County Community Fund
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups in Jewell County, Kansas, to support a wide range of charitable projects that improve the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Murals Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural Kansas communities in creating murals that celebrate their unique history and culture, enhancing local identity and engagement.

Arts
City or township governments
Innovation in Community Engagement Grant
$1,000,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that engage rural residents of all ages in Kansas and western Missouri, fostering community participation and strengthening local ties.

Community Development
Independent school districts
SAUW Early Childcare Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Salina Area United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to childcare organizations in the Salina area to help increase wages for early childhood educators, specifically targeting Teachers’ Assistants and Lead Teachers.

Health
Nonprofits
Dwane L. Wallace Youth Venture Grant
$7,000
United Way of the Plains
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and organizations in the United Way of the Plains' service area to support programs that empower and benefit local youth through initiatives like after-school activities, mentoring, and nutrition services.

Recreation
County governments