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Kansas Recreation Grants

Explore 54 grant opportunities

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
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
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
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
Tourism Marketing Grant Program
$10,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Kansas Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new marketing initiatives aimed at boosting tourism in Kansas, targeting not-for-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and other eligible entities involved in promoting travel destinations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Winter Family Fund
Contact for amount
Douglas County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations and government agencies that provide essential services to at-risk children and families in specific counties of Kansas and New Mexico.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for community projects in Northwest Kansas that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, and cultural initiatives, with a focus on strong local involvement and volunteerism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
General Operating Support
$25,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Kansas to enhance their programming and strengthen the state's cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Independent school districts
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Liberty Giving Circle Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Liberty area that focus on improving community well-being through services in aging, arts and culture, education, health, and social services.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Herington Community Legacy Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Dickinson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Herington, Kansas, to support community development projects that improve the quality of life for residents.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Charlotte Street Generative Performing Awards
$10,000
Charlotte Street
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to innovative performing artists in the Kansas City area, enabling them to create original work in various disciplines such as dance, theater, music, and performance art.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Kansas City Royals Foundation Royalty Fields Program
$15,000
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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