Kansas Youth Grants

This funding opportunity supports community-focused projects in the Greater Kansas City area that promote racial equity, improve quality of life, and demonstrate sustainable program design and measurable impact.

This program provides funding to organizations in north-central Kansas that are focused on improving community health, particularly in areas such as children's health, mental health, substance abuse, and chronic disease prevention.

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.

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 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.

This grant provides funding to individual artists in Saline County, Kansas, for professional and artistic development projects that address immediate or unforeseen needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas state and local agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, to establish and operate facilities that offer comprehensive crisis intervention services for juveniles in need.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Saline and Ottawa Counties, Kansas, that provide early childhood education and development programs for children aged 0-6, particularly those facing economic or social challenges, to ensure they are ready for kindergarten.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific areas to promote children's well-being, cultural enrichment, and essential community services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and institutions in Saline County, Kansas, to support programs that empower women, promote family well-being, and combat racism.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups to help children under 18 participate in sports and extracurricular activities, ensuring access for those with financial need.

This grant provides financial support for community projects that improve the quality of life for children in Emporia, Kansas, with a focus on volunteer-driven initiatives that address unique local needs.

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

This grant provides funding to support innovative educational programs in arts, humanities, technology, and science for youth aged 0-18 in Saline County, Kansas.

This grant provides financial support to childcare providers in Reno County, Kansas, to enhance their programs and strengthen the local childcare infrastructure.

The Heartland Area Action Fund, Stockton Community Fund, and Ellis, Rooks, and Trego County Legacy Funds are designed to support a wide range of charitable needs within the Heartland area, aiming to enhance the quality of life across these communities. The funds are unrestricted, allowing for flexible support of various community needs and populations, but some are geographically restricted to specific areas within Kansas, including Ellis, Rooks, Trego Counties, and the city of Stockton. Eligible applicants for these grants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and religious organizations. Other individuals or organizations not falling into these categories are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent that does. There's a universal grant application process for all requests, with two application cycles annually. Grant renewed every year. Grant Fall annual opening/ closing deadline: September 15th to November 15th

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is providing the Impact KC Grant Program. Donor Name: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation State: Kansas, Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Impact KC is a group of philanthropic and civic-minded individuals dedicated to making a substantive impact to the well-being of the Kansas City metropolitan area through volunteerism, fundraising and education. Impact KC receives funding from the general membership, and the fund is administered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. They will award one-time grants to one to four organizations through an annual application process. Areas of Interest Impact KC makes grants across a wide range of areas, with an emphasis on providing funds that will have a substantive impact on a tangible project or defined purpose. Some of the areas are: Aging Arts and Culture Community development  Education/Youth services  Health and life sciences  Social services/Families Funding Information Grants will be $5,000 to $15,000. Eligibility Criteria Grants are made only to nonprofits that have current 501(c)(3) status. The recipient of any grant from Impact KC must use the funds awarded for the specific purpose(s) as outlined in the original grant proposal. Ineligibility Individuals, political parties, candidates or political activities Post-secondary educational institutions or any organization benefiting such institutions Religious organizations for denominational programs/purposes For more information, visit GKCCF.

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.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is accepting grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund program until September 13, 2024. The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects sponsored by political subdivisions and other public agencies. Eligible projects include the development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for public recreation. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility according to the LWCF guidelines and the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Applications should include all required documentation and meet the needs identified in the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). A checklist is included to ensure project sponsors have met all requirements. Incomplete or late applications will result in withdrawal from funding consideration. Federal Standard Forms (SF-424) for Budget Information and Compliance Assurance are also required.

Grant Name: Regional Touring Program Grants Donor: Mid-America Arts Alliance Location: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas Grant Type: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: Up to $5,000 Details: The Regional Touring Program grants by Mid-America Arts Alliance support presenting organizations in showcasing the work of artists from within the M-AAA region. Presenters can receive up to 50% of the artist's fee for booking an artist listed on a state touring roster and up to 25% for booking an artist from the region not listed on a touring roster. Rural presenters may receive an additional 10% of the artist's fee. Projects must engage regional audiences through exposure, interaction, and outreach engagement. Eligible projects must feature in-region artists from outside the presenter's home state and include public-facing events between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. The grant does not cover indirect project costs or expenses associated with benefits or fundraiser events. Eligibility Criteria: Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations or federally recognized tribal communities incorporated in one or more states in the M-AAA region. They must have a valid EIN and UEI ID and commit to M-AAA's Grantee Assurance of Compliance and Federal Suspension and Disbarment Policy. Organizations may submit a maximum of three applications per fiscal year. For more information, visit M-AAA's website.