Kansas Private Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas communities for the construction or renovation of public recreational facilities and libraries, aimed at enhancing community engagement and well-being for low- and moderate-income residents.

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 Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust offers a one-year grant for 501(c)(3) organizations in Atchison, Kansas, focusing on community improvement, education, health, and human services, with a preference for specific projects like buildings, capital equipment, and programs, and a limited number for operational expenses, with applications reviewed by the Atchison Advisory Committee and grants issued in the following year.

This fund provides financial support for hands-on learning programs in arts, technology, invention, and science for youth aged 0-18 in Saline County, KS.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations, schools, government bodies, and religious groups in Russell County to support community projects that can be completed within a year.

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 funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and religious organizations in implementing projects that enhance public health outcomes in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and religious groups in enhancing educational initiatives within the community, with projects to be completed within a year.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and religious groups in implementing projects that meet community needs within the designated areas.

This funding provides quick financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, schools, government bodies, and religious groups in communities affected by unexpected disasters, enabling them to complete recovery projects within a year.

The Attraction Development Grant, offered by Kansas Tourism, provides up to $1 million in economic assistance to public, private, and non-profit entities in Kansas for the development or enhancement of tourism attractions, with the aim of boosting economic growth, improving visitor experiences, and enhancing the quality of life in communities across the state.

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations and community projects that address various charitable needs in the greater Salina area.

The Downing Family Foundation is accepting grant applications until 09/30/2024 from tax-exempt or non-profit organizations in Kansas, focusing on community development, services to the disadvantaged, children's causes, early education, and the arts, with funds potentially used for operating expenses, endowment funds, and capital causes, excluding government, political, medical, individual, social, fraternal, faith-based organizations, and for-profit entities.

This grant provides financial support to charitable and educational projects that promote economic development in Lyon, Chase, and Coffey counties.

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is committed to supporting local businesses and suppliers and encourages its grantees, whenever possible, to source their supplies and materials from Dickinson County businesses. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Dickinson County State: Kansas County: Dickinson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Funding Arts and Culture Civic improvements/affairs Community development Education The environment, health, and human services. Funding Priorities The Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Dickinson County, Kansas.  Funding priorities include projects that: Develop or test new solutions to community problems Address prevention as well as remediation Provide assistance to underserved community resources Provide leverage for generating other fund and community resources, both financial and volunteer Provide a sustained and transforming effect for a substantial number of residents Build organizational capacity and improve the effectiveness or efficiency of nonprofit groups Provide a favorable ratio between the amount of money requested and the number of people served Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplicating services Encourage volunteerism, civic engagement, and development Community development is preferred to economic development. Eligibility Criteria An organization may apply for a grant if it is one of the following: Exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) In existence for at least two years Sponsored by a 501(c)(3) who will serve as the fiscal agent (must complete fiscal sponsor form) A special-purpose unit of government Must exist within the Herington City Limits and/or be located within a 3-mile radius of the Herington City Limits. This determined area, though outside of the 3-mile radius, includes the Herington Regional Airport and complex. Funding Limitations  In general, this grant does not support: General operating expenses (salaries, supplies, administrative overhead) Capital campaigns (support of construction or renovation of a facility; also known as bricks and mortar) Endowment campaigns; annual campaigns; fundraising events (including, but not limited to, the purchase of tables at dinners, ads in program booklets, and raffle tickets) Travel grants (fees for field trips or other travel-related expenditures) Sponsorship of sports teams Previously incurred debt or retroactive funding for current projects Other grant-making organizations Individuals (except designated scholarship funds) & independent scholarly research projects Religious or sectarian programs, political parties, or campaigns Organizations operating for fewer than two years Organizations that have delinquent reports from previous Community Foundation grants Projects that provide traditional medical care; carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 495(e); attempt to influence the outcome of any specific public education, or carry on directly or indirectly any voter registration drive The Herington Community Legacy Grant Fund will not support the purchase of fireworks. For more information, visit Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is requesting applications for Foundation Community Grants Donor Name: Community Foundation of Dickinson County State: Kansas County: Dickinson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Funding Arts and Culture Civic improvements/affairs Community development Education The environment Health and human services Youth services in Dickinson County, Kansas, that address the health and well-being of children. Funding Priorities The Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Dickinson County, Kansas. Funding priorities include projects that: Develop or test new solutions to community problems Address prevention as well as remediation Provide assistance to underserved community resources Provide leverage for generating other fund and community resources, both financial and volunteer Provide a sustained and transforming effect for a substantial number of residents Build organizational capacity and improve the effectiveness or efficiency of non-profit groups Provide a favorable ratio between the amount of money requested and the number of people served Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplicating services Encourage volunteerism and civic engagement, and development Community development is preferred to economic development. Eligibility Criteria  An organization may apply for a grant if it is one of the following: Exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) In existence for at least 2 years Sponsored by a 501(c)(3) who will serve as the fiscal agent (must complete fiscal sponsor form) A special-purpose unit of government. Funding Limitations  In general, the Community Foundation does not support the following: General operating expenses (salaries, supplies, administrative overhead) Service Clubs (Unless requesting matching grant dollars) Capital campaigns (support of construction or renovation of a facility; also known as bricks and mortar) Endowment campaigns; annual campaigns; fundraising events (including, but not limited to, the purchase of tables at dinners, ads in program booklets, and raffle tickets) Travel grants (fees for field trips or other travel-related expenditures) Sponsorship of sports teams Previously incurred debt or retroactive funding for current projects Other grant-making organizations Individuals (except designated scholarship funds) & independent scholarly research projects Religious or sectarian programs, political parties, or campaigns Organizations operating for fewer than two years Organizations that have delinquent reports from previous Community Foundation grants Projects that provide traditional medical care; carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 495(e); attempt to influence the outcome of any specific public education; or carry on directly or indirectly any voter registration drive For information visit, Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

This grant provides financial support for projects that enhance the quality of life in Republic County, targeting non-profit organizations and community initiatives that address local needs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Republic County to promote public health initiatives and healthy lifestyles through various community projects.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in north-central and northwest Kansas for projects that enhance education, healthcare, social services, conservation, arts, and community beautification.

The Hesston Community Foundation (HCF), an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF), is seeking applications to support charitable projects/programs that benefit those in the Hesston community. Donor Name: Central Kansas Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) has approximately $23,000 available for the 2024 grant cycle.  Hesston Community Foundation Impact Fund has approximately $18,000 to be awarded. The Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Hesston has approximately $5,400 to underwrite solutions to local health issues for the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of individuals and their communities through the encouragement of healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and environments.  The amount requested and types of projects/programs will determine the number of grants and the amount to be awarded. Funding Information Funding requests should: Serve or enhance the community of Hesston Not exceed $10,000 Eligibility Criteria To apply for this opportunity, your organization must meet the following requirements: Possess 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service code, be exempt under statute (i.e. educational institution, church, a city or county), or be formally linked to an organization with such designation. Management should be in the hands of reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel. For more information, visit CKCF.