Kansas Private Grants

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.

SCCF is excited to offer the 3rd annual Greensburg Future Fund Grant! This application is available to any nonprofit, school, or church located in Greensburg, KS. The purpose of this grant is to allow our communities to have the opportunity for larger funding that has not previously been available through SCCF. This grant should inspire forward thinking and create a large impact in your community/county.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on medical testing and health education for residents affected by groundwater contamination in northeast Wichita.

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 Spring annual opening/ closing deadline: March 15th to May 15th

First Nations is currently accepting applications under Stewarding Native Lands program to support the development of tribal co-stewardship agreements and related capacity building. Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The federal government has embarked upon an era of co-stewardship of public lands as directed by Joint Secretarial Order 3403 and other authorities. States have also launched new policies consistent with this approach. These efforts to restore tribal stewardship can help to advance ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation to climate change. Central to this work is restoring buffalo and fire to grasslands. This grant will provide Tribes with resources to build necessary capacity to negotiate, implement, and monitor co-stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service in the Great Plains Region. This includes technical assistance, trainings, and networking opportunities all centered in the space of co-stewardship. The ultimate goal is to strengthen and increase tribal co-stewardship on National Grasslands in the Great Plains region, allowing Tribes to serve as anchors in promoting greater ecological connectivity to grassland protection and health. Funding Information Total requested funds in project budgets under this funding opportunity should not exceed $125,000. Grant Period  The grant period for this funding opportunity is October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2026. Eligibility Criteria Tribes that border or are in proximity of National Grasslands and are interested in establishing a co-stewardship agreement with the U.S. Forest Service on the National Grasslands in the Northern Great Plains (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming).  Types of eligible applicants include:  Federal- and State-Recognized tribal Governments and Departments For more information, visit First Nations Development Institute.

The Marjorie Gillig Grant, facilitated by the South Central Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofits in Pratt County or the City of Kiowa, KS, focusing on projects or programs within specific areas. These areas include Music and Arts, Primary Education, Senior Activities, Community Organizations, Church Programs, and Mission Trips. Created through a generous gift from Marjorie’s estate, this grant seeks to make a lasting impact on various community-focused efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofits located in Pratt County or the City of Kiowa, KS, that are engaged in the specified focus areas. The application deadline is August 31st, with further details available for interested parties through the Foundation's contact avenues. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 1st to August 31st

The Heartland Healthy Living Fund is a grant initiative designed to improve public health in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego Counties, Kansas. Established by the Kansas Health Foundation, this fund is part of the Giving Resources to our World (GROW II) match grant challenge. It aims to support programs and projects that promote healthy living by encouraging healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and environments. Grants will focus on preventative measures rather than healthcare services or support for existing illnesses. Grant renewed every year. Grant Spring annual opening/ closing deadline: March 15th to May 15th

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Blue Rapids, Kansas, for projects that improve and enhance the city's permanent infrastructure, promoting community vibrancy and beautification.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within the UDS 260 area for innovative community projects that enhance local well-being.

Devices Grants are offered to support devices, like computers, on which someone accesses the internet. Lack of such a device and the skills to use it are barriers to internet access, even when there is plenty of network capacity available to connect to. Donor Name: KC Digital Inclusion Fund State: Kansas, Missouri County: Cass County (MO), Clay County (MO), Jackson County (MO), Johnson County (KS), Leavenworth County (KS), Miami County (KS), Platte County (MO), Ray County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are all types of devices that are used to access the internet and are eligible devices for this grant program. Other devices that may help expand or deliver the network—like hotspots, routers, or servers—are not eligible for this grant. This grant is intended to support user interface devices, not actual connectivity, so while phones may be eligible, data plans are not. The DIF aims to advance a more systemic strategy toward addressing the digital divide, fill specific programmatic gaps, signal strong ongoing community commitment to this work, attract new local money to this cause beyond existing funders, and strengthen Kansas City’s competitiveness for state and federal dollars.  Funding Priorities The DIF will support projects related to providing access to technology, digital literacy training, internet connectivity solutions, and other initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide. Priority will be given to projects that target populations with limited access to technology and digital resources. Devices Grants should:  Align to a specific program, not just to an organization or a covered population.  Help outcome-oriented direct-service organizations overcome technology barriers to better fulfill their mission. Focus Area  Access to Network Funding Information Funding available up to $75,000 Award Range $1,000 – $20,000. Grant Period Up to 6 months (to be completed by March 31, 2025). Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, applicants must be direct-serving 501(c)(3) public charities, educational or governmental entities serving people in need within the 9-county Greater Kansas City region (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray in Missouri, and Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte in Kansas).  Applications are evaluated by a panel of reviewers selected by the Fund’s appointed Advisory Council. Grantees are notified by KC Digital Drive of award status via email on/around August 26, 2024. Announcements are made public on the DIF website, and via other media. The grant period of performance may vary by Grantee, but should be completed by March 31, 2025. For more information, visit KCRDIN.

The City of Topeka and United Way of Kaw Valley have announced the 2025 Social Services Grants. Donor Name: United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV) State: Kansas City: Topeka Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Priorities Two funding sources are combined to make these grants possible:  City General Funds and  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds  City of Topeka – Social Services Funding Priorities (Year 2025) Senior citizen neighborhood-based programming to include – meals, activities, transportation Medical assistance for low-income individuals Programs for at-risk youth Emergency housing and utility assistance Neighborhood and independent living based services for persons with severe and persistent mental illness Support services for residents who are non-English-speaking Funding Information Approximately $492,000 will be made available for Social Services Grants in calendar year 2025.  Social Services Grant o Minimum Grant Request Amount: $10,000 Maximum Grant Request Amount: $27,000  Recommended Social Services Funding for Year 2025  Social Services Grant Total: $491,904  General Fund: $424,047  CDBG: $67,857 Project Period Program and Project Budget Periods Program and project budget periods will be one (1) year in length unless otherwise specified in contracts Eligible expenses Expenses eligible for funding under the Social Services Grants include the operating expenses, staff salaries and direct service costs of the program, including, but not limited to: supplies, transportation expenses, child care, health care services, substance abuse services, employment services and recreational services. This also includes lease of a facility, equipment or other property needed for the service. Provision of emergency “income payments” for shelter (rent, mortgage and/or utility payments) is eligible if the payments do not exceed two months and the payments are made directly to the provider of such services. In addition, food is not an allowable expense. Eligibility Criteria For all priority areas, any state recognized non-profit corporation is eligible for these funds. These organizations must make services available to all Topekans, or make services available to a specific group with specialized needs, i.e. the elderly, children, disabled adults, homeless, low-income families/individuals, etc. Funds can be used only to serve persons who reside within the city limits of Topeka. Emergency Services and Preventive/Counseling are defined as follows: Emergency Aid – Programs which provide assistance given to cover essential needs on an emergency or crisis basis Preventive/Counseling – Programs which provide services on an ongoing or as-needed basis to help at-risk individuals and families stabilize their lives and avoid or overcome emergencies For more information, visit UWKV.

The $15,000 Community Grant aims to offer unprecedented larger funding opportunities through SCCF, fostering forward-thinking projects with substantial community or county impact. Eligible entities including nonprofits, schools, cities, and churches within Barber, Comanche, Kingman, Kiowa, Pratt, Rice, or Stafford Counties can apply. The grant prioritizes projects impacting at least 50% of children (18 years or younger) and encourages collaboration among organizations. While aiming for county-wide impact is preferred, it's not mandatory. Projects must extend beyond a one-year duration and not be limited to one-time events. Budgets must meet or exceed $15,000, with a clear plan for covering any excess costs. Administrative fees or salaries must not surpass $1,500. This grant is one per county.

The Koch Family Foundation is seeking applications for creating a vibrant and inclusive community within their home state of Kansas. Donor Name: Koch Family Foundation State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Each person has their own unique gifts and talents that bring to the world. Their goal is to unleash them. They support programs that create the opportunity for all people to develop their abilities, reach their full potential and make lasting contributions to society. Eligibility Criteria Grants made by the Koch Family Foundation are awarded to charitable organizations as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not to individuals. The Foundation does not seek proposals in support of Individuals (other than the Koch Scholarship Awards Program)  Individual schools and churches  Venture capital grants  Athletic associations and sporting events/teams  Trip and tour sponsorships  Initiatives outside of Kansas, including national sponsorships and international requests  Political, legislative or lobbying  Endowment funds  Capital campaigns For more information, visit Koch Family Foundation.

The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust is seeking applications to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services and health care programming. Donor Name: John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust State: Kansas, Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types Arts, Culture, & Humanities Community Improvement & Capacity Building Education Health Human Services Criteria The Speas Memorial Trust supports organizations that serve the residents of Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

The Dickinson County Youth In Action Grant program is a competitive application for area middle and high school groups, with grant awards of up to $1,000. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Dickinson County State: Kansas County: Dickinson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Criteria Grant applications will be accepted from clubs/activity groups/athletic groups from Dickinson County middle school and high schools. For more information, visit Community Foundation of Dickinson County.

About the Fund The Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan, KS, partners with the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF) to help improve the quality of life for communities in 26 counties of Northwest Kansas. GSCF and 11 of its affiliate foundations are allocated funding for grants to distribute to 14 counties for charitable projects through a competitive application process. What do the funds support? Grants will be awarded to projects or programs that address the following areas: Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and workforce capability. Health Care: Ensures access to quality health services and promotes healthy life practices. Community Social Services & Security: Enhance access to social services needed for individuals of special needs and supports systems to provide community disaster relief and general community emergencies. Conservation & Environment: Support efforts to improve and maintain high air and water quality, appreciation for our natural environment and enhances economic and social benefits of outdoor resources. Arts & Culture: Provide cultural and artistic opportunities to enhance the quality of life for local residents and to encourage tourism and the exchange of ideas. Community Beautification: Support efforts to improve and maintain public spaces to enhance community pride and encourage socialization among residents. Preference will be given to applications that include community involvement and volunteerism. Grants may not be awarded to: reduce or replace regular budgetary needs for programs or projects that are tax-supported support endowment or operational expenses Grant renewed every year. Grant Spring annual opening/ closing deadline: March 15th to May 15th

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the quality of life in Manhattan, KS, benefit KONZA Prairie, and promote recreational development in Keats, KS, with a focus on areas such as arts, education, environment, health, and youth development.

This funding opportunity supports coalitions of organizations in the Kansas City region working together to create lasting solutions that improve economic mobility for local residents.

This award recognizes and rewards Kansas landowners who implement outstanding conservation practices that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their farms, ranches, or forestlands.