Kansas Local Grants

The Legacy Foundation is accepting applications until 09/30/2024 for the Power of the Purse Fund, a grant aimed at funding innovative projects that directly impact women and children in Cowley County, Kansas, with eligible applicants being 501c3 organizations, quasi-governmental entities, and service clubs partnering with a qualified organization.

The Hutchinson Community Foundation in Reno County, Kansas is offering Changemakers at Work grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for a year, to fund projects that foster community building, enhance community pride, and promote placemaking, open to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Reno County.

The Douglas County Community Foundation Community Grants support a wide range of local projects in the areas of arts and culture, animal welfare, children and youth, community development, education, environment, health, housing and human services. Donor Name: Douglas County Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Douglas County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of the DCCF Community Grants program is to improve the lives of Douglas County, Kansas residents. They support a wide variety of activities in the following areas: Arts and Culture Animals Children and Youth Community Development Education Environment Health Housing Human Services Funding Information Grants generally range from $1,000 to $10,000. Eligibility Criteria  Proposal must come from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tribal entity or local government. Proposal must be for work that benefits residents of Douglas County, Kansas. Organization must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national origin. DCCF is more likely to fund requests that: Are clearly and concisely described. Are based on complete and clear income and expense projections. Do not require recurring DCCF funding for the same project or purpose. Are one-time requests or reasonably ensure sustainability after DCCF funding is used. Limitations on Grantmaking Grants are not awarded for: Multi-year requests General operating expenses Purchase of tickets or tables at special events, memberships, or advertising Individuals Annual campaigns Endowment funds Event sponsorships Fundraising events Religious purposes Lobbying or political activities prohibited by the IRS Debt retirement. For more information, visit DCCF.

The City of Lawrence is currently accepting applications for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Donor Name: City of Lawrence State: Kansas City: Lawrence Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund is supported through a local sales tax with the purpose of providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence, acquiring land for future affordable housing, and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. The mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) is to recommend to the City Commission ways everyone in Lawrence has access to safe, quality, affordable housing and supportive services necessary to maintain independent living with dignity. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund is available through a local sales tax, with the purpose of: providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence; acquiring land for future affordable housing units; and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. Funding Information The City of Lawrence anticipates awarding up to $1.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds in Eligible Projects Affordable housing or land acquisition New affordable housing development Rehabilitation of affordable housing for preservation of existing affordable housing stock Accessibility modifications for low-to-moderate income households with accessibility needs to remain in affordable and accessible housing Housing vouchers for low-income households Projects that increase community awareness on affordable housing Projects that advance racial equity in housing. Eligibility Criteria Corporations and LLCs 501(c)3 Nonprofits Neighborhood and civic groups City of Lawrence and Douglas County Departments All projects must be within the City of Lawrence and serve households residing within city limits. For more information, visit City of Lawrence.

The Butler County Communities Grant Cycle is to promote community service and community projects/programs or events that focus on the enhancement of communities in Butler County. Donor Name: Central Kansas Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Butler County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant cycle is funded with proceeds from the following funds:  El Dorado Prairie Port Festival Fund: Supports charitable, scientific, and educational purposes that relate to community events and activities as a field of interest. The field of interest is so defined as community events for the improvement of family relationships through activities that convene family and friends presently residing in and from El Dorado, KS. 1 Award Available Grants will be distributed to eligible charities starting new community events, as well as supporting existing community events and activities.  A priority of funding will always be for new community events in El Dorado, KS.  George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund: Supports organizations with projects/programs that provide assistance to the welfare and safety of citizens of El Dorado, KS by providing critical response to those 1) impacted by disasters, i.e. victims of fire, flood, or natural disasters; 2) for the promotion of public health, education, safety or other public cultural activities; or 3) for general assistance to the needy. Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Butler County: To underwrite solutions to local health issues, and 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 within Butler County, KS. 1 Award Available Kansas Health Foundation Fund – El Dorado: To underwrite solutions to local health issues, and 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 within El Dorado, KS. 1 Award Available Funding Information  Requests should not exceed $1,500 for the Eldorado Prairie Port Festival Fund and Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Eldorado. Requests should not exceed $1,200 for the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Butler County. Requests should not exceed $3,000 for the George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund. 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 Community Force.

The City of Wichita is seeking applications for its Operating Grants to provide operational support for qualifying 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and cultural organizations that significantly serve Wichita citizens. Donor Name: City of Wichita State: Kansas City: Wichita Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For over a decade, the City of Wichita has granted funding to local arts organizations to recognize, preserve and celebrate Wichita’s rich arts and cultural heritage – a heritage that has a tremendous impact on all residents’ quality of life. Funding Information Total Fy2024 Cultural Funding $452,000. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must meet the following criteria to receive operational funding: The organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization has as its primary purpose the production, presentation, advancement, or preservation of arts or culture in the City of Wichita. The organization must serve the residents of the City of Wichita. The organization has a minimum of two (2) years of operational history serving the residents of Wichita. The organization has full-time professional management and/or cultural/artistic staff. This service may be in-kind of volunteer in nature. The organization presents a full season of performances/exhibitions or other year-round programming (including general admission where applicable). The organization is ADA compliant. If the organization operates its own facility, that facility is ADA compliant. If the organization utilizes other venues/facilities, they only use ADA compliant facilities. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable requirements of the City of Wichita Revised Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Program Requirements Statement for Contracts or Agreements. The organization complies with the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Policy and Other Legal Requirements, Statues, and Regulations that Govern Your Award. The following organizations are ineligible for the Cultural Funding grants program because of their status as Cultural Institutions and/or because they are owned and operated by the City of Wichita: The Arts Council, Botanica, Century II, CityArts, Kansas Aviation Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Art Museum, and Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Funding Limitations and Uses Cultural funding grant money funds operations. Operational spending includes categories like salaries, office rent, utility payments, general website upkeep, and so on. The maximum amount of funding you can request is based on how much your organization spent (your expenses) during your most recently completed fiscal year. In-kind services, like donated items, volunteer hours, free rent, etc., cannot count toward that total. If your organization’s actual expenses were $500,000 or more, you are considered a “Large” organization, and the maximum you can request is 8% of your expenses, or up to $75,000. If your organization’s actual expenses were between $250,000 and $499,999, you are considered a “Medium” organization, and the maximum you can request is 10% of your actual expenses. If your organization’s actual expenses were less than $250,000, you are considered a “Small” organization, and the maximum you can request is 15% of your expenses. You can only submit one application for Operational Grant funding each cycle. For more information, visit City of Wichita.

This grant provides financial assistance to local organizations for printing promotional brochures that highlight attractions in Dodge City, aiming to increase tourism and visibility for overnight visitors.

The Wichita County Community Foundation (WCCF), an affiliate of the Western Kansas Community Foundation, is seeking grant applications to enhance the quality of life in Wichita County. Donor Name: Wichita County Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Wichita County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation restricts its support to 501(c)(3) or other exempt organizations/groups or the government equivalent (i.e. public schools, city/county/state entities, churches, etc.), who serve Wichita County, Kansas. The Foundation encourages grant requests that: Will have a broad impact on the quality of life for a large number of people within the WCCF service area. Propose ways to address community issues and problems. Leverage other sources of support. Stimulate others to participate in addressing community issues. Are innovative, a new initiative, or an enhancement of an existing program. Are responsive to changing or emerging community needs. Are sustainable over time. Are collaborative with other organizations for a broader impact. Funding Ineligibility The board will not give consideration to: Grants to individuals. Operating or maintenance expenses (including salaries). Medical or scholarly research. Membership fees. Banquet or luncheon expenses. Ticket sales for charitable fund-raising efforts. Religious organizations for religious purposes. Travel expenses for groups, such as school classes, clubs, or sports teams. Capital debt reduction. Political lobbying or legislative activities. Use of and payment for services of a fiscal agent. Endowment establishment or enhancement. Umbrella funding organizations that would distribute requested funds at their own discretion. Marketing tools, such as water bottles, t-shirts, pens, etc. Give-away items for prizes/incentives. For more information, visit Wichita County Community Foundation.

This program provides financial assistance to local businesses in Leavenworth for upgrading fire safety systems and improving accessibility in their buildings.

This program provides financial assistance to business and property owners in Merriam for outdoor improvement projects that enhance the appearance and functionality of their properties.