Kansas Private Grants

The Fredonia Area Community Foundation (FACF), an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF), is accepting applications to support organizations with project/programs that directly impact the communities in the Fredonia area. Donor Name: Fredonia Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The 2024 Fredonia Area Community Foundation (FACF) Grant Cycle has approximately $40,000 available. The amount requested and types of projects/programs will determine the number of grants and the amount to be awarded.  The FACF Grant Cycle is funded with proceeds from the following fund: Fredonia Area Community Improvement Fund shall be used for support of charitable, scientific, or educational purposes related to organizations, projects, programs, and other community efforts that serve the greater Fredonia, Kansas area.  Funding Information Funding requests should 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 USD 484 personnel may apply and are eligible to receive grants through the 2024 FACF Grant Cycle. However, no more than $10,000 will be awarded to projects/programs within the school district. For more information, visit CKCF.

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.

This grant provides financial support to community organizations and nonprofits in Buhler to improve the quality of life for residents within the USD 313 boundaries.

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.

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 Central Kansas Kids FUNd aims to support project/programs and organizations having interest in children’s behavioral research, child welfare, teaching parent skills, and/or strengthening families. Donor Name: Central Kansas Community Foundation State: Kansas County: Butler County (KS), Elk County (KS), Harvey County (KS), Marion County (KS), Sedgwick County (KS), Wilson County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Projects that provide other services, like parent education classes or activities to build family relationships, of which providing a meal is one part, may be funded.  Projects that focus on parenting tools and behavioral skills will receive priority.  Funding Information  Funding requests should not exceed $1,500. Eligibility Criteria  To apply for this opportunity, your organization must meet the following requirements:  Possess a 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service code, be exempt under statute (i.e. educational institution, church, city, or county), or be formally linked to an organization with such distinction. Management should be in the hands of reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel. Be in any service area of Central Kansas Community Foundation and its affiliates – Harvey, Butler, Marion, Elk, Wilson, and Sedgwick (Valley Center) counties. For more information, visit CKCF.

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 program provides up to $5,000 for community improvement projects in the Heartland service area, prioritizing initiatives from schools, non-profits, and county fairs that demonstrate collaboration and support from other sources.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Atchison, KS, to implement projects that improve community well-being, education, and health services for local residents.

This grant provides financial support for educational, medical, human services, and community development projects in Lyon, Coffey, and Osage counties in Kansas.

The Tourism Marketing Grant Program is designed to assist organizations in new innovative, dedicated tourism advertising and marketing. Donor Name: Kansas Tourism State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant is not intended to sustain ongoing marketing programs. Funding through this partnership with Kansas Tourism is intended to increase travel to tourism destination sites while enhancing the state’s image. This grant leverages Kansas Tourism’s resources and extends the marketing reach of Kansas tourism communities. Funding Information A maximum of $100,000 total will be awarded in this fiscal year. A maximum of $10,000 may be granted to any single entity in a fiscal year. Eligible Applicants and Requirements Not-for-profit organizations For-profit organizations Government agencies – cities, counties, townships, federally recognized Indian Tribes Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State The applicant organization must be in good standing in other Kansas Tourism programs such as Kansas Travel Guide listings, Division’s Co-op Marketing, Grant Programs, etc. Organizations must have a listing on TravelKS.com All organizations who are not the primary DMO in their community shall include a letter of support from the local DMO Grant funds cannot be used to participate in other Kansas Tourism programs. Grants cannot be used in conjunction with any other open grants administered by Kansas Tourism for the same project. For more information, visit Kansas Tourism.

The emphasis of the 79 Fund is to evaluate and analyze the charitable needs of the Emporia Community with emphasis on long-term improvements to the quality of lives of the children in Emporia. Donor Name: Emporia Community Foundation State: Kansas City: Emporia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Criteria  The 79 fund committee primarily considers specific individual projects that will make a difference in the long-term improvement to the lives of Emporians, especially the children of Emporia. The committee is involved in pro-actively seeking out opportunities toward its mission, particularly those opportunities that are volunteer- based. The committee also considers duplicity of funding and possibilities of collaboration with other funds in determining recommendations. General Guidelines Generally the committee: Does not support other large fundraising projects Does not support entities that have taxing authority except for specific one- time special projects that are innovative and above the basic services provided by those entities. Does not support annual drives or repetitive grants. Does not support individuals. (Most difficult for deductible dollars with the IRS) Is not involved in the donations of items – autographed or otherwise Does not fund personnel positions. Considers projects with a high degree of volunteerism as a high priority Does not fund multiple year grants or pledges Considers “matches in dollars and/or volunteer hours” as a good idea but not mandatory. Considers closely organizations that want to expand their operations that already have sufficient operating income and/or other funds. Does not fund ongoing operational expenses. For more information, visit ECF.

The Emporia Community Foundation in Butler County, Kansas is offering a grant through the Flint Hills Community Fund for community and rural development, museums/historic preservation, and agriculture and conservation projects, prioritizing those with high volunteer involvement and organizations looking to expand, with applications due by 09/30/2024.

Humanities For All grants support projects that draw on history, literature, and culture to engage the public with stories that spark conversations. Donor Name: Humanities Kansas State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Goals  Share stories that explore the human experience Engage people in public discussions Generate insights that cultivate a thriving democracy Create projects that are grounded by current scholarship and lived experiences Types of Projects  Humanities projects should draw on diverse history, literature, and cultures to explore a defined topic. Formats include, but are not limited to, interpretive exhibitions, community conversations, town halls, panel discussions, presentations, book discussions, short films, full-length films, or podcasts. Creativity and innovation are encouraged. The humanities must be central to the proposal. Humanities include the study of history, literature, ethnic studies, languages, linguistics, law, folklore, gender studies, religious studies, philosophy, art history, archeology, cultural anthropology, and ethics. Social sciences, such as political science and sociology, are also considered humanities. Projects must engage the general public, which primarily refers to an adult, out-of-school audience. Funding Information Grants are competitive with a maximum award amount of $15,000. Eligibility Criteria In-state nonprofit organizations are eligible, including colleges and universities 501(c)(3) status is not required A Unique Entity ID (SAM) from SAM.gov for sub-awardees is required. This 12-digit alphanumeric ID is used to track federal funding. (You do not need a full SAM.gov registration for HK grants. Only the UEID number is required.) NOTE: Organizations with an open grant from a previous grant cycle are not eligible. For more information, visit Humanities Kansas.

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.

This grant provides funding for projects that use history, literature, and culture to foster public discussions and reflections on the human experience, targeting adult audiences through various engagement formats.

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

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

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

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 Fall annual opening/ closing deadline: September 15th to November 15th