Dickinson County Entrepreneurship Funding via Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +101 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofits, public school districts, government entities, or fiscally sponsored groups in Dickinson County, Kansas can seek support for rural entrepreneurship programs that mentor, train, and assist business owners. Focused on entrepreneurship and business development, Patterson Family Foundation invites projects that expand resources, strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and track entrepreneurs served, services delivered, outcomes, and new partnerships.
Business Development
Entrepreneurship
Youth Project Funding from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
Up to US $1,000
Youth ages 12–18 in Dickinson County, Kansas can receive up to US $1,000 for youth-led projects that address school or community needs and benefit others. Focused on youth leadership and community improvement, the Community Foundation of Dickinson County supports initiatives like beautification, mentoring, mental health awareness, literacy, and similar service projects.
Youth Services
Education - High School
Youth Development & Leadership
+1 more
BNSF Railway Foundation Grant Program
BNSF Foundation
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Colorado +658 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
The BNSF Railway Foundation provides grants to enhance community quality of life across 28 states, focusing on educational, cultural, and social service initiatives. With over $150 million contributed since 2000, the foundation emphasizes projects with strong local engagement and BNSF employee involvement. Eligible organizations include public charities, local governments, and tribal governments, while ineligible entities encompass religious organizations and those with discriminatory practices. Priority is given to environmental, health, and cultural projects.
Recreation
Environment
Art & Culture
+6 more
Community Foundation Support for Dickinson County Students
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
Up to US $1,000
Graduating high school or homeschooled seniors and current undergraduates from Dickinson County, Kansas pursuing a finance degree at a Kansas-accredited four-year college or community college can receive up to US $1,000 through the Heroneme Family Scholarship. Grants from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County help local students with strong academics and extracurricular involvement access higher education.
Education - Higher Education
Vocational & Trade Education
Education - High School
+1 more
Catholic Extension Grants for Dickinson County Churches
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Dickinson County, Kansas that are part of an Extension Diocese can seek funding to construct, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related facilities. Catholic Extension provides up to US $100,000 for major building projects and also supports smaller repair and equipment needs for under-resourced communities.
Catholicism
Catholic Extension Grants for Dickinson County Catholicism
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic diocesan leaders serving under-resourced Catholic communities in Dickinson County, Kansas can seek funding to sustain basic pastoral and administrative services. With a mission to strengthen Catholic life in mission territories, Catholic Extension provides designated Extension Dioceses with salary subsidies and essential operating support for core pastoral leadership and parish or diocesan administration.
Catholicism
Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Leadership
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Dickinson County, Kansas can receive funding to recruit, educate, and develop ordained, religious, and lay church leaders. Catholic Extension provides support for seminarians, deacons, and lay ministers in approved mission dioceses, including subsidies, training programs, and ongoing formation opportunities to strengthen parish and diocesan leadership capacity.
Catholicism
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Humphreys Trust
Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust
Private
Barber County, Kansas, Barton County, Kansas +33 more
US $500 - US $125,000
Nonprofit organizations serving underserved residents in Dickinson County, Kansas can receive US $500 - US $125,000 for education, cultural, human services, or health care programs. Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust provides one-year grants for general operating, program, or capital support, including buildings, land, and major equipment that meet compelling community needs.
Human & Social Services
Health Care Access & Delivery
Education
+1 more
Catholic Youth Ministry Funding from Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses and parishes serving young people in Dickinson County, Kansas can seek support for ministries that provide Catholic faith formation for children, teens, young adults, and families. Catholic Extension supports Extension Dioceses with operational support, salary subsidies, or seed money for parish, regional, or diocesan youth and young adult ministry programs.
Catholicism
Patterson Family Foundation Economic Opportunity Grants
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +112 more
US $25,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities working on economic and community development in Dickinson County, Kansas can seek US $25,000 - US $500,000 to test innovative economic opportunity solutions. With a mission to reinvest in rural communities, Patterson Family Foundation prioritizes regional innovation hubs and industry diversification strategies that build resilient rural economies.
Community Development & Revitalization
Rural Development
Economic Services & Development
Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses seeking to strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational efficiency in Dickinson County, Kansas can apply for Building Capacity Grants supporting strategic initiatives and professional development. Focused on Catholicism, Catholic Extension invites approved Extension Dioceses to request support for assessments, technology, audits, and training that build long-term self-sufficiency.
Catholicism
Pastoral Ministry Funding for Dioceses from Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses serving Dickinson County, Kansas through designated Extension Dioceses can seek grants to strengthen pastoral and social outreach ministries. With a mission to support church life and outreach, Catholic Extension provides funding for catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, evangelization media, liturgical programs, social outreach to vulnerable groups, and minor post-disaster support.
Catholicism
Family Services
Homelessness Services
+3 more
Catholic School Leadership Development Grant
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system. In partnership with Loyola Marymount University, this initiative offers a graduate-level online Certificate in Catholic School Administration, covering 80% of tuition costs and providing funding for essential travel. The one-year program focuses on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, requiring participants to serve two years in their diocese post-completion, thereby enhancing local educational leadership.
Education - K through 12
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Community Foundation Community Grants in Dickinson County
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas, Morris County, Kansas
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations or those with a fiscal agent in Dickinson County, Kansas can apply for community services funding that supports local programs and operations. Focused on strengthening area nonprofits, the Community Foundation of Dickinson County offers Foundation Community Grants through two annual cycles, Spring and Fall, with applications reviewed by its Grant Committee.
Community Services
Community Foundation Support for Dickinson County Programs
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas, Morris County, Kansas
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations in Dickinson County, Kansas can apply for the Herington Community Legacy Grant to support projects in arts and culture, civic affairs, community development, education, and health and human services. Funding from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County emphasizes innovative, prevention-focused projects that strengthen local nonprofits and improve quality of life, with some activities excluded.
Community Services
Innovative Education Funding for Rural Nonprofits via Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
US $25,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities improving rural education in Dickinson County, Kansas can apply for Patterson Family Foundation’s Innovation in Education Grant, awarding US $25,000 - US $500,000 for creative, high-impact projects. Proposals emphasizing project-based or experiential learning in rural communities within the foundation’s Kansas and western Missouri catchment are especially encouraged.
Education
Rural Development
Preventative Care Access Grant
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
US $100,000 - US $500,000
The Preventative Care Access Grant from the Patterson Family Foundation aims to enhance healthcare delivery models in rural communities across Kansas and western Missouri. Organizations eligible for funding can develop innovative solutions such as mobile health and telehealth services to improve access to care. Registration is required before submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI), with deadlines set for April and July 2025. This initiative supports projects that directly benefit the foundation's target areas.
Preventative Healthcare
Rural Development
Health Care Access & Delivery
Edna (Eddie) Morris Memorial Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
Up to US $1,000
The Edna (Eddie) Morris Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, honors Eddie Morris's legacy in education and community service. With a $1,000 award, it supports graduating seniors from Dickinson County high schools or current undergraduates pursuing a finance degree at a Kansas-accredited institution. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and involvement in extracurricular activities, reflecting Eddie's commitment to education and community engagement.
Education - Higher Education
Vocational & Trade Education
Education - High School
+1 more
H.J. (Jack) & Paulina (Polly) E. Berkley Family Memorial Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
Up to US $2,500
The H.J. (Jack) & Paulina (Polly) E. Berkley Family Memorial Scholarship, established in 2007, honors the commitment to education and community of H.J. and Paulina Berkley. Funded by their family, this scholarship supports graduating seniors and current undergraduates from Dickinson County pursuing a finance degree at accredited Kansas colleges. With a legacy of community involvement and strong academic achievement, this scholarship continues to inspire future generations in their educational endeavors.
Education - Higher Education
Vocational & Trade Education
Education - High School
+1 more
EMS Training Grants for Kansas Ambulance Services via Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
State/Local Government
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +93 more
Up to US $5,110
Licensed ground ambulance services in rural, frontier, or densely settled rural areas of Dickinson County, Kansas can use this grant to cover EMS provider recruitment, initial training, and continuing education costs, with awards up to US $5,110 per student. Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services supports tuition, books, lab fees, required equipment, and course insurance for eligible students who commit to service.
Emergency Medical Care & Services
First Responders
Community Foundation Education Grants in Dickinson County
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
Up to US $2,000
Graduating seniors and current undergraduates from Dickinson County, Kansas high schools or homeschools pursuing finance degrees at Kansas-accredited four-year colleges or community colleges can receive up to US $2,000 for tuition through the Charles Wilson Scholarship. The Community Foundation of Dickinson County also requires strong academics and participation in at least one extracurricular or community activity.
Education - Higher Education
Vocational & Trade Education
Education - High School
+1 more
Community Foundation Support for Dickinson County Education
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
Up to US $500
Dickinson County, Kansas students pursuing finance degrees can access funding through a memorial scholarship supporting higher education costs. The Ballantyne Family Memorial Scholarship from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County offers up to US $500 to graduating high school or homeschool seniors and current undergraduates who show strong academics and participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
Education - Higher Education
Vocational & Trade Education
Education - High School
+1 more
Commercial Rehabilitation Grant Program (KS)
Kansas Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +102 more
Up to US $300,000
The Kansas Community Development Block Grant Program aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding the rehabilitation of blighted commercial structures. This initiative, managed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, seeks to enhance the quality of life for residents and stimulate economic growth, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals. By strategically investing in key buildings, the program hopes to prevent further deterioration and act as a catalyst for positive change in local communities.
Historic Preservation
Job Creation
Community Development & Revitalization
Social Science Scholarship Funding from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc.
Private
Dickinson County, Kansas
US $400
Graduating seniors and past graduates of Dickinson County, Kansas high schools planning to major in social sciences can receive $400 toward tuition and college costs. The Community Foundation of Dickinson County supports students attending four-year colleges or community colleges, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and required recommendations, résumé, transcript, essay, and headshot.
Career / College Preparation
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
+1 more
School Health Program Grants from Blue Cross
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Corporate
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +101 more
Up to US $2,000
K–12 schools in Dickinson County, Kansas can apply for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation’s Healthy Habits for Life grants, awarding up to US $2,000 for student health initiatives. Funding supports programs that improve nutrition, physical activity, healthy habits, and mental health, such as gardens, fitness equipment, screenings, or wellness events.
Obesity
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Physical Fitness
+1 more
Regional Water Implementation Grant
Kansas Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +96 more
Up to US $1,000,000
The Regional Water Implementation Grant aims to enhance collaboration among water systems in Kansas by providing funding for preliminary engineering studies. With a maximum funding amount of $1,000,000 for 2024, this grant encourages projects that consolidate systems, expand water supply districts, and connect previously unlinked public water supply systems. A 50% match can be sourced from local or KDHE funds, promoting effective water management across the state.
Engineering
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water
Water Resource Management
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program
Kansas Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +102 more
Up to US $800,000
The Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, allocates $1 million in 2024 to support essential water and sewer projects in communities with populations over 5,000. Each eligible project can receive up to $800,000, with a required 25% cash match. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements, engineering costs, and administrative expenses, making it vital for enhancing community water systems.
Engineering
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water
Water Resource Management