Community Foundation Support for Student Athletes
Student athletes who played American Legion baseball and graduated from schools in New York’s District 5 can receive scholarship support for post-secondary education or training, including vocational and trade programs. The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties administers this award, which may benefit Jefferson County, Kansas nonprofits working with eligible youth athletes.
The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Jefferson County Community Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Jefferson County, Kansas working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture projects can apply for support from the US Bancorp Foundation. With a mission to create equitable, lasting community change, it prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color.
US Bancorp Foundation
Jefferson County Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Jefferson County, Kansas nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations working in communities where Costco operates and able to demonstrate community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Kansas
501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least one year of status and innovative approaches to social problems can apply for Creag Foundation support, including those serving Jefferson County, Kansas. Funding supports new ways to address societal issues in human services and related fields; interested organizations may begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Jefferson County, Kansas can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 for scalable social and environmental solutions. Organizations should serve underserved communities, operate post-pilot and pre-scale, and demonstrate potential to reach at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Jefferson County Culture
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural institutions serving U.S. audiences, including those in Jefferson County, Kansas, can seek more than US $100,000 for arts and culture programs. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations with budgets over $2 million fund program, capital, and limited general or endowment support in areas like performing arts, museums, and arts education.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Jefferson County, Kansas working on social service programs that address chronic poverty may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or general operations. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help U.S. organizations focused on economic independence, family strengthening, affordable housing, food access, reentry, and youth development, especially those serving large populations with proven, scalable results.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits and social enterprises supporting urban children through education, health, or family economic stability projects in Jefferson County, Kansas may be eligible for more than US $50,000 in project or scaling support. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds work serving low-income youth in the U.S., India, and South Africa, prioritizing measurable impact and aligned values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Roche
Nonprofit organizations and accredited charities can seek support for humanitarian, education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects, including work in Jefferson County, Kansas. Grants from La Roche help eligible groups worldwide deliver innovative, sustainable programs that engage Roche expertise and employees, are managed by accredited charities, and collaborate with local authorities and established partners.
La Roche, Inc.
Jefferson County Health Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Jefferson County, Kansas may be eligible for support to aid marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation supports health care access, disaster relief, child welfare, and related human services in the U.S. and internationally, partnering with on-the-ground organizations to maximize impact.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Nonprofit Grants
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work in Jefferson County, Kansas can apply for funding to support programs that broadly benefit their target populations. Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides U.S.-based nonprofits with support for projects that materially contribute to the general welfare and are carried out within the country.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, housing, jobs, arts, or community development in Jefferson County, Kansas can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs and events. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. regional sponsorships that may benefit local nonprofits advancing economic mobility, social progress, and cultural or environmental initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Jefferson County, Kansas seeking support for children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian needs, or arts and culture can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants. Awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000 are available to smaller organizations, including those in Virginia, Arizona, and worldwide, that align with its mission and budget guidelines.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jefferson County Storytelling Funding via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Jefferson County, Kansas can access funding to tell powerful stories about their impact through the Storytelling Grant. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support work in areas like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, mental health, and wellness. Awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Jefferson County Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Jefferson County, Kansas with programs in areas like poverty relief, education, health, families, or disaster relief may be eligible for support; funding is limited to single-year projects. Robinson Foundation supports Southern-region charities that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and can show tangible, meaningful impact from the grant.
Robinson Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Jefferson County Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Focused on environmental and human services work, the Lawrence Foundation invites Jefferson County, Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries to request unrestricted operating or program support. Eligible U.S.-headquartered organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 for projects in environmental conservation, community services, disaster relief, or other stated priority areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Higher Education Funding from Seattle Foundation
Applications due Feb 10, 2027
Graduate, professional, or undergraduate students in Island, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Thurston counties can receive a one-time US $3,000 scholarship for higher education costs. Grants from Seattle Foundation help Jefferson County, Kansas readers identify this student-focused opportunity, which may benefit those connected to students pursuing degrees in these Washington counties.
Seattle Foundation
Jefferson County Scholarship Funding via San Antonio Area Foundation
Applications due Feb 24, 2027
Students pursuing higher education in Jefferson County, Kansas can access funding via the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Rapier Education Fund for tuition, fees, and books; awards are US $2,000 and renewable. Focused on academic scholarship programs, eligible applicants must be full-time students in accredited U.S. colleges or vocational schools and reside in specified Texas or Florida counties.
San Antonio Area Foundation
Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Grants for EMS Education
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Jefferson County, Kansas students pursuing EMS training can access funding through Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies’ Tyler Bender EMS Scholarship Fund; awards US $500 for EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic programs. Applicants must live in the EMS West region and show affiliation with an EMS agency in that region.
Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies
Denver Foundation Grants for Jefferson County Nonprofits
Applications due Feb 27, 2027
The Denver Foundation provides Jefferson County, Kansas nonprofit employees pursuing human services coursework with US $500 - US $10,000 for tuition and fees at accredited U.S. institutions. Eligible applicants must work at least half-time for a 501(c)(3) in Metro Denver, have one year of tenure, meet GPA requirements, and plan a Colorado nonprofit career.
The Denver Foundation
Higher Education Scholarships for Students from Central Alabama Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in select Alabama counties planning higher education or trade school study in fields like education, nursing, therapy, psychology, or social work can receive US $2,000 scholarships to support tuition and related costs. Grants from Central Alabama Community Foundation may benefit Jefferson County, Kansas nonprofits that assist eligible students with college access or advising.
Central Alabama Community Foundation
Deaconess Foundation Nursing Grants in Missouri
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nursing students in select Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois counties can apply for Deaconess Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Grants, awarding up to US $15,000 toward accredited nonprofit nursing degrees. Eligible applicants must be permanent residents in the listed counties, demonstrate significant financial need, and be pursuing their first associate or bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA.
Deaconess Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Jefferson County
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides Jefferson County, Kansas nonprofits with project, general operating, and capital support for community-benefit work. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness, workforce development, health, or disaster relief may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Union Pacific communities, including Jefferson County, Kansas, can seek $5,000 - $30,000 for local safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability programs. Union Pacific Foundation supports direct services and capacity-building efforts, with emphasis on DEI and projects benefiting underrepresented residents within its rail-served footprint.
Union Pacific Foundation
Healthy Lifestyles Funding for Nonprofits from Topeka Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Jefferson County, Kansas nonprofits promoting healthy habits and lifestyles can access funding through Topeka Community Foundation’s Healthy Lifestyles Grants, with awards up to US $40,000. Multi-year support can cover staff salaries, marketing, technology, strategic planning, and consultants for new or existing programs serving eligible Kansas counties, including Jefferson County.
Topeka Community Foundation
Community Partnership Funding from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Kansas with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits that collaboratively address significant social issues and demonstrate measurable community impact, selecting six exemplary partnerships each year through a competitive process.
Mutual Of America Foundation