Kansas Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kansas can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Organizations serving mostly economically underserved people, including seniors, may be eligible if they meet public charity equivalency and overhead requirements.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Nursing Home Quality Funding from KDADS
Eligible Kansas organizations such as CMS-certified long-term care facilities, advocacy groups, and state agencies can seek support to improve nursing home residents’ quality of care and quality of life. Focused on patient care and residential nursing homes, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services funds time-limited projects like relocation assistance, resident councils, and facility improvement initiatives.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Kansas senior services and aging-focused organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability may access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects serving urban low-income children and youth. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and similar organizations in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Health Access Funding from Reach Healthcare Foundation
Nonprofit and governmental health organizations improving care access for uninsured or medically underserved residents in Kansas and nearby Missouri counties can seek support for health coverage, primary care, mental health, oral health, and related equity work. Reach Healthcare Foundation supports programs that bridge coverage gaps, address health disparities, and strengthen the safety net; collaborations are welcome when the lead applicant is a 501(c)(3).
Reach Healthcare Foundation
Youth Activities Funding from Emporia Community Foundation
Organizations running positive group activities for youth ages 18 and under in Lyon, Coffey, Chase, or Greenwood Counties in Kansas can receive project support through the Earl & Stelouise Sauder Youth Assistance Fund. Emporia Community Foundation prioritizes initiatives that benefit the greatest number of children and rely heavily on volunteers, which may include intergenerational or aging-related programming.
Emporia Community Foundation
Senior Services Funding from Menorah Heritage Foundation
Applications due Aug 18, 2026
Kansas City metro 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting older adults aging in community can seek Menorah Heritage Foundation’s Aging in Community Cycle grants, with awards up to US $15,000 for operations or programs. Funding supports social and civic engagement, home repairs, healthy food access, physical activity, learning opportunities, and innovative aging-in-place strategies in the greater Kansas City area.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Douglas County Community Foundation Support for Programs
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, tribal entities, and local governments in Kansas serving Douglas County residents can apply for Douglas County Community Foundation’s community grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $10,000 for local projects. Programs in health, housing, human services, and related areas that benefit older adults may be eligible alongside other community-focused initiatives.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Kansas Board EMS Training Grants in Kansas
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Licensed ground ambulance services in rural, frontier, or densely settled rural Kansas can use this program to fund EMS provider recruitment, initial training, continuing education, and related tuition and books. With a mission to strengthen emergency medical care, Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services supports education that may benefit agencies serving older adults and other vulnerable residents.
Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Kansas Board Support for Rural EMS Training
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Licensed ground ambulance services in rural, frontier, and densely settled rural areas of Kansas can use this grant to cover EMS provider recruitment, initial training, and continuing education costs. The Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services offers up to US $5,110 per student for approved courses, which may help agencies serving older adults strengthen emergency response capacity.
Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Kansas Senior Services Funding via Manhattan Fund
Letter of inquiry due Oct 2, 2026
Kansas senior services and other Manhattan-area nonprofits can access funding through Manhattan Fund Caroline F Peine Charitable Foundation to improve quality of life, including services for the elderly and handicapped. Grants of More than US $25,000 also support arts, recreation, parks, libraries, historic preservation, educational access, and recreational development in Keats.
Manhattan Fund Caroline F Peine Charitable Foundation
Senior Services Funding from Kansas Department of Commerce
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Kansas senior service providers and other eligible local governments, economic development groups, chambers, and nonprofits in small communities can seek SEED grants to enhance senior programming, childcare, libraries, food access, and community vibrancy. Funding from the Kansas Department of Commerce ranges from US $10,000 - US $25,000 and requires a 10% match and completion within 12 months.
Kansas Department of Commerce
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Support for Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Public 501(c)(3) charities in Kansas can apply for Ash Grove Charitable Foundation grants up to US $25,000 for capital projects that protect nature, enhance STEM education, expand skilled trades, or improve community gathering spaces. Aging and senior-service organizations may be eligible if their facilities or programs align with these priorities.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Youth and Family Services Grants from Douglas County Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, tribal organizations, and government agencies serving disadvantaged or at-risk children, youth, and families in Kansas can seek project funding from the Winter Family Fund, managed by Douglas County Community Foundation. This opportunity may benefit senior-serving organizations whose programs support vulnerable families in Douglas, Franklin, and Johnson Counties.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Kansas Senior Services Funding via United Way
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Nonprofit health and human service organizations serving seniors in the Kansas City metro, including Kansas counties, can seek unrestricted, one-year support for their overall mission. Focused on health, education, and financial stability, United Way of Greater Kansas City invites aging-focused programs to join its Impact 100 network and gain funding plus donor and corporate exposure.
United Way Of Greater Kansas City Inc
EMS Training Funding from Kansas Board
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Licensed ground ambulance services in rural, frontier, or densely settled rural Kansas can receive up to US $5,110 per EMS student for tuition, books, and related course costs. Focused on EMS workforce development, the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services supports initial training, continuing education, and post-secondary EMS degrees, which may benefit services caring for older adults and seniors.
Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Kansas Health
Applications due Dec 16, 2026
Kansas senior services and aging-focused nonprofits can access funding through Menorah Heritage Foundation to launch early-stage health and wellness initiatives addressing social determinants of health. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must operate in the greater Kansas City metro area, serving under-resourced communities with programs that transform mind, body, and spirit and reduce barriers to well-being.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Senior Services
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding in areas like social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, and environmental initiatives, including work serving older adults in Kansas. Focused on broad community impact, Dr Scholl Foundation invites proposals for one-year projects, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Dr Scholl Foundation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Patterson Family Foundation Support for Childcare
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups can access childcare facility and capacity funding through Patterson Family Foundation, including rural communities in western Missouri within its catchment. Grants from US $100,000 - US $500,000 support expanding childcare slots, improving centers, and increasing affordability for families with children from birth to age five.
Patterson Family Foundation
Agricultural Education Funding for Youth from CHS Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Organizations running agricultural cooperative education programs for youth in Kansas and other CHS trade-area states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Cooperative Education Grant to support program-related costs. Eligible initiatives educate middle school, high school, college students, and young producers about the ag cooperative business model, with preference for innovative, tech-enabled programs showing strong demand and measurable outcomes.
CHS Foundation
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Kansas Seniors
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving older adults and the Jewish community in the greater Kansas City area of Kansas and Missouri can seek program or core operating support for health, social services, and community programs. With a mission to strengthen Jewish life, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides funding for compassionate, collaborative, and financially stable agencies.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Kansas Human Services Funding via Menorah Heritage Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 17, 2027
Nonprofit human and social service organizations in the greater Kansas City metro area of Kansas and Missouri can receive unrestricted operating support for core expenses, including salaries, rent, utilities, and technology. Menorah Heritage Foundation provides up to US $10,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) agencies offering emergency assistance, shelter, safety-net health care, child welfare, youth, and other critical services; senior-focused programs may be eligible.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Poverty Relief Funding from Douglas County Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 27, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies offering educational or crisis-to-stability programs for low-income residents can seek project funding that benefits Douglas County. With a mission to help people facing poverty build momentum, Douglas County Community Foundation supports initiatives that may include services for older adults experiencing financial hardship.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Kansas Community Programs Funding via Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Atchison, Kansas community area can seek one-year funding for specific projects in community improvement, education, health, and human services. Focused on public charitable and educational purposes, the Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust may support programs that include services or supports for older adults in Kansas communities.
Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust
Youth Programs Funding from Mader Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving K–12 youth in Greater Kansas City can seek project funding for arts, education, health, or welfare programs that directly benefit children. Grants from Edward G and Kathryn E Mader Foundation help eligible 501(c)(3)s in Kansas counties like Johnson, Wyandotte, and Douglas, which may include agencies that also provide services to aging caregivers or grandparents.
Edward G And Kathryn E Mader Foundation
Mid-America Arts Alliance Support for Touring Arts
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations and public entities in Kansas and other M-AAA states can apply for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Regional Touring Grant, with matching awards up to US $5,000 toward touring artists’ fees. Programs that bring in-region artists for public performances and outreach may benefit aging-focused or senior-serving audiences.
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Douglas County Community Foundation Support for Health
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government entities improving nutrition and physical activity can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to benefit Douglas County, Kansas residents. Douglas County Community Foundation funds policy, systems, environmental changes, and programs that promote healthy eating and active lifestyles, with most resources focused on children’s health and projects tied to the county’s Community Health Plan.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Kansas Environmental Funding via Douglas County Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, tribal organizations, and government agencies in Kansas seeking support for environmental conservation projects can apply for the Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund Grant, awarding up to US $10,000. Grants from Douglas County Community Foundation help initiatives that benefit Douglas County’s residents or natural areas, including educational projects that may serve older adults or senior-focused programs.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)