Best Kansas City Grants for Nonprofits in Kansas

Clay County, Missouri, Jackson County, Missouri +3 more

US $1,000

Our Mission

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

The Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship honors a young individual(s) who is furthering their education and exemplifies the attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. These attributes include: honest; integrity; hard working; strong character; love of humanity; servant to community and family; trustworthy; and committed.

Education - Higher Education

Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund

Association/Society

Bates County, Missouri, Callaway County, Missouri +13 more

Up to US $5,000

The Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Kansas City area, aimed at enhancing local music and cultural experiences. Grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000, support public performances and specific projects, not exceeding 25% of an organization's budget. The Fund favors applications that reach diverse audiences and demonstrate high-quality performances. It does not fund capital campaigns, construction, or music education primarily focused on workshops.

Music

Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development Grant

Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas +6 more

Up to US $500,000

The Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development Grant, offered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to enhance housing for low- to moderate-income households in areas affected by slum and blight. With a budget of one million dollars for 2025, communities can receive substantial funding, up to $500,000, for housing rehabilitation, demolition, and neighborhood development projects, ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

Urban Planning Community Development & Revitalization Equitable & Affordable Housing

PNC Foundation: Grow Up Great Grant

PNC Foundation

Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more

The PNC Foundation's Grow Up Great Grant is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for children from birth to age 5. With a commitment of $500 million, this program focuses on improving school readiness through support in vocabulary development, social-emotional learning, and the arts. By partnering with community-based nonprofits, PNC aims to foster stronger, smarter, and healthier communities, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.

Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Parental Involvement in Education +4 more

Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Science Festival

National Congress of Parents & Teachers

Corporate

Alameda County, California, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania +196 more

US $1,250 - US $5,000

The STEM + Families Science Festival, sponsored by Bayer Fund, is designed for elementary schools, providing $1,500 in funding to 40 selected PTAs. This initiative encourages hands-on STEM experiences for students and their families, fostering engagement and exploration in science. To qualify, PTAs must conduct in-person events within a 55-mile radius of designated regions. This program emphasizes the importance of connecting families through fun and educational STEM activities.

STEM / STEAM Education Parental Involvement in Education Education - Elementary School

Taylor S. Abernathy & Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust Grant (2025-07-15)

Taylor S Abernathy And Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust

Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +14 more

The Taylor S. Abernathy & Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust provides grants to enhance community well-being through support in arts, education, health, human services, and infrastructure development. Established in 1988, the Trust prioritizes funding for organizations that benefit residents of the Greater Kansas City area, aiming to promote quality programming and reflect the diverse interests of its donors.

Art & Culture Education Human & Social Services +1 more

Mader Foundation Grant

Edward G And Kathryn E Mader Foundation

Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +13 more

The Mader Foundation Grant supports programs aimed at improving the lives of children in Greater Kansas City. Eligible organizations must possess 501(c)(3) status, demonstrate financial transparency, and ensure funding directly benefits youth K-12. Grants are not provided for salaries, operating expenses, or funding for organizations with restricted membership. Applications require a completed budget form and must be submitted annually. This grant focuses on arts, education, health, and welfare initiatives.

Education - K through 12 Children’s Health & Pediatrics Children’s Mental Health +2 more

Commercial Rehabilitation Grant Program (KS)

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

CapFed Foundation Grants

Capitol Federal Foundation

Butler County, Kansas, Clay County, Kansas +10 more

The Capitol Federal Foundation, established in 1999, aims to enhance community life by investing in education, housing, and charitable efforts. This private foundation partners with employees to support local charities through matching contributions. With a commitment to community since 1893, it focuses on empowering future generations and addressing vital community needs, ensuring a lasting impact on the quality of life for residents.

Education Community Development & Revitalization Real Estate & Housing

Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program

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

Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Cass County, Missouri, Clay County, Missouri +4 more

US $10,000 - US $150,000

Awards

The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Awards are a portfolio of awards to recognize leaders who are making a lasting impact within their nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.

The Visionary Award

The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award is designed to honor an executive leader from a 501(c)(3) public charity in the Kansas City region who is building an inspiring and impactful legacy within their community, particularly aligned with the Foundation’s mission to advance economic mobility, and who demonstrates significant contributions to the Kansas City region’s well-being, growth, and empowerment.

About the Award

The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Awards are a portfolio of awards to recognize leaders who are making a lasting impact within their nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. These awards honor individuals whose work aligns with the Kauffman Foundation’s strategic priorities and exemplify the visionary leadership of our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman, through innovative, generous, and meaningful work in the community.

Nonprofit Growth & Development

Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Cass County, Missouri, Clay County, Missouri +7 more

More than US $1,000

Our Mission

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund

This scholarship opportunity assists sorority women who graduated from a Greater Kansas City Metro high school and are also attending any university as an undergraduate senior or graduate student.

This scholarship is non-renewable.

Education - Higher Education

Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program - >5,000 population

Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas +5 more

Up to US $800,000

The Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program, managed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to enhance community engagement and health by funding the construction of sidewalks and trails linked to recreational facilities. This initiative targets areas with populations under 5,000, fostering connectivity and vibrancy within small communities. By improving access to outdoor spaces, the program encourages active lifestyles and strengthens local ties.

Architecture Engineering Community Development & Revitalization +1 more

Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program - <5,000 Population

Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas +5 more

Up to US $650,000

The Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program aims to enhance community engagement and health in areas with populations under 5,000. Funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, this initiative supports the construction of sidewalks and trails that connect to recreational facilities, promoting vibrancy and connectedness. By improving infrastructure, the program encourages outdoor activities and fosters a sense of community, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of residents.

Architecture Engineering Community Development & Revitalization +1 more

Kansas Department of Commerce: Economic Development Grant

Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas +6 more

Up to US $750,000

The Kansas Department of Commerce offers an Economic Development Grant to support for-profit businesses and agricultural cooperatives in non-entitlement areas of Kansas. This loan must be repaid, but 25% may be forgiven if projects are completed successfully. Funding up to $750,000 is available from a total allocation of $1 million for 2025, aimed at infrastructure improvements and business expansion.

Economic Services & Development Agricultural Economics Public Infrastructure

Insperity Corporate Contributions

Insperity

Corporate

Ada County, Idaho, Alameda County, California +75 more

Insperity's Corporate Contributions program emphasizes community involvement and corporate citizenship, providing philanthropic grants and event sponsorships to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Eligible organizations must engage Insperity employees or contribute to the communities where they operate. The program aims to support nonprofits in achieving their service goals and enhancing community welfare. Applications must be submitted 90 days prior to events, and funding requests can be made once a year.

Community Services

Urgent Need for Disasters Grant Program

Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas +5 more

Up to US $100,000

The Urgent Need for Disasters Grant Program assists communities facing immediate challenges due to recent natural disasters. With a budget of $100,000 in 2024, this program provides crucial funds to address urgent needs that threaten community health or welfare. Eligible projects must demonstrate that no alternative financial resources are available, ensuring that support reaches those most in need. This grant reflects a commitment to swift action in times of crisis, enhancing community resilience and recovery.

Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

Kilgore Family Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Clay County, Missouri, Douglas County, Kansas +4 more

US $1,000

Our Mission

Scholarships

We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.

Kilgore Family Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide post-secondary scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in the Greater Kansas City area who have personally been affected by pancreatic cancer and who plan to continue their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or at a technical school.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Youth Job Training Program

Douglas County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas +5 more

Up to US $100,000

The Youth Job Training Program, funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to empower youth by providing essential training and skills development for entry into the workforce. This initiative not only promotes self-sufficiency and independence among young individuals but also addresses the pressing shortage of skilled trade workers in Kansas, fostering a robust future for the state's economy.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Youth Development & Leadership

Robert Woolley Scholarship

Stanislaus Community Foundation

Education - Higher Education Horticulture & Gardening

US $10,000

Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals. We believe that by investing in our students, we are investing in a brighter future for Stanislaus.

Robert Woolley Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors from Stanislaus County attending a four-year university to study horticulture.

Award Amount:

$10,000

Literary Arts Fund Innovation Projects Grants

The Literary Arts Fund

Association/Society

Writing & Literature Literacy

US $25,000 - US $100,000

Literary Arts Fund

Grants Overview

The Literary Arts Fund will award at least $50 million in grants to the nonprofit literary arts field over the next five years, concluding in 2031.

With a short timeline, the fund’s grantmaking has a strategic focus on the areas of the literary arts ecosystem where it determined it could have the greatest impact— that is: supporting independent U.S.-based literary arts nonprofits whose primary mission is directly serving adult writers of creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and hybrid works in making their artistic work and sharing it with readers outside of school and academic settings. Please review the fund’s full eligibility requirements to learn more.

Innovation project grants provide funding to literary arts nonprofits for projects that may be collaborative and that aim to address critical challenges in one or more literary arts nonprofit organizations, presses, or publications that, if improved, would directly benefit creative writers’ artistic work and ability to share it with readers and audiences. These grants are disbursed to nonprofits in a single payment and intended for use during the project period.

Literary Arts Fund Operating Grants

The Literary Arts Fund

Association/Society

Writing & Literature Nonprofit Growth & Development

US $37,000 - US $50,000

Literary Arts Fund

Grants Overview

The Literary Arts Fund will award at least $50 million in grants to the nonprofit literary arts field over the next five years, concluding in 2031.

General Operating Grants Applications 2026 Guide

Background

The Literary Arts Fund was established in 2025 to dramatically increase funding for and the visibility of the nonprofit literary arts field toward ensuring a healthy and more robust U.S. literary culture in support of creative writers. The fund will award at least $10 million in grants to the nonprofit literary arts field in each of the next five years, concluding in 2031. The first open call is for 2026 general operating grant applications.

Benton County- Virginia Welch Scholarship

Samaritan Health Services

Education - Higher Education Medical Education & Professional Training

About Samaritan Health Services

We’re a nonprofit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 290,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast and portions of Marion and Polk counties. We work together to provide highly reliable and innovative medicine with world-class quality in a way that supports the values of the communities we serve. That includes caring for all people, regardless of their ability to pay.

Health Education Scholarships

One of the many keys to maintaining a healthy, prosperous community is ensuring a sustainable supply of excellent health care providers. To achieve this, Samaritan Health Services offers numerous scholarships to local students pursuing careers as doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as well continuing education or specialty training for current medical providers.

Each year, Samaritan awards more than $25,000 in scholarships for health care education to ensure the communities we serve receive the best care possible well into the future.

Virginia Welch Scholarship

Each year the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary awards the Virginia Welch Scholarship to students planning to pursue a career in a medically-related field. The scholarship is named in honor of Virginia Welch, a head nurse who became Good Samaritan’s administrator in 1951 and served until 1967. To date, more than $320,000 has been awarded to students pursuing a career in health care.

High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a program to pursue a career in a medically-related field in a hospital setting are eligible to apply.

North Lincoln Hospital Foundation Medical Training Scholarship

Samaritan Health Services