Community Development Funding from US Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Kansas and other U.S. Bank communities can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program. New and emerging organizations submit a letter of interest, while established partners apply by invitation from US Bancorp Foundation staff.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Kansas Youth Programs
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support through Costco Foundation. Focused on community well-being, the foundation invites organizations, including those with food safety or related public health programming, to apply; proposals are evaluated on documented community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovative Services Grants in Kansas
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service approaches in Kansas can seek funding to address social problems and improve the human condition. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations testing new solutions, and Kansas groups working on food safety within these broader human services priorities may be eligible to inquire.
Creag Foundation
Kansas Youth Nutrition Funding via DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in Kansas on youth health, nutrition, and basic needs can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants up to US $15,000. Focus areas include child welfare, homelessness, poverty, and clean water, which may benefit programs that incorporate food safety, food access, or hunger-related services for children and youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Food Safety
Food safety and public health organizations in Kansas working on scalable, early-stage solutions for underserved communities can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. DRK supports impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits with proven post-pilot models, providing multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building and community connections.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Kansas Food Security Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to improve food security or related services in Kansas can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and fit within crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment focus areas, including green jobs and climate resilience efforts.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Kansas can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides U.S. organizations support for projects like disaster preparedness, home and auto safety, food insecurity, financial literacy, and neighborhood revitalization.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Large, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs nationwide, including Kansas. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations such as museums, theaters, symphonies, ballets, and arts schools, especially those engaging youth and nurturing artistic talent.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs, including food access, can apply for support from Labcorp Charitable Foundation; U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s in Kansas may be eligible. Focused on community health and welfare, education, and local services, this funding could help food safety and nutrition initiatives that serve underserved populations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Kansas food safety and public health organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability may be eligible for large project or scaling support in the U.S. from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Funding over US $50,000 supports initiatives serving urban low-income children and youth, without exceeding set percentages of project or organizational budgets.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant; awards fund programs in Kansas communities where PNC has a significant presence. Eligible projects may include early learning, affordable housing, small business support, workforce readiness, arts, and services for low- and moderate-income families.
PNC Foundation
Community and Science Funding from Roche
Accredited charities in Kansas and worldwide can seek support for humanitarian, social, science and education, community and environment, or arts and culture projects. Grants from Roche help organizations running high-quality, sustainable initiatives that may include public health, environmental education, or youth services connected to food systems and community well-being.
La Roche, Inc.
Kansas Agricultural Education Funding via CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Kansas teachers and school administrators implementing classroom agricultural education projects can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, with awards up to Up to US $50,000 for experiential, project-based learning in rural schools. Focused on agricultural education, this funding could support food safety-related instruction and hands-on activities for rural students.
CHS Foundation
Food and Waste Initiatives Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working on food and waste management initiatives can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation to support storytelling about their impact. This national Storytelling Grant backs organizations within the foundation’s preservation, education, or wellness pillars, and awards more than US $50,000 to amplify mission-driven narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Kansas Rural Facilities Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Kansas public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes can access funding through USDA: Rural Development to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Eligible projects include community food systems such as gardens, food pantries, community kitchens, food banks, food hubs, or greenhouses, along with other critical health, safety, and public service infrastructure.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Penn National Gaming Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, education, human services, health, cultural programs, or veteran support can access funding through Penn National Gaming in Kansas counties where it operates, including Wyandotte County. These flexible grants may benefit food safety or related public health initiatives that serve local residents.
Penn National Gaming
Kansas Board of Regents Food Safety Grants in Kansas
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Food safety and related career education students in Kansas can receive up to US $20,000 through the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship for high-wage, high-demand or critical-need programs at eligible two-year or technical institutions. Administered by the Kansas Board of Regents, this last-dollar scholarship covers remaining tuition, fees, books, and materials after other non-loan aid.
Kansas Board of Regents
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, including those with food safety initiatives in Kansas, may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships that support key service goals. Insperity supports charities that are clients, engage its employees, or serve communities where employees live and work, with applications reviewed in about 45 days.
Insperity
Kansas Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kansas nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Organizations whose food safety or public health work intersects with these areas may be eligible to apply for this broad, future-focused philanthropic funding.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Kansas Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Kansas can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, The Tjx Foundation provides invited applicants with support after an eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Kansas Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries doing environmental or human services work in Kansas can seek unrestricted program or operating support, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Lawrence Foundation supports environment and community services nationally, so Kansas groups with food safety components in these areas may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Food Access Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing hunger, shelter, or adult self-sufficiency can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support food access, housing stability, financial literacy, or workforce readiness programs. Organizations working on food distribution or related basic-needs services that engage Ameriprise volunteers and serve U.S. communities may be competitive applicants.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Food Programs
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Food safety and related health or social service nonprofits in Kansas can seek project funding for education, health care, environmental, civic, cultural, or social service initiatives. Focused on broad community improvement, Dr Scholl Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year projects, primarily in the U.S.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Hunger Grants in Kansas
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Kansas nonprofits addressing food safety and related hunger, poverty, and health needs can seek project, operating, or capital support to improve quality of life for underserved residents. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations that strengthen community economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) public charities with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for direct services and capacity building. Organizations improving community wellbeing, including efforts that may touch food safety within these priorities, may be eligible.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalent charities working on youth, food access, housing, or environmental programs in Kansas and beyond can seek funding for community-impact projects. With a mission to celebrate and strengthen local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides sizable True Inspiration Awards grants to support underserved youth and their families, including hunger and food insecurity initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc