Youth and Housing Funding from U.S. Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas working on youth services, economic advancement, housing, or community arts can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program, funded by U.S. Bank Foundation. Organizations that address multiple pillars (work, home, play), advance diversity and equity, and serve designated bank communities may be especially competitive.
US Bancorp Foundation
State Farm Support for Kansas Youth Programs
Educational institutions, government programs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas can seek funding for youth-focused safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support for projects like K–12 academic and STEM programs, job training, financial literacy, affordable housing, and community safety efforts that benefit children and families.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hall Family Foundation Youth Grants in Kansas
Youth- and child-serving 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Kansas City metro, including eligible counties in Kansas, can seek funding for education, youth services, family support, and community development programs. Grants from Hall Family Foundation help Kansas groups improve educational outcomes, expand wraparound services, and increase equity and well-being for children and families.
Hall Family Foundation
Youth Activities Funding from Emporia Community Foundation
Organizations supporting youth services in Kansas can apply for the Earl & Stelouise Sauder Youth Assistance Fund to run positive group activities for children and teens 18 and under in Lyon, Coffey, Chase, and Greenwood counties. Emporia Community Foundation prioritizes projects that benefit the most children and demonstrate strong volunteer involvement.
Emporia Community Foundation
Child and Youth Program Funding from Gould Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations running innovative child and youth welfare or education projects can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000 to support program costs. With a mission to improve communities, Gould Family Foundation prioritizes moderately sized, high-impact projects in the greater Kansas City metro that offer long-term benefits and strong potential for replication.
Gould Family Foundation
Central Kansas Community Foundation Grants for Children
Applications due Aug 6, 2026
Kansas youth and family-serving 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding for parenting education, youth mental health, and family-focused support through the KidsFUNd Grant, part of Central Kansas Community Foundation. Grants of US $1,000 - US $2,500 support programs benefiting children and families in Harvey, Butler, Marion, Elk, Wilson, and Sedgwick (Valley Center) counties.
Central Kansas Community Foundation
Douglas County Community Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and local governments serving children and youth in Douglas County, Kansas can apply for Douglas County Community Foundation’s community grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $10,000 for local projects. Funding can support youth-focused work in areas like education, health, arts, housing, and human services across Kansas communities.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Koch Family Foundation Support for Kansas Education
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits running arts or education programs can seek grants to help people develop their talents and contribute to their communities. Koch Family Foundation supports initiatives that foster lifelong learning and a vibrant, inclusive Kansas, which may benefit organizations serving children and youth through creative or educational programming.
Koch Family Foundation
Curry Family Foundation Youth Grants in Kansas
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Kansas City–area 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving endangered children, disadvantaged people, and youth programs can seek funding for program development, operations, equipment, building renovation, and matching funds. The Curry Family Foundation provides grants up to US $25,000 to organizations in eligible Kansas and Missouri counties working in child welfare, education, arts, health, and social services.
The Curry Family Foundation
Child and Family Services Funding from Helen S. Boylan Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving children and families through arts, education, health, human services, or community beautification may be eligible for support, including work in Kansas counties. Helen S. Boylan Foundation provides funding for new initiatives, program expansion, capital improvements, and building renovations within its designated service areas.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation
Penn National Gaming Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth in Kansas communities where Penn National Gaming operates can seek funding for local programs. Grants from Penn National Gaming help Kansas youth services with community development, education, human services, health, cultural affairs, and support for veterans’ and military families in their area.
Penn National Gaming
Kansas Youth Services Funding via Emporia Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving children, women, and older adults in Emporia and Lyon County, Kansas can apply for grants supporting care and comfort services. Grants from Emporia Community Foundation help Kansas youth services by funding programs that improve quality of life for children and families in this region. Individuals are not eligible.
Emporia Community Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Kansas Children
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Kansas nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving children can access funding through the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas for programs benefiting youth and children’s issues. Grants support charitable work in Southwest Kansas counties, including child welfare, youth services, children’s health, and children’s mental health initiatives that improve local quality of life.
Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas
Youth and Family Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for youth services, education, poverty relief, and related programs. Focused on relieving hardship, Robinson Foundation invites established, fiscally responsible charities to request single-year support for projects with clear, tangible impact; Kansas organizations are not eligible unless located below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Community Revitalization Funding from Kansas Commerce
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Kansas communities under 5,000 residents can fund tangible projects that boost childcare, youth services, libraries, food access, and community vibrancy through the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant, awarding US $10,000 - US $25,000. Eligible applicants include local governments, economic development organizations, chambers, and 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits across many Kansas counties, with a 10% match required.
Kansas Department of Commerce
Youth and Family Services Grants from Douglas County Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies serving disadvantaged or at-risk children, youth, and families can apply for project-focused support from the Winter Family Fund, administered via Douglas County Community Foundation. Funding prioritizes work in Douglas, Franklin, and Johnson counties, with additional support for services reaching Taos County, New Mexico.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Approximately US $75,000 in in-kind support
Hunt Family Foundation Youth Grants in Kansas
Letter of inquiry due Dec 12, 2026
Kansas City–area 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families in crisis can access youth services funding and in-kind support through a major Chiefs Charity Game partnership. Hunt Family Foundation and the Kansas City Chiefs provide approximately US $75,000 in tickets plus game proceeds to expand programs and organizational capacity for children-focused nonprofits in the region.
Hunt Family Foundation
Youth and Arts Funding from Foundation Management
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations in South Central Kansas can apply for Foundation Management’s Shaw Family Foundation Grant to support social services, arts programs, and scholarships connected to the Kansas University Endowment Association. Youth-serving nonprofits, including those in Wichita and surrounding counties, may benefit if their work aligns with these priorities.
Foundation Management
Economic Opportunity Funding for Rural Nonprofits from Patterson Family Foundation
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities working on rural economic and community development can apply for US $25,000 - US $500,000 from Patterson Family Foundation to test innovative economic opportunity solutions. Kansas organizations, especially those serving youth in rural communities, may benefit from support for regional innovation hubs and industry diversification strategies.
Patterson Family Foundation
After-School Program Grants for Schools from Kansas State Department of Education
Letter of inquiry due Feb 17, 2027
Kansas K-12 schools and partner community or faith-based organizations offering after-school or expanded learning programs can apply for Kansas State Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding. Focused on academic enrichment for children in high-poverty schools, this opportunity supports new sites serving students at schools with at least 40% free or reduced lunch.
Kansas State Department of Education
Kansas State Department of Education Grants for Kansas After-School Programs
Letter of inquiry due Feb 17, 2027
Kansas after-school and summer learning providers serving children in high-poverty schools can access funding through the Kansas State Department of Education to expand out-of-school academic enrichment. Eligible re-applicants must have received 21st Century Community Learning Centers funds within the past five years and serve students at schools with at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch enrollment.
Kansas State Department of Education
Children’s Program Funding for Nonprofits from Kansas City Childrens Assistance Network
Applications due Apr 26, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas serving children’s basic needs, education, or wellness can apply for the Kansas City Childrens Assistance Network’s KC Can Grant, with awards up to US $50,000 for defined projects. Funding supports short-term (under one year) initiatives that address clear needs and provide lasting benefits for Kansas City’s children.
Kansas City Childrens Assistance Network
Kansas Governor's Grants Program Grants for Kansas Youth Services
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Established CASA programs recognized by the Kansas CASA Association can obtain funding to recruit, train, and support volunteers who advocate in court for abused and neglected children in Kansas. Grants from Kansas Governor's Grants Program help Kansas youth services strengthen court advocacy so children achieve safe, permanent placements and better-informed judicial outcomes.
Kansas Governor's Grants Program
At-Risk Youth Program Grants from Elm Acres Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving at-risk children and youth in Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette counties in Kansas can apply for Elm Acres Foundation funding to support programs and services. Grants from Elm Acres Foundation help Kansas youth organizations run projects that improve the well-being of vulnerable children in Southeast Kansas.
Elm Acres Foundation
Youth Programs Funding from Mader Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Kansas City–area 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving K–12 youth in arts, education, health, or welfare can apply for grants supporting children in Greater Kansas City. Grants from Edward G and Kathryn E Mader Foundation help Kansas youth services expand direct-benefit programs for children across eligible counties in Kansas and Missouri, excluding salaries and general operating costs.
Edward G And Kathryn E Mader Foundation
Douglas County Community Foundation Support for Youth Health
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities improving healthy eating and physical activity for Douglas County children and families can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for nutrition and fitness initiatives. Douglas County Community Foundation funds projects advancing local food security and healthy built environments, especially those with lasting, collaborative, and measurable community health impact.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Kansas Housing Resources Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jul 7, 2027
Kansas community-based organizations offering anti-poverty programs or training that benefit children, youth, and families can seek US $4,000 - US $39,000 for CSBG training and technical assistance projects in Kansas. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation funds efforts like community-based interventions, multigenerational poverty strategies, leadership development, and board governance to strengthen services for low-income residents.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC)