US $150,000 - US $500,000
Bloch Family Foundation Youth Grants in Kansas
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth and underserved residents can seek funding for special programs, capacity building, and capital projects through the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, with typical awards of US $150,000 - US $500,000. Organizations working in education, healthcare, social services, arts, or Jewish community initiatives in greater Kansas City may be eligible.
Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Health Innovation Funding from Kansas Health Foundation
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and churches can access funding through the Kansas Health Foundation’s Kansas Innovation Fund to test new projects that improve health and health equity. Mini grants up to US $5,000 support innovative ideas that address underlying causes of poor health for Kansans, including youth-focused initiatives.
Kansas Health Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Arts Grants in Kansas
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations enhancing access to performing or visual arts can receive funding for general operations, programs, productions, events, or capital campaigns. Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation provides support primarily in the greater Kansas City area, so youth-serving arts programs in eligible Kansas counties may be competitive applicants.
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
Greater Northwest Kansas Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational, governmental, or religious institutions serving Decatur County youth, recreation, beautification, service, and community improvement projects can seek up to US $7,500. Focused on local community enhancement, Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation invites proposals that benefit Decatur County, Kansas through the GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant.
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Hatton W Sumners Foundation Support for Civic Youth Programs
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Kansas youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Hatton W Sumners Foundation to run civic education, engagement, and leadership programs. Grants support activities like mock legislative sessions, public policy conferences, teacher training on founding documents, and academic contests that teach the science and practice of American democratic self-government.
Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt
Central Kansas Community Foundation Grants for Kansas Youth
Applications due Aug 6, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations running youth and family programs can access funding through Central Kansas Community Foundation to support children’s mental health, youth leadership, parenting education, and family-focused services. Grants of US $1,000 - US $2,500 are available for projects serving 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 in Kansas serving Douglas County youth can apply for Douglas County Community Foundation Community Grants, with awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000 for local projects. Funding can support youth-focused work in areas like education, arts and culture, health, housing, and human services.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)
Kansas Agricultural Education Funding via CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Kansas teachers and school administrators implementing classroom agricultural education projects in eligible CHS trade territory can seek up to US $50,000 for experiential, project-based learning. Focused on rural development and ag education, CHS Foundation invites rural youth programs in participating schools to propose specific, one-time projects rather than general operations or travel.
CHS Foundation
Royals Charities Grants for Kansas Youth
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through literacy, education, healthy and active communities, or military and veteran support can apply for funding, primarily in the greater Kansas City metro area. Royals Charities provides grants that may benefit youth programs in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties and nearby Missouri counties within its service area.
Royals Charities Inc.
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Robotics Grants in Kansas
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Youth robotics teams in Kansas participating in FIRST programs can access funding to support STEM education activities. Grants from John Deere Foundation help teams near Coffeyville and other Inspire home communities cover registration and related costs, with priority for school- or 501(c)(3)-based teams serving underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth and those engaging John Deere employee mentors.
John Deere Foundation
Youth Program Funding for Kansas Nonprofits from Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofits and organizations running activity-based before- and after-school youth programs in Kansas can apply for the YES! Fund, supporting safe, engaging opportunities that build youth development and academic success. Administered by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, this grant favors programs in Manhattan and Riley County that involve volunteers and may need ongoing support.
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Penn National Gaming Support for Youth Services
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Kansas youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for community development, education, human services, health, cultural programs, and veteran and military support. Grants from Penn National Gaming help organizations in Wyandotte County and other eligible communities address local residents’ needs through youth programs and related services where the company has a business interest.
Penn National Gaming
Youth Baseball Field Funding from Royals Charities
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations and local government entities in Kansas and other Midwest states can receive US $5,000 - US $15,000 in matching funds to renovate baseball and softball fields. Royals Charities supports major upgrades like new sod, infields, fencing, dugouts, and other safety-related improvements for facilities primarily used by youth programs.
Royals Charities Inc.
Community Revitalization Funding from Kansas Department of Commerce
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Kansas communities under 5,000 people seeking funds for tangible economic revitalization projects can apply for $10,000 - $25,000 to enhance childcare, youth-serving libraries, community vibrancy, and food retail. Eligible applicants in specified Kansas counties include local governments, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits, with a 10% match required.
Kansas Department of Commerce
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Kansas Youth Robotics Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Youth robotics teams in Kansas affiliated with schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for John Deere Foundation support for FIRST Robotics Competition expenses and mentoring. Eligible teams are near John Deere communities in Kansas or have an active John Deere mentor, with priority for underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth participants.
John Deere Foundation
NRA Foundation Support for Kansas Shooting Programs
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits can receive US $3,000 - US $5,000 to support charitable firearms education, shooting sports, hunting safety, and marksmanship programs. The NRA Foundation provides Kansas youth and community programs with funding for safety instruction, historical education, and research that improve firearms safety and facilities.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Kansas Youth and Family Funding via United Way of Greater Kansas City
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Kansas youth and family service nonprofits can seek one-year, unrestricted operating support for health, education, and financial stability programs through the Impact 100 opportunity. Focused on broad community well-being, United Way of Greater Kansas City invites area health and human service organizations, including those serving youth, across the six-county Kansas City metro region to apply.
United Way Of Greater Kansas City Inc
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
STEM Education Grants for Youth from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
Youth STEM teams associated with schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas and other John Deere home communities can receive funding to participate in FIRST LEGO League Discover and related FIRST programs. John Deere Foundation provides support to teams near its Inspire locations, especially those serving underserved, underrepresented, or rural students in STEM fields.
John Deere Foundation
STEM Youth Program Funding from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
Kansas youth-serving schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits running FIRST LEGO League Explore STEM programs can access funding through John Deere Foundation to support underserved, underrepresented, or rural students. Eligible teams must be near John Deere Inspire communities or have a committed John Deere employee mentor and meet specific participation and equity criteria.
John Deere Foundation
Youth Service Funding from Kansas Volunteer Commission
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Nonprofit and public organizations running youth, education, or community service programs in Kansas can apply for operational AmeriCorps support to engage members in evidence-informed service projects. Kansas Volunteer Commission prioritizes initiatives in youth development and mentoring, education, poverty alleviation, rural intermediary work, social justice, and related community-strengthening efforts.
Kansas Volunteer Commission
Kansas State Department of Education Grants for Kansas After-School Programs
Letter of inquiry due Feb 17, 2027
Kansas youth-serving after-school and summer learning programs that previously received 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding can apply to continue expanded learning and enrichment services in Kansas. Eligible re-applicants must serve students from schools with at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch, supporting efforts to help youth meet or exceed state and local academic standards.
Kansas State Department of Education
Youth Civic Engagement Funding from Kansas Volunteer Commission
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Public and private nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, government entities, labor organizations, partnerships, and tribes in Kansas can receive up to US $5,000 to support nonpartisan youth civic engagement projects for grades K–12. Kansas Volunteer Commission funds initiatives like service-learning, youth advisory roles, and opportunities for underrepresented youth to participate in local decision-making and public meetings.
Kansas Volunteer Commission
Kansas Youth Services Funding via Menorah Heritage
Letter of inquiry due Mar 17, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing youth services, emergency assistance, shelters, safety-net health care, and other critical human services can receive unrestricted operating support for core expenses. Menorah Heritage Foundation provides metro Kansas City organizations up to US $10,000 for items like salaries, rent, utilities, audits, technology, and benefits when serving local youth and families.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
At-Risk Youth Program Grants from Elm Acres Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations serving at-risk youth can access funding for programs and services in Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette counties of Southeast Kansas. Grants from Elm Acres Foundation help Kansas youth programs deliver activities and support that improve the well-being of local children and teens in these communities.
Elm Acres Foundation
Youth Program Funding from Mader Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits running arts, education, health, welfare, or other K–12 youth programs in Greater Kansas City, including Kansas counties, can seek project support through the Edward G And Kathryn E Mader Foundation. Grants help Kansas youth services that directly benefit children, with a focus on clear local impact and financial transparency.
Edward G And Kathryn E Mader Foundation
Kansas Youth Services Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations running youth activities, arts and culture, or basic human needs programs in Southeast Kansas counties can apply for Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Community Impact Grants, with awards of US $500 - US $11,000. Eligible counties include Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, and other surrounding areas.
Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas
Mid-America Arts Alliance Support for Touring Arts
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations and eligible public or tribal entities in Kansas and the broader M-AAA region can apply for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Regional Touring Grant, awarding up to US $5,000 in matching funds toward touring artists’ fees. Projects must feature in-region artists, include at least two public events, and may engage youth among other underserved audiences.
Mid-America Arts Alliance