Costco Foundation Grants for Kansas Youth Services
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding through Costco Foundation. Focused on youth and family well-being, the foundation invites applications for evidence-based, community-supported initiatives, which may include physics-related education programs that benefit children and local communities.
Costco Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Large, U.S.-based cultural nonprofits can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs, including organizations in Kansas. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help museums, performing arts institutions, and STEAM-focused programs that engage youth and nurture artistic talent and skills development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working in health, education, or community services in Kansas can apply for funding to support food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to strengthen local services and outreach programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Kansas Communities
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to support programs in counties where PNC operates. Funding can back early learning, affordable housing, small business support, cultural enrichment, workforce development, and other services for low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods.
PNC Foundation
Senior Services Funding from Menorah Heritage Foundation
Applications due Aug 18, 2026
Kansas City–area 501(c)(3) organizations supporting older adults aging in community can apply for Menorah Heritage Foundation’s Aging in Community Cycle grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Funding supports core operations or programs that promote social and civic engagement, home adaptations, transportation, healthy food access, physical activity, and learning opportunities for seniors.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Pew Charitable Trusts Grants for Biomedical Research
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career assistant professors leading independent biomedical research labs at nominated U.S. institutions can receive US $75,000 - US $300,000 to advance innovative work in human health. Focused on high-impact biomedical science, Pew Charitable Trusts invites Kansas physics researchers working from biomedical principles at participating institutions to compete in their internal nomination process.
Pew Charitable Trusts
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in Kansas
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Small, independently owned brick-and-mortar businesses in Kansas communities along the Route 66 corridor can apply for the Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund, awarding US $5,000 - US $10,000 for historic preservation and economic development projects. Funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation can support capital improvements, planning, or marketing initiatives that highlight underrepresented Route 66 stories.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Penn National Gaming Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, education, health, human services, cultural programs, or veteran support in Kansas counties where Penn operates may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Penn National Gaming help Kansas organizations address broad local needs, which can include physics-related education or community initiatives tied to their facilities.
Penn National Gaming
Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship Grants in Kansas
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Kansas students pursuing two-year degrees or technical certificates in high-wage, high-demand fields can receive up to US $20,000 for tuition, fees, books, and materials through this last-dollar scholarship. Kansas Board of Regents supports higher education and vocational training in Kansas; physics-related programs may qualify if designated as promise-eligible by the Board.
Kansas Board of Regents
Student Health Funding from Blue Cross Kansas
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Kansas K–12 schools seeking support for student health initiatives can apply for up to US $2,000 to promote physical activity, healthy eating, obesity prevention, and positive mental health. Focused on healthy habits, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas invites school personnel to propose programs that improve youth wellness during the 2025 school year.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in select U.S. counties, including Wyandotte County, Kansas, can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their service goals. Insperity supports charities connected to its employees, clients, or local communities through financial, volunteer, or in-kind corporate contributions; organizations may apply once per year.
Insperity
Community Revitalization Funding from Kansas Department of Commerce
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Kansas communities under 5,000 people can access funding for tangible economic revitalization projects such as childcare and senior programming, community vibrancy, food retail, and libraries. Eligible applicants include local governments, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits, with US $10,000 - US $25,000 available and a 10% match required.
Kansas Department of Commerce
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kansas nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, or environmental programs can access funding through Georgia-Pacific Foundation if they are within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community. Projects must serve communities where GP operates and advance the long-term well-being and sustainability of those areas, which may include physics-related education initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Kansas Youth and 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, TJX Foundation provides invitation-only grants to aligned nonprofits that pass an eligibility questionnaire and meet its nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in Kansas
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kansas can seek funding for community-based programs, cultural institutions, education, health facilities, environmental conservation, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. With a mission to help where modest support has big impact, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with grants ranging from US $1,000 - US $20,000 that may benefit physics-related outreach or education efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
National Arbor Day Foundation Support for Campus Greening
Applications due Jan 3, 2027
Colleges and universities in Kansas seeking to enhance campus trees and green space can participate in this recognition program, which supports structured campus forestry efforts. With a mission to connect people and organizations to plant trees, National Arbor Day Foundation provides a framework for advisory committees, care plans, annual expenditures, Arbor Day observances, and service-learning projects.
National Arbor Day Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental projects can seek project funding from the Dr Scholl Foundation. Focused on practical, compassionate solutions, this U.S.-based funder offers US $5,000 - US $25,000, with a single one-year grant application accepted per organization each cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
AABE Support for Kansas STEM Students
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in Kansas pursuing STEM or business majors and interested in energy careers can apply for scholarships of US $3,000 - US $5,000 from the American Association of Blacks in Energy. Eligible residents in listed Kansas areas may benefit, especially those preparing for college-level physics or related studies.
American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Graduate Study Funding from Kosciuszko Foundation
Applications due Feb 17, 2027
Graduate students of Polish descent pursuing full-time master’s or Ph.D. studies in the U.S. or English medical schools in Poland can receive US $1,000 - US $12,000 for tuition. Kosciuszko Foundation supports fields including science and physics, so Kansas students in relevant programs may be eligible if they meet citizenship and GPA requirements.
Kosciuszko Foundation
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Kansas Health
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
With a mission to strengthen community health and Jewish life, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides Kansas-area 501(c)(3) organizations with program and core operating support. Eligible nonprofits must operate in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area and may seek funding for health-focused services, social services, and programs that foster a vibrant Jewish community.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Health Scholarships in Kansas
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Graduating or former students from the Shawnee Mission School District pursuing teaching, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech-language pathology in Kansas can receive $2,000 for educational expenses. Focused on health and education careers, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation supports students in Johnson, Lyon, and Wyandotte counties whose studies may intersect with physics-related health sciences.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Geoscience Student Scholarships from Women Geoscientists
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Kansas geoscience undergraduates and graduate students can access funding through the Association for Women Geoscientists Osage Chapter for academic expenses such as research, tuition, or books. Merit-based $500 awards support AWG members enrolled at universities in Kansas, Missouri, or southeast Nebraska who advance outreach and participation of underrepresented groups in the geosciences.
Association for Women Geoscientists
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) public charities running safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible projects must primarily benefit a Union Pacific–served community and demonstrate clear need, strong capacity, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; physics-related STEM efforts may be eligible.
Union Pacific Foundation
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Social Services Grants in Kansas
Applications due May 31, 2027
Kansas nonprofits, schools, churches, and government agencies serving elderly, disabled, and low-income residents can seek funding for housing assistance, utilities, and broader health and human services. Focused on community support, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas invites organizations in and around Pittsburg to improve local services, which may include programs connected to physics-related initiatives that meet human and social needs.
Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Support for Kansas Astronomy Students
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Undergraduate or graduate students in Kansas and Missouri studying astronomy, astrophysics, or related fields can receive $1,000 for tuition and class-related materials through the Astronomical Society of Kansas City Astronomy Scholarship Fund. Focused on higher education, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation invites eligible physics-focused students at UMKC’s Department of Physics to apply.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Kansas Historic Preservation Funding via Kansas Historical Society
Applications due Jun 5, 2027
Local governments, nonprofits, and universities in Kansas can apply for Kansas Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Fund to support planning, survey, and educational projects for historic and archeological resources. Grants reimburse up to 60% of project costs and may benefit organizations whose physics-related facilities or sites have historic significance and need preservation-focused work.
Kansas Historical Society
Douglas County Community Foundation Support for Wellness
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Kansas nonprofits and government entities improving nutrition and physical activity in Douglas County can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for policy, systems, environmental changes, or wellness programs. Douglas County Community Foundation funds projects advancing food security and healthy built environments, especially those benefiting children and fostering long-term, collaborative community health impact.
Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas)