Academy Sports + Outdoors Support for Recreation
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations running group sports, recreation, or first responder safety initiatives can seek in-kind support for events from Academy Sports + Outdoors. Focused on active lifestyles and community safety, the company invites proposals at least 90 days in advance for programs in Kansas communities where its stores are located.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Agricultural Education Funding from CHS Foundation
Organizations running agricultural education, leadership, or career training programs for high school students through young professionals in Kansas can apply for CHS Foundation’s Ag Leadership Grant to expand these initiatives. National or regional projects that reach multiple eligible states may be especially competitive and could include after-school or out-of-school educational components.
CHS Foundation
US $150,000 - US $500,000
Bloch Family Foundation Youth Education Grants
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving greater Kansas City can seek funding for special programs, capacity building, or capital projects that improve services for low-income, underserved youth. The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation awards US $150,000 - US $500,000, including support for education, healthcare, social services, and arts initiatives that may include after-school or out-of-school programming.
Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Monarch Watch Support for Kansas Habitat Education
Schools and educational nonprofits in Kansas restoring monarch butterfly habitat can receive free milkweed plugs for large-scale garden projects. With a mission to support monarch conservation and education, Monarch Watch provides organizations with plants for dedicated restoration sites, prioritizing projects with clear educational goals, strong maintenance plans, and administrative backing for long-term after-school or outdoor learning spaces.
Monarch Watch
TCEC: Operation Round Up
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) offers the Operation Round Up program, a charitable initiative that allows members to round up their electric bills for community projects. This program supports nonprofits, schools, and emergency services within TCEC's service area in Oklahoma and Texas. Each participating meter contributes an average of $6 annually, significantly impacting local organizations. Grants are capped at $5,000 per organization, ensuring focused support for essential services and educational initiatives.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Robotics Grants in Kansas
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
After-school robotics and STEM education teams in Kansas affiliated with schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or registered charities can seek support for FIRST LEGO League Challenge participation. Grants from John Deere Foundation help teams near Coffeyville and other Inspire communities cover registration while prioritizing underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth and encouraging mentor involvement from John Deere employees.
John Deere Foundation
Kansas Community Facilities Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Kansas public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes can use this program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities in rural areas, including educational and community support spaces for after school programming. Kansas organizations in rural communities under 20,000 residents may be eligible for graduated grant assistance based on local median household income.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Penn National Gaming Support for Kansas Education
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations offering after-school or youth-focused programs can use this funding for education, human services, health, and community development initiatives in Wyandotte County. Grants from Penn National Gaming help local nonprofits enhance K–12 and special education, support disadvantaged populations, and strengthen community infrastructure and public safety where the company operates.
Penn National Gaming
Community Program Funding for Kansas Nonprofits via Western Kansas Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Focused on community services, Western Kansas Community Foundation invites Kansas 501(c)(3) and equivalent public entities to request up to US $10,000 for operating, programmatic, or combined needs. Organizations serving youth or running after-school and out-of-school programs in its 15-county western Kansas service area may be especially competitive when addressing local issues collaboratively.
Western Kansas Community Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Kansas Robotics Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
After-school robotics teams in Kansas affiliated with a school or 501(c)(3) can apply for John Deere Foundation’s FIRST Robotics Competition grants to support participation costs. Eligible teams are near John Deere Inspire communities or have an active John Deere mentor, and priority goes to underserved, underrepresented, or rural student groups.
John Deere Foundation
STEM Education Funding from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Kansas after-school STEM programs affiliated with FIRST and based at schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek support for FIRST LEGO League Explore team participation through John Deere Foundation. Eligible teams are near John Deere Inspire communities or have committed John Deere mentors, and must primarily serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural students in the U.S. or Canada.
John Deere Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
JDF: FIRST LEGO League Discover
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
The John Deere FIRST LEGO League Discover program aims to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM fields by providing grants to teams that meet specific eligibility criteria. Teams must be associated with an educational institution or nonprofit and demonstrate a commitment to recruiting underserved and underrepresented students. The initiative is part of John Deere’s goal to empower one million youth by 2030, fostering innovation and better decision-making in local communities.
John Deere Foundation
Kansas Department of Commerce Grants for Kansas Downtown Revitalization
Applications due Jan 1, 2027
Grants from Kansas Department of Commerce help Kansas community and economic development organizations rehabilitate underutilized downtown buildings into business, housing, arts, civic, childcare, or entrepreneurship spaces. Eligible applicants include local governments, Tribal Nations, Main Street programs, chambers, schools, 501(c)(3)/(c)(6) groups, and community foundations, with awards up to US $100,000 and a 1:1 owner match for construction and façade improvements that may house after-school programming.
Kansas Department of Commerce
After-School Program Funding from Kansas Volunteer Commission
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Nonprofits and other eligible organizations in Kansas can seek AmeriCorps operational support to run after-school and out-of-school time programs that improve educational and behavioral outcomes. Kansas Volunteer Commission prioritizes initiatives in education, youth development and mentoring, poverty alleviation, rural intermediary work, and social justice that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-informed community service interventions.
Kansas Volunteer Commission
Kansas After-School Planning Funding via Kansas Volunteer Commission
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Kansas after-school and youth-serving organizations can seek AmeriCorps planning support through the Kansas Volunteer Commission to design future service programs. Focus areas include education, youth development and mentoring, poverty, rural communities, and social justice. This funding helps applicants prepare competitive AmeriCorps operational grant proposals for the 2026–2027 cycle.
Kansas Volunteer Commission
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Patterson Family Foundation Support for Childcare
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities expanding or improving childcare for children birth to age five can access funding through Patterson Family Foundation, with awards from US $100,000 - US $500,000. Rural communities and home-based providers working through a nonprofit or community foundation may be eligible to grow capacity and affordability for working families.
Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation Support for Rural Healthcare
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities in rural Kansas can apply for Patterson Family Foundation’s Healthcare Workforce Development funding to build healthcare workforce education, licensure, and recruitment or retention programs. After-school or out-of-school initiatives that strengthen rural healthcare career pathways for youth may be eligible if they serve counties within the foundation’s Kansas catchment.
Patterson Family Foundation
Kansas CTE Education Funding via Patterson Family
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
High schools, school districts, government entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving rural Kansas and western Missouri can apply for Patterson Family Foundation’s High School Career and Technical Education Grant to expand or modernize CTE programs. After-school or extended-day career pathways programs in high-demand industries may be eligible if they serve communities within the foundation’s catchment.
Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation Support for Kansas Education
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities in rural Kansas communities can apply for Patterson Family Foundation’s Innovation in Education grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $500,000 for creative education projects. After-school and out-of-school programs using project-based or experiential learning in the Foundation’s Kansas catchment may be especially competitive.
Patterson Family Foundation
Health Access Funding for Rural Nonprofits via Patterson Family Foundation
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Rural 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities in Kansas seeking to expand access to specialty medical care may be eligible for this funding, including after-school health initiatives. Patterson Family Foundation supports projects that bring services like maternal care, oncology, dental, chronic disease, and mental or behavioral health closer to rural communities in its Kansas and western Missouri catchment.
Patterson Family Foundation
Trades Workforce Development Grant
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
The Trades Workforce Development Grant, offered by the Patterson Family Foundation, aims to support skill development in high-demand trades like HVAC, plumbing, and welding. Organizations in Kansas and western Missouri can apply starting April 1, 2025. The foundation prioritizes projects that enhance community engagement and offer pathways to quality jobs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities. Early submission of the Letter of Intent is encouraged for timely review and consideration.
Patterson Family Foundation
Agricultural Education Grants for Youth Programs from CHS Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Organizations running agricultural education programs for middle school, high school, college students, or young producers in Kansas and other CHS trade area states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Cooperative Education Grant to support program-related costs. Initiatives that teach the ag cooperative business model and operate at state or national scale may benefit after-school or out-of-school programming.
CHS Foundation
Nita M. Lowey 2025 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition: New Applicants
Letter of inquiry due Feb 17, 2027
The Nita M. Lowey 2025 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition is aimed at new applicants who seek to provide expanded learning opportunities outside regular school hours. Managed by the Kansas State Department of Education, this grant supports projects that enhance student achievement, particularly in schools with a significant low-income population. Applicants must collaborate with community organizations and focus on meeting state educational standards.
Kansas State Department of Education
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Human Services Grants in Kansas
Applications due May 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies serving Pittsburg-area elderly, disabled, and low-income residents can seek funding for housing assistance, utilities, and health and human services programs. Focused on community support, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas invites Kansas after-school and educational programs that meet these needs to apply.
Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Community Grants in Kansas
Applications due Aug 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and religious or governmental institutions offering community or after-school programming in Crawford County, Kansas can apply for support from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. The Future Fund Giving Circle provides grants to strengthen local quality of life, with applications typically available in August for eligible Crawford County projects.
Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Leadership Training Funding from Kansas Leadership Center
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Civically engaged Kansas education, faith, government, and nonprofit organizations can access leadership development support to build stronger, more adaptive teams. Kansas Leadership Center’s Leadership Transformation Grants provide intensive training to embed a shared leadership framework across your organization, which may benefit after-school and out-of-school time programs seeking to tackle persistent challenges and improve outcomes.
Kansas Leadership Center
Royals Charities Grants for Kansas Youth
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations running literacy, education, or healthy and active youth programs can seek funding for after-school or out-of-school initiatives in the greater Kansas City metro area. Royals Charities provides support especially for projects tied to literacy, education, youth sports, and military or veteran-focused services benefiting local communities.
Royals Charities Inc.