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Funding Opportunities
We’ve been reviewing newsletters and websites to curate a list of upcoming funding opportunities that may be valuable to health coalitions and community organizations across Kansas.
A special thank you to Thrive Kansas for generously sharing their funding list—an essential resource that helped guide this compilation.
We hope this resource supports your coalition in staying informed and ready to take advantage of new opportunities!
| Name | Description | Link | Deadline | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Routes to School | The third round of KDOT’s Safe Routes to School Planning and Programming (P&P) grants is live. P&P grants are for communities and schools that need a SRTS plan to help improve safety for and increase the number of students walking, biking, and rolling. | Grants & Funding — Kansas Safe Routes to School | 5/2/2025 | Built Enviroment, Physical Activity, |
| It Gets Better: Changemakers | provides funds for exceptional projects led by LGBTQ+ youth in collaboration with a partner organization to make communities bolder, safer, and prouder places for all. Support is provided to LGBTQ+ youth aged 13 to 18 partnering with registered nonprofits or public and charter secondary schools within the United States, including U.S. territories. Funded projects must support LGBTQ+ youth in the community. Projects that support LGBTQ+ youth of color, trans and nonbinary youth, and LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities are of particular interest. Grants are $5,000 - $10,000 | It Gets Better: Changemakers | 5/5/2025 | |
| Kubota Hometown Proud | Kubota will invest in communities across the country by awarding 10 grants. The Kubota Hometown Proud grant program has helped fund a variety of hometown projects and important initiatives brought forth from local community organizations. Grants are $50,000 each ($25,000 cash and a $25,000 voucher for Kubota equipment) | Hometown Proud | 5/9/2025 | |
| Union Pacific | In order for communities to thrive, all residents must feel safe. Just as the safety of our employees and community members is paramount to how we operate, Union Pacific is committed to helping communities prevent and prepare for incidents and emergencies, and helping residents get home safely at the end of each day. As such, we prioritize funding for projects and programs that seek to encourage safe behaviors and prevent incidents through educatoion and awareness, eliminate risks and improve safe and equitable access to community spaces through infrastructure improvements, prepare and equip residents and emergency responders, prevent crime and violent incidents and support survivors of domestic violence, build the capacity of safety-focused organizations to integrate practices that improve upon the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of the organization. Grants range from $5,000 - $30,000. Applications open 4/1/2025 | UP: Application Process & Timeline | 5/14/2025 | |
| Humanities for All | support projects that draw on history, literature, and culture to engage the public with stories that spark conversations. Creativity and innovation are encouraged. The humanities must be central to the proposal and projects must engage the general public, which primarily refers to an adult, out-of-school audience. Grants up to $15,000 | Humanities For All Grants - Humanities Kansas | 5/16/2025 | |
| Hunger Free Kansas Mass Action Grants | Kansas nonprofits to test innovative ideas to address hunger and food insecurity. Any eligible 501(c)(3) organization, government entity, or church in Kansas classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, not a “supporting organization” described in Section 509(a)(3), and not a “private foundation” as defined in Section 509(a), may submit projects. Applying organizations must have their independent 501(c)(3). Grants are $5,000. | Hunger Free Kansas Mass Action Grants - Kansas Health Foundation | 5/16/2025 | Food Access |
| Kansas Department of Commerce ROOMS grant | The goal of this grant program is to encourage renovation and improvements in the upper floors of commercial buildings in local Main Street districts consistent with proven Main Street practices, including those that retain unique historic elements and use materials that lower operating costs by conserving energy. The expected outcome of this program is to create new housing opportunities in downtown commercial districts; rehabilitate or preserve properties; and create a stronger tax base. Grants are $50,000. Applications open 9/16/2025. 1:1 match required | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/ | 5/19/2025 | Housing |
| Lots of Compassion | support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow compassion in their community. Grants are $20,000. | Grant Opportunities - KidsGardening | 6/16/2025 | Food Access, Youth Engagement |
| FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Planning and Demonstration grants | Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. Grants may range from $100,000 to $5,000,000 match is required | Valid Evaluation | 6/26/2025 | Built Environment |
| FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Implementation grants | Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. Grants may range from $2,500,000 to $25,000,000 match is required | Valid Evaluation | 6/26/2025 | Built Environment |
| National Endowment for the Arts | The Grants for Arts Projects program provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of artist communities, arts education, dance, design, film and media arts, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, local arts agencies, museums, music, musical theater, opera, presenting and multi-disciplinary works, theater, and visual arts. Funded activities may include public engagement with the arts and arts education, the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. Grants range from $10,000- $100,000. Applications open mid May 2025 | GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS | National Endowment for the Arts | 7/10/2025 | |
| Walmart | Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers. Grants range from $250 - $5,000. Applications open 5/1/2025 | https://www.walmart.org/ | 7/15/2025 | Food Access, Trauma Informed Care/ Resilience Building, Physical Activity |
| Patterson Family Foundation Entrepreneurship and Business Support | Supports small business startups, business growth, and rural entrepreneurship initiatives. Funding can be used for business development, mentorship, and technical assistance programs. Grants range from $50,000 – $1,000,000 | Available Grants - Patterson Family Foundation | 7/25/2025 | |
| Patterson Family Foundation Specialty Care Access | Funding to bring specialty medical services closer to rural communities. Specialty care may include, but is not limited to, maternal care, oncology, chronic conditions, dental, and mental/behavioral health. Grants range from $100,000 - $500,000 | Available Grants - Patterson Family Foundation | 7/25/2025 | Access To Care |
| Patterson Family Foundation Childcare | Supports new and existing childcare providers to expand capacity, improve facilities, and increase affordability for working families. Grants range from $100,000- $500,000 | Available Grants - Patterson Family Foundation | 7/25/2025 | Childcare Access |
| Patterson Family Foundation Innovation in Economic Opportunity | The Patterson Family Foundation invites innovative proposals to test new solutions specific to economic opportunity. Priority will be given to funding for regional innovation hubs and industry diversification strategies to build more resilient rural communities. Grants range from $25,000 - $500,000 | Available Grants - Patterson Family Foundation | 7/25/2025 | |
| Patterson Family Foundation Youth Engagement | Funding for programs that expand the ability to engage youth and young adults in rural communities. Project focus areas could include getting youth involved in volunteerism, participating in community service organizations, gaining leadership experience and skills, and enhancing youth voices in the arts and local journalism. Grants range from $50,000 - $500,000 | Available Grants - Patterson Family Foundation | 7/25/2025 | |
| Patterson Family Foundation Innovative Community Engagement | The Patterson Family Foundation is excited to invite creative proposals aimed at enhancing community engagement in rural communities. We’re looking to fund projects that explore new ideas with the potential for long-term impact and growth of community involvement of all generations of rural residents. Grants range from $25,000 - $500,000 | Available Grants - Patterson Family Foundation | 7/25/2025 | |
| Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) | Non-Profit Childcare & Early Education Facilities Grants range from $650,000 - $800,000. 25% Match required | Non-Profit Child Care & Early Education Facilities | 9/26/2025 | Childcare Access |
| Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) | Sidewalks and Trails $650,000 - $800,000. 25% Match required | Sidewalks & Trails | 9/26/2025 | Physical Activity, Built Environment, Childcare Access |
| Humanities for All | support projects that draw on history, literature, and culture to engage the public with stories that spark conversations. Creativity and innovation are encouraged. The humanities must be central to the proposal and projects must engage the general public, which primarily refers to an adult, out-of-school audience. Grants up to $15,000 | Humanities For All Grants - Humanities Kansas | 10/3/2025 | |
| Walmart | Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers. Grants range from $250-$5,000. Applications open 8/1/2025 | https://www.walmart.org/ | 10/15/2025 | Food Access, Trauma Informed Care/ Resilience Building, Physical Activity |
| Kansas Department of Commerce Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grants | The purpose of SEED grants is to support the economic revitalization of Kansas communities under 5,000 population through investments in quality-of-life initiatives. Grants range from $10,000-$25,000. Applications open 9/16/2025. 10% match required | SEED Grants | 12/1/2025 | Childcare Access, Food Access |
| Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) | Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development Grants range from $200,000 -$500,000. Applications open 1/29/2025. 50% match required | Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development | 12/12/2025 | Housing |
| American Academy of Dermatology | The American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) Shade Structure Program awards funds to schools, day-cares, parks, and other non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures where children learn and play. Grants are $8,000. Applications open 10/1/2025 | Shade Structure grant eligibility & application | 12/15/2025 | Built Environment, Childcare Access, Physical Activity |
| Walmart | Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers. Grants range from $250 - $5,000. Applications open 11/3/2025 | https://www.walmart.org | 12/31/2025 | Food Access, Trauma Informed Care/ Resilience Building, Physical Activity |
| The Awesome Foundation | Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come out of pockets of the chapter's "trustees" and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects. Grants are $1,000. | Are you ready to get Awesome!? - The Awesome Foundation | rolling | |
| Harry Chapin Foundation | The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and satisfying lives. Grants are up to $10,000. | Apply | Harry Chapin Foundation | rolling | Food Access |
| Hearst Foundation | The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and satisfying lives. Grants start at $100,000. | How to Apply - HearstFDN | Hearst Foundations | rolling | Access to Care, Housing, Food Access, CHW |
| Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund | Empowering People to Move, Live, Work, and Play in 2025- Mobility: Improving public transportation, reducing congestion and traffic-related accidents, and increasing accessibility to transportation needs, People: Creating a safer society, supporting accessible and inclusive education, and promoting healthier communities. Grants range from $5,000 - $10,000. | Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Grants | rolling | Access to Care, CHW, Violence Prevention |
| BNSF Railway | Civic services including organizations which are concerned with the environment, as well as local community issues such as crime prevention, parks and recreation, diversity and community development. | Programs | BNSF Railway Foundation | rolling | Violence Prevention, Physical Activity, Substance Use Prevention/ Harm Reduction |
| Sachs Foundation | The Foundation's most important guiding principle is that it seeks to engage in philanthropic activities and to fund charitable organizations and institutions that have demonstrated they are self-sustaining, or clearly have the potential to become self-sustaining, or that focus on self-sustaining operations and activities. In addition to its PRI program funding, the Foundation also makes charitable grants in the areas of education, health and housing. | Erich & Hannah Sachs Foundation | rolling | Housing, Childcare Access, Substance Use Prevention/ Harm Reduction |
| W.K. Kellogg Foundation | We are always looking to support new and innovative ideas and efforts that help ensure all children, families and communities – regardless of race or income – have opportunities to reach their full potential. WKKF wants all children to live a full life with high-quality early childhood experiences, in a home with families that have good jobs, and in a community where they are nurtured. Embedded in all that we do is a commitment to advancing racial equity, to developing leaders and to engaging communities in solving their own problems. | Grantseekers - W.K. Kellogg Foundation | rolling | Access to Care, Food Access, Trauma Informed Care/ Resilience Building |
| Lockheed Martin | Must be located or operate in a community in which Lockheed Martin has employees or business interests. | Charitable Contributions | Lockheed Martin | rolling | Housing, Food Access, Suicide Prevention/ Injury Reduction, Mental Health |
| Brooks Brothers | Event Donations related to men's, women's and children's health issues, as well as education and the arts. | Brooks Brothers - Donation Request Form | rolling | |
| Costco Wholesale | Must be located in a community where Costco does business: Costco Wholesale specifically focus on programs supporting children, education and health and human services. The United Way, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Red Cross are examples in our charitable giving. Grants are available for up to 10% of operating costs. | Charitable Giving | Costco | rolling | Violence Prevention, Trauma Informed Care/ Resilience Building |
| Community Heart and Soul Seed Grant Program | Provides funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to start the Community Heart & Soul model to bring residents together to chart a course forward in a way that recognizes and honors the unique character of their town and emotional connection of the people who live there. Grants are $10,000, cash match is required. | https://www.communityheartandsoul.org/seed-grants/ | Rolling | |
| Waste Management Community Impact | Work with local leaders, organizations, and partners on initiatives that support meaningful community engagement. Categories include environmental stewardship, stustainable educaiton, community vitality, environmental justice, workforce and skills assessment, and supplier diversity | Community Impact - Social Impact | WM | Rolling | |
| Kansas Department of Commerce Supporting Innovative Growth Through New Signage (SIGNS) | The SIGNS grant is designed to improve the attractiveness of downtown retail and commercial business storefront signs. The purpose of this program is to encourage property owners or business tenants to design and install high-quality, creative, and interesting signs that add to the vitality, livability, and overall welcoming atmosphere of a rural downtown commercial district, while following standard sign guidelines that will support the long-term aesthetics and historical character of Kansas downtowns. | Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) | Until funds are depleted | Economic Development |
| Kansas Association of Community Foundations | Kansas community foundations vary widely in total assets and capacity for community investment and are focused on supporting key community priorities such as health, childcare, education, housing, and economic opportunity. Kansas community foundations work to strengthen their communities by building endowments, providing grants to local non-profit organizations for local causes, and promoting philanthropy through community leadership. Find your Community Foundation here: | Find Your Community Foundation | KACF | varies | |
| Kansas Department of Commerce Rural Champion | Provides stipend to hire a Champion to fill gap in capacity to complete a needed project. Grants are $20,800. Applications open 5/1/2025/ 25% match required. | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/orp/ruralchampions/ | Coalition Capacity | |
| Public Welfare Foundation | nonprofits that honor the Foundation’s core values of racial equity, economic well-being, and fundamental fairness for all. The Foundation looks for strategic points where its funds can make a significant difference and improve lives through policy and system reform that results in transformative change. Grant amounts vary. Applications open Fall of 2025 | Grants - Grant Types - Nonprofits | Public Welfare Foundation | Violence Prevention, Trauma Informed Care/ Resilience Building, Local and State-level advocacy |