Community Development Funding from US Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Kansas can apply for the US Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Funding supports high-impact, equity-focused programs, with priority for organizations led by people of color and those addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Kansas Youth Services
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support that fits Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions criteria. Focused on community impact, the foundation favors programs with demonstrated need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diverse funding, which may include civil rights work serving children or youth in these areas.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Kansas
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Kansas may be eligible for support from the Creag Foundation. The foundation considers proposals from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are developing new approaches to societal issues, which can include civil rights-related work.
Creag Foundation
Kansas Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Kansas nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status serving youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek grants up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. Focused on child welfare, poverty, homelessness, and related needs, the Dan Paul Foundation invites projects that may also support civil rights or advocacy for vulnerable children and youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Justice
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises tackling urgent social or environmental problems in Kansas and beyond can access funding and intensive support to scale their solutions. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports organizations serving underserved communities with bold, systems-focused models, offering up to US $300,000 plus hands-on capacity-building and a global peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Kansas Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kansas and beyond can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, including those advancing civil rights or equity, may be competitive; applications are accepted year-round via an LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Support for Community Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Kansas can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support for projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs that may advance civil rights outcomes.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community services in Kansas can seek support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for grants that may benefit civil rights–related initiatives serving underserved populations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Kansas civil rights and social impact organizations serving urban low-income children through education, health, or family economic stability projects can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Grants of more than US $50,000 support project implementation or scaling in the U.S., India, or South Africa, for nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related entities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant in Kansas communities where PNC has a significant presence. Funding may support programs for low- and moderate-income families, including education, housing, community services, and neighborhood revitalization that could benefit civil rights-focused initiatives.
PNC Foundation
Kansas Health and Human Services Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities in Kansas and beyond can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support care, relief, and social services. The foundation funds work such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and support for vulnerable populations, and Kansas civil rights organizations serving these communities may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or civil rights-related services can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support programs operating within the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law (and California law where applicable) and demonstrate strong management and substantial impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Foundation Grants for Kansas Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with sponsorship support for community-focused events and initiatives. Funding may benefit programs in basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environment, and diversity and inclusion, including civil rights and equity efforts that advance economic mobility and social progress.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Civil Rights
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek Gupta Family Foundation support, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Focused on social justice, poverty, disability, and humanitarian aid, smaller 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas and other eligible countries may be competitive if most funds reach direct beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work through compelling narratives. Offered by the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation, this U.S.-wide opportunity awards more than US $50,000 to help document and communicate meaningful community change, which may benefit civil rights-related programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Human Services Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs serving children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, veterans, animal welfare, nature conservation, or spiritual endeavors. Kansas nonprofits working on civil rights alongside these priorities may be eligible for single-year, non-capital project funding.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Kansas and other Insperity service areas can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their programs and fundraising efforts. Insperity supports charities that engage its employees, are client organizations, or serve communities where its employees live and work; applications are reviewed within about 45 days.
Insperity
Kansas Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder supports charitable organizations whose missions may include civil rights alongside broader efforts to respect people, life, and the environment in a changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can access funding through Georgia-Pacific Foundation to support education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Organizations advancing civil rights or anti-discrimination efforts within these focus areas and located within 30 miles of a GP facility may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Support for Kansas Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Kansas seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Lawrence Foundation funds program or operating costs for U.S.-headquartered groups, and civil rights organizations may be eligible when their work aligns with these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in Kansas
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kansas seeking support for community-based programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund cultural, educational, health, environmental, and social service initiatives. With a mission to help smaller projects where modest funding has big impact, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with flexible program and institutional support that may benefit civil rights-related efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or cultural enrichment can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support hunger relief, shelter and housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and arts access programs. U.S.-based organizations must show measurable outcomes, financial stability, and may receive priority if Ameriprise employees or advisors actively volunteer with them.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education, social services, health care, civic or cultural initiatives, or environmental projects can seek one-year project funding from the Dr Scholl Foundation. Civil rights and anti-discrimination programs that fit these categories may be eligible for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000, primarily for U.S.-based organizations.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Civil Rights Education Funding from Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
High school seniors and college students from Kansas City, MO public schools pursuing civil rights and social justice careers can receive up to US $12,000 for higher education through the Rhoades to Justice Scholarship. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation provides this support, which may benefit Kansas students committed to advancing civil rights in law, education, social work, medicine, or journalism.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Kansas
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Organizations serving underserved or underrepresented people and benefiting their local communities may be eligible, including those whose civil rights work addresses access, discrimination, or social determinants of health.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for underserved youth, families, or environmental stewardship in Kansas can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the True Inspiration Awards. With a mission to uplift local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides grants for education, housing, food security, and youth-focused environmental initiatives across the U.S. and select countries.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc