Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Funding supports organizations addressing work, home, and play, with priority for groups led by people of color and those serving designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kansas Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Kansas libraries and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth can apply for up to US $15,000 from the Dan Paul Foundation to support programs in education, child welfare, and youth development. Projects may include early childhood development, scholarships, environmental education, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and other initiatives that directly benefit children and young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Libraries
Library and information-service organizations in Kansas developing scalable, early-stage social or environmental solutions may be eligible for up to US $300,000 to grow their impact. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports independent, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits serving underserved communities, offering multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building and connections for ventures ready to move from pilot to scale.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Kansas Cultural Programs
Libraries and other U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits in Kansas can seek more than US $100,000 to support impactful arts and science programming. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help fund program, capital, and limited general or endowment support for initiatives like arts education, STEAM learning, museums, and performing arts that reach large audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Kansas library and education-focused organizations serving urban low-income children can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects in education, children’s health, and family economic stability. Eligible U.S. entities with a federal TIN may request more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling work that aligns with the foundation’s mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Grants for Kansas Communities
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education, community development, or other services in PNC-served communities can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. Funding supports programs like early learning, affordable housing, small business support, cultural enrichment, and human services, and may benefit library-based initiatives that serve low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Kansas Health and Human Services Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Kansas and worldwide can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. The foundation backs programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and related human and social services, which may include initiatives connected to community or library-based outreach.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Kansas library and educational 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law, and use all awarded funds within the U.S.; individuals and political activities are excluded.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America 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 development, basic needs, workforce education, and cultural programming. Library organizations may be eligible if their programs address housing, jobs, hunger, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, or diversity and inclusion in their communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian, founder-led nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services, disability support, poverty alleviation, or disaster relief worldwide. Focused on smaller organizations, Gupta Family Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3)s, including those serving Kansas communities, to apply if most funds reach direct beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Kerr Foundation Grants for Kansas Libraries
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Kansas library and cultural 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for education, arts, and community services projects, including capital, program, and operating needs. Focused on broad community benefit, The Kerr Foundation invites eligible applicants to propose initiatives that expand opportunities, particularly for young people, within its multi-state granting area.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
Storytelling Project Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can access funding to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work through this storytelling grant. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects that highlight impacts such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, early childhood education, mental health, and related community-focused initiatives; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Kansas Rural Facilities Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Kansas library and community-serving public bodies, nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural areas can access funding through USDA: Rural Development to develop essential community facilities. Support can cover constructing, purchasing, or improving facilities and equipment such as libraries, community centers, public safety buildings, and related infrastructure in eligible small communities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Truman Library Institute Grants for Kansas Researchers
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Academic researchers and scholars conducting history or political science research at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Kansas can receive up to US $2,500 to offset travel, lodging, and meal costs. Grants from Harry S. Truman Library Institute are awarded twice annually, with one spring award designated as the John K. Hulston Scholarship.
Harry S. Truman Library Institute
Kansas Community Programs Funding via Manhattan Fund
Letter of inquiry due Oct 2, 2026
Kansas library and community-focused nonprofits can access funding through Manhattan Fund Caroline F Peine Charitable Foundation; awards more than US $25,000 for projects that improve quality of life in Manhattan and Keats. Eligible initiatives include libraries, arts, parks and recreation, educational access, senior and disability services, and related community facilities.
Manhattan Fund Caroline F Peine Charitable Foundation
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Libraries and other 501(c)(3) organizations in the Southern U.S. that have operated for over three years can seek single-year support for programs such as education, poverty relief, disaster relief, or family and youth services. Focused on humanitarian and community needs, Robinson Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose projects with tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for Insperity’s corporate contributions and event sponsorships. Insperity supports community-focused organizations in select U.S. counties by providing philanthropic grants and sponsorships once per year to approved charities connected to its employees, clients, or local communities.
Insperity
Library and Community Funding from Kansas Commerce
Applications due Oct 29, 2026
Kansas communities under 5,000 residents seeking funds for libraries, childcare and senior services, food access, or community vibrancy projects can apply for US $10,000 - US $25,000 in SEED Grants. Eligible applicants include local governments, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits, with a 10% match and completion within 12 months.
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas supporting basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services can seek program funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, The TJX Foundation provides grants for basic needs, education and training, patient care, and empowering women.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Library Grants in Kansas
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Kansas library and community-based nonprofits can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, cultural and performing arts programs, educational initiatives, and community services. With a mission to help impactful organizations, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. 501(c)(3)s with flexible funding that may benefit library services and related programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community development, or cultural enrichment can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support programs like hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and arts access. Organizations must serve U.S. communities, demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability, and may be especially competitive if they engage Ameriprise volunteers or operate near priority employee centers.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Library Services
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Library and related 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives. Focused on broad community needs, the Dr Scholl Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year projects, with an online LOI and annual application cycle from October 1 to March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Kansas
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Kansas library services and other local 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek project, general operating, or capital support that improves quality of life for underserved residents. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds U.S.-based community organizations near its business locations working on economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, disaster relief, and related community-strengthening programs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Library and Community Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
501(c)(3) public charities in Kansas can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, environmental sustainability, and library and cultural programs. Library and related organizations in Union Pacific–served communities may be eligible if projects align with these priority areas and DEI goals.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Kansas and beyond can apply for True Inspiration Awards grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. With a mission to celebrate community impact, Chick Fil A Foundation provides significant annual funding that may benefit library-connected or library-led community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc