Community Development Funding from US Bancorp Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture, including in Kansas, can apply for US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations, especially those led by people of color, may benefit if they support work, home, or play initiatives, which can include community-focused media or public radio efforts.
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 funding through the Costco Foundation. Focused on youth and family well-being, it invites organizations to propose evidence-based projects with measurable outcomes in communities where Costco operates, which may include public radio initiatives serving children and families.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Kansas
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding to develop or expand their work. Creag Foundation supports organizations finding new ways to address societal issues, which may include public radio or other media initiatives that improve the human condition, especially for smaller or evolving organizations with at least one year of nonprofit status.
Creag Foundation
Kansas Youth Services Funding via DanPaul Foundation
Kansas youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek up to US $15,000 to support programs advancing children’s health, education, development, and welfare. Focused on child advocacy, poverty, homelessness, environment, and enrichment, the DanPaul Foundation invites applications for initiatives that may include educational or youth-focused public radio programming aligned with its mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Kansas Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kansas can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000 for innovative programs. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and keep overhead at or below 25 percent; public radio initiatives that meet these criteria may be eligible.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Support for Community Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Kansas can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including public radio efforts that fit these priorities. With a mission to strengthen communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides U.S. organizations with support for projects like disaster preparedness, financial literacy, workforce training, and K–12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Kansas and across the U.S. can seek funding for arts and science programs, including performing arts, museums, and arts education, that show measurable impact. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations with budgets over $2 million support youth engagement, artist development, and STEAM-focused initiatives; typical awards exceed US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Kansas can apply for support that may benefit public radio and related outreach. Focused on community health and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to request funding for services such as healthcare access, STEM education, food pantries, and wellness initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Kansas radio and media organizations serving urban low-income children and youth through education, health, or family economic stability programs can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofit, governmental, and social enterprise entities working in the U.S., India, or South Africa, with requests over US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding from Roche
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts projects in Kansas may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support. Grants from Roche help Kansas radio and other media or cultural organizations when projects promote sustainable development, engage Roche expertise and employees, and are coordinated locally through the company’s in-country affiliate office.
La Roche, Inc.
Kansas Health and Human Services Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Kansas health, education, and human services nonprofits can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. The foundation backs programs in areas like healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and women’s and children’s health across multiple countries, including the U.S., so public radio initiatives tied to these issues may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations working in radio, education, science, health, or other charitable services can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds used domestically, and may support public radio alongside broader community-serving initiatives.
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, arts, and environmental initiatives. Public radio organizations that are nonprofits may be eligible when their programming or events advance economic mobility, cultural life, or other listed community priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Radio Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits providing humanitarian, poverty alleviation, disability, or social services can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. Focused on global grassroots efforts, Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller organizations, and Kansas public radio entities with qualifying 501(c)(3) status and aligned missions may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) public radio and other nonprofits working in wildlife conservation, education, or wellness can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation to tell impactful stories about their work. The Storytelling Grant supports media and communications projects that highlight real-world community impact, with awards of more than US $50,000 available nationwide.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. with programs in areas like education, poverty relief, disaster response, or family and youth services may be eligible for support; capital projects are excluded. Focused on alleviating hardship, Robinson Foundation invites established charities (3+ years) to request single-year funding that creates tangible, meaningful impact, including public radio initiatives that serve these needs.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Kansas and other Insperity service areas can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their programs and fundraising efforts. Insperity supports approved charities that engage its employees, are clients, or serve communities where 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 public radio and media-related nonprofits can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support 501(c)(3) charitable work in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding. Organizations producing radio content or outreach tied to these areas may be competitive applicants for this nationally focused foundation.
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 can access funding through Georgia-Pacific Foundation for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment programs. Eligible organizations must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve that community’s long-term well-being and sustainability, which may include public radio or other local media initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Kansas Community Programs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, The Tjx Foundation provides support that may benefit public radio initiatives offering related community services.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Kansas Media
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Public radio and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas can seek unrestricted support for environmental, human services, and related programs or operations. Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 to eligible public charities, public schools, and libraries, with no geographic restrictions and flexibility for reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Public Radio Grants in Kansas
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help community-focused nonprofits, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Kansas radio and media organizations with US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support cultural, educational, and community-based programming. IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, including those running public radio or related outreach in Kansas, may be competitive when a relatively small grant can make a big impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Radio Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, or community programs that may include public radio initiatives. Focused on broad community benefit, the Dr Scholl Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year grants through its annual cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Kansas
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Kansas radio and community nonprofits addressing economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Grants support U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities, including programs serving underserved and underrepresented individuals and families; public radio entities with qualifying missions may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
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 for direct services and capacity building. Public radio and other media nonprofits may be eligible if their projects serve Union Pacific–served Kansas communities and align with these priorities.
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, hunger relief, or environmental programs in Kansas and beyond can seek True Inspiration Awards funding. With a mission to uplift local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides $30,000 - $350,000 grants for initiatives like youth development, food security, family services, and environmental stewardship projects.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc