US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Kansas Communities
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding to strengthen local communities. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities to apply, with priority for leaders of color and programs advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kansas Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation to support community-based services. Grants may benefit organizations whose transportation-related work helps children and families reach education, health, or social service programs in areas where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative approaches to human and social services can seek support for new or unaddressed social issues through Creag Foundation. While national in scope, Kansas groups working on public transportation, community development, safety, or related services may be eligible if they propose creative solutions to current societal problems.
Creag Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage social impact organizations addressing major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven solutions. Focused on bold, scalable models in regions including the U.S., this support may benefit Kansas initiatives improving transportation access for underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kansas Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative programs in Kansas and worldwide. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, which may include groups improving access to transportation or related services.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Safety Grants in Kansas
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. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, and transportation-related community development that may benefit local transportation efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kansas Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S. cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Kansas organizations running arts, museums, or STEAM initiatives that serve large audiences may be eligible, especially those engaging youth and developing artistic talent.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Kansas Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities serving children and youth in Kansas with education, health, or family economic stability projects can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports work benefiting urban low-income communities in the U.S., India, and South Africa; transportation-related programs may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kansas Health Access Funding via Reach Healthcare
Kansas health-equity nonprofits and rural governmental entities can receive up to US $10,000 in unrestricted support for healthcare access and delivery, including transportation to appointments. Grants from Reach Healthcare Foundation help organizations in Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties that serve Black, Brown, Immigrant, Refugee, and rural communities, with a focus on health care access and reducing disparities.
Reach Healthcare Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can seek funding to support community-focused initiatives in Kansas and worldwide. Grants from La Roche help organizations deliver sustainable development, disaster relief, youth services, primary health care, and cultural programming, particularly where Roche affiliates can be actively involved alongside local authorities and partners.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kansas Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help broadly focused, well-managed organizations expand services that significantly benefit their target populations, including those improving public transportation access as part of wider community welfare efforts.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas working on community development, basic needs, housing, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for programs and events. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s U.S. sponsorships may benefit transportation-related initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, support economic mobility, or enhance community life.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Kansas, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support focused human and social services. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller organizations worldwide addressing poverty, disability, social alienation, or disaster relief, typically with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Kansas Seniors
Applications due Aug 18, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations supporting older adults aging in community can seek funding for senior services, including transportation and access to community-based supports, with awards up to US $15,000. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides operating, program, and invited special project support in the greater Kansas City metro area.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Kansas Transportation Funding via Kansas Department of Transportation
Applications due Sep 18, 2026
Local public entities in Kansas seeking support for transportation infrastructure projects can apply for the KDOT Cost Share Program, which offers up to US $1,000,000 for construction costs. Kansas Department of Transportation funding can assist with highway, local road, bridge, rail, airport, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit projects that enhance safety, mobility, and economic growth.
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment initiatives. Focused on strengthening communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Kansas organizations in qualifying counties to apply for projects that improve long-term well-being and sustainability.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kansas Youth Needs
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 enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports vulnerable families and children, so transportation-focused nonprofits serving these populations may be eligible if they align with its mission and guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Kansas seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or project costs, and Kansas organizations with transportation-related services that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations, including those in Kansas, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community programs such as museums, arts, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation may benefit groups whose transportation work is part of broader community-based initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Trail Recreation Funding from Kansas Department
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Private nonprofits and public agencies in Kansas can seek funding to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized use. Administered by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks under the federal Recreational Trails Program, these grants may benefit organizations improving outdoor access and transportation-related trail infrastructure.
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kansas Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kansas nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with competitive grants. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and cultural development across the U.S. may be prioritized where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Kansas Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Nonprofits whose work intersects transportation or public transit within these areas may be competitive.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Kansas Jewish Community Funding via Menorah Heritage
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Jewish community with health, social service, or community programs in Kansas and the greater Kansas City metro can apply for Menorah Heritage Foundation’s Jewish Community Grant Cycle. Funding may support transportation to Jewish communal activities or other services benefiting local Jewish residents, including those in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Transportation Safety
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and independent emergency response organizations can access funding for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects through the Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Transportation-related initiatives, including rail, driver, bike, and pedestrian safety in Union Pacific–served communities, may be especially competitive.
Union Pacific Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Kansas Transportation
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Kansas can seek funding to support small rural business development, including transportation improvements and related infrastructure. USDA Rural Development supports rural development projects by funding technical assistance, land and facility development, community and technology-based economic development, and business incubators that may strengthen local transportation and transit-related services.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Kansas Arts Touring Funding via Mid-America Arts Alliance
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit arts presenters and eligible public or tribal entities in Kansas can receive up to US $5,000 to support touring artists’ fees and public-facing events. Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Regional Touring Program funds projects featuring artists from elsewhere in its six-state region, including performances and outreach activities that engage and educate local audiences.
Mid-America Arts Alliance