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 that may also support local tourism and visitor experiences. Focused on equitable, high-impact partnerships, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kansas Community Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Costco Foundation provides Kansas nonprofits focused on children, education, and health and human services with monetary support for community-based programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for program funding that demonstrates measurable outcomes, addresses unmet local needs, and has broad financial backing, which can include initiatives that enhance community services connected to travel and tourism activity.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or community-focused programs, including those impacting tourism or local quality of life in Kansas, may be eligible for this grant. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations finding new ways to address social problems; applications are by invitation, but qualified groups can submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs can seek up to US $15,000 for direct services and enrichment activities. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, and environmental education, which may benefit Kansas organizations with youth-focused tourism or ecotourism components.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Scalable Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Kansas and globally can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable social and environmental models, organizations working in areas like sustainable tourism or ecotourism may be competitive if they plan exponential growth.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kansas Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help Kansas and global organizations serving primarily economically underserved communities, including those advancing workforce development, green jobs, and other innovative, tech-enabled solutions.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community 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 disaster preparedness, community revitalization, and financial literacy, which may benefit organizations advancing local tourism and stronger visitor-ready communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kansas Cultural Programs Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Kansas, can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding supports program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs, prioritizing youth engagement, arts education, STEAM initiatives, and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kansas
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs like food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible organizations, including those supporting tourism-related community health or services, to apply; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kansas Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability projects for urban low-income children in Kansas and across the U.S. can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports initiatives that improve outcomes for children and youth living in urban poverty.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kansas Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community and economic development in Kansas communities where PNC operates can seek support for programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. PNC Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as early learning, affordable housing, small business support, community services, arts, and neighborhood revitalization that strengthen local quality of life.
PNC Foundation
Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts programs in countries where Roche operates, including Kansas via its U.S. affiliate, can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable projects. Grants from Roche help organizations engage local partners and employees while advancing social development, science education, community resilience, disaster response, and contemporary arts initiatives.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit tourism and ecotourism initiatives that preserve neighborhoods and strengthen vibrant, culturally rich communities.
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 can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, including those in the U.S., that address poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief, which may benefit Kansas tourism-related communities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Tourism Marketing Grants for Kansas Organizations via Kansas Department of Commerce
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Kansas tourism businesses, communities, and destination marketing organizations can seek funding for new or first-time marketing and promotion initiatives in Kansas. Focused on tourism, the Kansas Department of Commerce Tourism Division supports projects that expand promotional reach, attract more visitors, and strengthen Kansas’s image as a travel destination, with awards up to US $10,000.
Kansas Department of Commerce: Tourism Division
Kansas Tourism Division Grants for Kansas Attractions
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Kansas tourism and economic development organizations in Kansas can receive funding to develop or enhance tourism attractions, including new construction, exhibit improvements, and destination-based assets. Kansas Department of Commerce Tourism Division provides up to US $200,000 per project on a reimbursable 60/40 match basis to spur visitation, jobs, and community quality of life.
Kansas Department of Commerce: Tourism Division
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Ecotourism
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving communities south of the Mason-Dixon line can seek funding for programs in areas like nature and wildlife conservation, education, and poverty relief. Robinson Foundation support may benefit Kansas groups whose ecotourism or tourism efforts overlap these priorities.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Kansas Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, environmental, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose programs that improve long-term well-being and sustainability, which may include tourism-related community development efforts.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kansas Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The Tjx Foundation supports vulnerable families and children, so community organizations with tourism-related youth or family services may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Kansas working on environmental, human services, or related programs can seek unrestricted operating or project support through grants from Lawrence Foundation, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-headquartered groups with ecotourism or tourism components that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Kansas seeking support for community-based programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in funding for cultural, educational, environmental, health, and social service initiatives. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S. organizations, and Kansas groups promoting tourism-related culture, conservation, or community services may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kansas Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can seek funding from Ameriprise Financial to support services like hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with grants that prioritize strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Kansas Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental projects can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, primarily to U.S. applicants, and may benefit tourism or ecotourism efforts that fit these broader program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Kansas may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, focusing on underserved and underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Kansas 501(c)(3) public charities with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants; awards range from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible projects must primarily benefit communities served by Union Pacific and demonstrate strong need, impact, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including tourism-related community improvements.
Union Pacific Foundation
Kansas Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kansas working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs that strengthen local communities and may enhance visitor experience or community appeal could be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc