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Rolling basis through Dec 4, 2026 or until first-round funds ($40,000) are depleted.
Kansas Community Empowerment Kickstart Grant is sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce. This grant provides funding for smaller, community-driven projects that build capacity, engagement, and momentum in Kansas, especially in rural and smaller communities. Eligible projects include community cleanups, engagement events, or early-stage vibrancy initiatives.
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KCE, which is housed within the Quality Places Division at the Department of Commerce, supports locally driven projects that strengthen quality of place, volunteer engagement and long-term community vibrancy across Kansas. Applications for the KCE Kickstart Grant and Impact Grant are now being accepted. For the first round of funding, the Kickstart Grant will have $40,000 available and the Impact Grant will have $30,000.
“While we bring opportunities and prosperity to all parts of our state, these new grants will specifically target rural and smaller communities across Kansas,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said .
“Whether it’s helping a small volunteer-led initiative or funding a transformational placemaking project — these grants are designed to meet the needs of the communities while building their pride, momentum and lasting impact. ” The Kickstart Grant is designed to provide funding for smaller, community-driven projects that build capacity, engagement and momentum.
The highlights of the Kickstart Grant include: Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 Ideal for short-term, highly visible projects such as community cleanups, engagement events or early-stage vibrancy initiatives Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through December 4, or until funds are depleted The Impact Grant is designed to support larger, long-term investments that create permanent improvements to community assets.
Highlights of the Impact Grant include: Awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 Eligible projects include public art installations, downtown improvements, park and recreation upgrades, community gardens, signage and other placemaking efforts Applications will be accepted through March 31 Both grant opportunities require a 1:1 match, which may include in-kind contributions such as volunteer hours.
“Our community leaders and volunteers are the visionaries, voices and trailblazers of our state — they have the ideas, and they have the passion,” Assistant Secretary of Quality Places Matt Godinez said . “Because of these two new grant opportunities, awarded organizations will be able to bring what was once a vision to something tangible — and really embrace community vibrancy.
” The grants are administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce and funded in part by the Patterson Family Foundation, the Kansas Health Foundation, the Sunflower Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. Applications must be submitted through the Kansas Community Empowerment online application system, which can be found here .
For application details, eligibility requirements and webinar information, visit the Kansas Community Empowerment webpage here or contact Sara Bloom at [email protected] or (785) 506-9278.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural and smaller Kansas communities pursuing locally driven, volunteer-led projects; 1:1 match required (in-kind acceptable). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Kansas Community Empowerment Kickstart Grant are due December 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Kansas Community Empowerment Kickstart Grant is funded by Kansas Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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