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Page confirms the NW Kansas Cares for Kids program is active but does not list a specific deadline; the April 25, 2026 stored deadline could not be confirmed from visible content.
NW Kansas Cares for Kids is sponsored by Dane G Hansen Foundation. An initiative to support licensed childcare centers in attracting and retaining quality staff, and providing educational tools to prepare children for school. Includes Staff Support Grants for bonuses and Montessori education curriculum grants.
Geographic focus: 26 counties in Northwest Kansas
Focus areas: Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Workforce Development
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NW KANSAS CARES FOR KIDS - Dane G. Hansen Foundation An Early Childhood Education Initiative Access to quality early childhood education is important to the quality of life and economic health of every community.
NW Kansas CARES for Kids includes multiple grants designed to assist childcare centers and qualified family childcare homes (formerly group homes) in attracting and retaining staff, providing educational materials, and also helping to sustain existing slots and to provide more slots for Northwest Kansas children.
The initiative is limited to licensed nonprofit childcare centers or qualifying nonprofit family childcare homes (formerly group homes) located in the 26-county area served by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.
Qualifying childcare centers must: be licensed by the state of Kansas for at least 13 children accept children ages 2-weeks to 6-years of age be open at least 3 and less than 24 hours a day Qualifying childcare homes must: be located in a community without a licensed daycare center be licensed by the state of Kansas for up to 12 children accept children ages 2-weeks to 6-years of age employ at least 2 staff members childcare facility is not located in the provider’s residence Preschools or family childcare homes that do not meet the above criteria, are not eligible for these grants.
Grants from the Hansen Foundation are available only to nonprofit organizations. For-profit centers that meet the above criteria can apply for similar assistance through the Innovation Center.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Licensed nonprofit childcare centers or qualifying nonprofit family childcare homes in the 26-county area served by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Centers must be licensed by Kansas for at least 13 children, accept children ages 2 weeks to 6 years, open at least 3 and less than 24 hours a day. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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General Grant Program is sponsored by Dane G Hansen Foundation. The Foundation accepts grant applications for programs or projects that benefit the people and communities of Northwest Kansas. Funding is prioritized for projects that enhance both the current and future quality of life in the region, with preference given to applications that include community involvement and volunteerism. Geographic focus: 26 counties in Northwest Kansas Focus areas: Education, Health Care, Economic Development, Community Social Services & Security, Conservation & Environment, Arts & Culture, Community Beautification
General Grant Program is sponsored by Dane G Hansen Foundation. The Foundation accepts grant applications for programs or projects that benefit the people and communities of Northwest Kansas. Funding is prioritized for projects that enhance both the current and future quality of life in the region, with preference given to applications that include community involvement and volunteerism. Geographic focus: 26 counties in Northwest Kansas Focus areas: Education, Health Care, Economic Development, Community Social Services & Security, Conservation & Environment, Arts & Culture, Community Beautification