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Over $32.5M in State Grants Announced for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Thursday, August 14

Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime. These grants, funded through the State General Fund were awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of domestic and sexual... Read More.

Over $32.5M in State Grants Announced for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Thursday, August 14

Hope Unlimited and CASA of 31st Judicial District Awarded State Grants

Thursday, August 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime.These grants, funded through the State General Fund were awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of... Read More.

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

Tuesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

Tuesday, July 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Residents of Plevna (Reno County) and Grinnell (Gove County) who were displaced by the May 18 tornado may now apply for a $1,000 housing assistance grant to help cover emergency housing expenses. These grants are made possible through the collaborative efforts of... Read More.

KDOT Awards Safe Routes to School Planning Grants to Six Communities

Monday, July 14

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse and Leavenworth.These grants will fund SRTS plans with work... Read More.

Purchasing Policy Change, Tourism Grants to be Considered by Iola City Council Monday

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council is expected to take action on proposed revisions to the city's purchasing policies at Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building. At their meeting June 9, proposals were discussed to do away with... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Hires New Economic Development Director, City of Savonburg Receives Grants

Tuesday, June 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Camile LaVon has been hired by Thrive Allen County as their new Economic Development Director. Lavon comes to Thrive from Colorado Springs where she worked for their chamber of commerce economic development organization. She brings a decade of experience in... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

NextEra Energy Resources Grants $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover to USD 444 Little River-Windom

Thursday, May 22

LITTLE RIVER, Kan., May 20, 2025 — NextEra Energy Resources, one of America’s largest energy infrastructure developers, has awarded a $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant to Kansas Unified School District 444 Little River-Windom through its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation. This grant underscores NextEra... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More Than $183K in Grants

Wednesday, May 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $183,947 to 28 nonprofit organizations in its first impact cycle this spring.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County Endowment serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno... Read More.

Evergy Renews Hometown Grants for 2025

Monday, April 7

Seven winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for community improvement projects KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy’s Hometown Grant program is back.Beginning today, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit agencies can apply for a donation through Evergy’s Energize Our Environment Hometown Grant Program to support a project... Read More.