Opportunity Overview
The Lawrence REALTORS Community Foundation is accepting 2026 funding requests for locally based charitable programs that create a stronger Douglas County community through housing. The Foundation states that priority is placed on programs that stabilize vulnerable households and strengthen the housing sector.
Funding and Deadline
The current 2026 program page does not publish a universal per-applicant award ceiling, minimum request, total available pool, or mandatory match requirement. Applicants specify the amount requested on the Foundation’s application form. Applications opened July 1, 2026 and are due October 20, 2026. The controlling 2026 page does not publish a closing clock time or time zone, so Atlas does not infer either.
Who Can Apply
The current program page says preference is given to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with an IRS nonprofit tax ID, while the Foundation’s application form states that applications will only be considered from 501(c)(3) organizations. Atlas therefore applies the stricter controlling application requirement and treats valid 501(c)(3) status as required. Funded programs must operate in Douglas County, Kansas and align with the Foundation’s housing-stability mission.
Application Mechanics and Restrictions
The Foundation requires a specific description of the proposed use of funds and how the organization advances housing solutions. The application may be submitted by email, delivered in person, or mailed to the Lawrence Board of REALTORS. The current public page excludes individuals, discriminatory organizations, programs outside Douglas County, event tickets or tables, memberships, advertising, political campaigns, endowment funds, and criminal fees.
Atlas Strategic Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. This is a verified Kansas community-support opportunity with meaningful social-determinants-of-health relevance through housing stability and support for vulnerable households. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit: 0/100. QC Healthcare Direct Vendor Fit: 0/100. The current solicitation does not establish telehealth, connected examination equipment, clinical technology, or healthcare procurement as a funding priority. Atlas should not force N9+ or QC Healthcare into the opportunity.
Next Steps
Eligible Douglas County 501(c)(3) organizations should define a specific housing-stability use of funds, complete the Foundation application, and submit before October 20, 2026. Because the current issuer materials do not publish a deadline time or time zone, organizations should submit early rather than rely on same-day timing.
Verified source: Lawrence REALTORS Community Foundation — Apply for Funding.