ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce 2026 CDBG Regional Water Implementation Grant Program supports multi-community water infrastructure projects in rural Kansas. The program is designed for consolidation of two or more water systems, creation or expansion of a Public Wholesale Water Supply District, or projects benefiting at least two currently unconnected primary public water […]
Required next actionPrioritize eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities/counties in a credible multi-system water project; confirm approved pre-application, 51% LMI benefit, 50% match, public-hearing timing, engineering/environmental readiness, and all CRM/queue deduplication safeguards before any ORIGINAL outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting applications from qualified community-based organizations to serve as administrators for the FY2027 Individual Development Account (IDA) Tax Credit Program. IDA programs help qualified low-income Kansans build savings for first-home purchases, home repairs, small-business development, college, and specialized job training. Funding and Deadline Commerce will award $500,000 […]
Required next actionTreat the FY2027 round as open through October 16, 2026 based on Commerce's September 10, 2026 press release and current FY2027 guidelines; the generic program page contains a stale contradictory 'closed' line. Prioritize verified eligible Kansas 501(c)(3) charitable, religious, and tribal organizations with relevant IDA/education/financial-program capacity; no direct Dr. Miltie pursuit.
Active - approved pre-application requiredAtlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce has $1.5 million available for the 2026 CDBG Water and Sewer Infrastructure program. Eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities and counties may request up to $800,000, subject to a $2,000-per-beneficiary ceiling and a 25% match. Full applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time, and only applicants with an approved pre-application may submit.
Required next actionProceed only for an eligible non-entitlement Kansas city or county that can verify a timely approved 2026 pre-application; confirm 51% LMI benefit, 25% secured match, public-hearing timing, PER/PAR, environmental documentation, procurement compliance, and portal readiness before full application.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Kansas State Fire Marshal
Opportunity Overview The Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) has opened the FY2027 Kansas Volunteer Firefighter Grant for eligible volunteer fire departments across Kansas. The program provides state funded, no match support for firefighter protective equipment and washing machine or extractor equipment. Funding and Deadline KSFM states that $500,000 total is available for the FY2027 cycle. […]
Required next actionEligible Kansas volunteer fire departments should confirm NERIS compliance and submit the complete FY2027 application by mail, email, fax, or the official online form before the deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 BLOCK applications to transform one complete Kansas downtown block. $500,000 is available for one award with a 1:1 match. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; the official program page does not state a time zone.
Required next actionPrioritize only implementation-ready Kansas applicants with one qualifying downtown numerical block, at least three participating structures, documented property-owner participation, contractors/vendors/partners ready, the required 1:1 match committed and available, and a credible 10-14 day transformation plan that can finish by December 15, 2026. Verify recipient-level CRM protections and authoritative prior-send history before any ORIGINAL outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce's 2026 BLOCK pilot offers up to $500,000 to one eligible Kansas nonprofit, local-government entity, or Tribal Nation for a rapid, coordinated transformation of one downtown block. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the current program page does not state a time zone. A 1:1 match is required and the winning project must complete the core transformation before December 15, 2026.
Required next actionQualify only Kansas nonprofit, local-government, or Tribal applicants that already have a defined single downtown block with at least three participating structures, documented property-owner participation, contractors/vendors and partners ready, the required 1:1 match committed, and the ability to complete the core transformation before December 15, 2026. Confirm all applicant-specific portal requirements and submit before September 30 without relying on a same-day cutoff because the published time zone is not stated.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce HEAL 7.0 is open September 21-November 20, 2026 for eligible downtown rehabilitation projects. Building grants offer up to $100,000 and façade grants up to $40,000, with a 1:1 match. The published 5:00 PM closing time does not state a time zone.
Required next actionVerify property and community eligibility, downtown/corridor location, intended use and tenant, 1:1 match, fiscal-agent structure if applicable, architectural materials, licensed-contractor bids, and exact deadline time zone before applicant-specific outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG Community Facilities: Small Grants program supports smaller-scale public-facility projects intended to improve community engagement, health, safety, accessibility, connection, and vibrancy. The current program is most relevant to Atlas for community-serving public facilities, public safety and emergency services, and accessibility improvements. General school or institutional facilities are generally […]
Required next actionFor an eligible non-entitlement Kansas city or county, submit and obtain approval of the required pre-application promptly, then verify public-hearing timing, secured match, LMI documentation, applicable PER/PAR and environmental materials, current forms, and Salesforce Grants Portal readiness for the October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT full-application deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting FY27 Crop & Livestock Research Grant applications through October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. The program has $450,000 available, allows requests up to $100,000 per project, requires no match, and supports Kansas-focused agricultural research tied to water conservation, water quality, drought resilience, and related agricultural technology.
Required next actionReview the current KDA Request for Applications, confirm the proposed research creates measurable Kansas agriculture/water benefits and is not primarily private benefit, develop a compliant direct-cost budget, register in Submittable, complete all required application sections, and submit by October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 55/100
Verified September 12, 2026
Emporia Community Foundation
Emporia Community Foundation's Flint Hills Community Fund is accepting 2026 Chase County applications for dyslexia and reading programs through September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM; the official application states $2,473.12 in total 2026 program funding.
Required next actionDefine a Chase County dyslexia or reading-support project, prepare the 200-word narrative and detailed budget, and confirm ECF's conflicting email-versus-hard-copy submission instructions before filing.
Closed - application deadline passed September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM; the official KDADS listing did not state a time zone.Atlas Opportunity Score 55/100
Verified September 17, 2026
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
KDADS is accepting applications through September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a faith-based prevention grant addressing alcohol and marijuana use among Kansas youth ages 12-20. The public listing does not state a time zone, and controlling packet details remain partially unavailable.
Required next actionClosed. Do not begin new outreach or submission work. Preserve the canonical record for reference and reopen only if KDADS issues an extension, amendment, or new application round.
Active — Fall 2026 Round OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting Fall 2026 Impact Grant applications for permanent, community-driven quality-of-place improvements in eligible enrolled Empower Kansas/KCE communities. Up to $15,000 per award is available with a 1:1 match.
Required next actionBefore applicant-specific outreach, confirm the community is currently enrolled and satisfies the applicable Fall 2026 Impact tier requirement with Kansas Commerce. Then verify the project, 1:1 match, current required documentation, budget, and online-submission readiness. Do not infer an unpublished closing time or time zone.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Derby Community Foundation is accepting 2026 Community Enrichment Grant applications through September 30, 2026 for Derby-area 501(c)(3)s, schools and government entities. Requests range from $500 to $2,500; exact closing time/time zone is not published.
Required next actionEligible Derby-area applicants should confirm project fit and allowable costs, prepare required documents, and submit through the CommunityGiving Grant Management System before the published deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 CDBG Economic Development applications through October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Up to $750,000 is available per award, with a 50% match and an approved pre-application required.
Required next actionIdentify a specific eligible non-entitlement city or county with an eligible business project, confirm approved pre-application status and project readiness, then perform authoritative CRM/queue deduplication before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Open - applications due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM; the Central Kansas Community Foundation portal labels the deadline under a CST Time Zone heading.Atlas Opportunity Score 52/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Valley Center School District Education Foundation
Valley Center School District teachers and staff, individually or in teams, may request support for classroom needs and innovative educational initiatives beyond the district's annual operating budget.
Required next actionEligible Valley Center School District teachers and staff should define a student-benefiting classroom or educational project beyond the district operating budget and submit through the Central Kansas Community Foundation online application portal before September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM, using the portal's published CST Time Zone label.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 50/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Osawatomie State Hospital
Osawatomie State Hospital is seeking qualified vendors for specialized treatment and consultation services for the Sexual Predator Treatment Program at MiCo House under Kansas event EVT0010906, due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.
Required next actionQualified behavioral-health vendors should retrieve the current EVT0010906 package from Kansas eSupplier, verify all professional qualifications, credentialing, registration, tax-clearance, pricing, insurance, forms and addenda, and submit before the posted deadline.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 49/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation applications from eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities and counties for rehabilitation of qualifying privately owned commercial buildings. $1.2 million is available; awards are capped at $300,000 with a 25% match. Applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Required next actionFor a qualifying non-entitlement Kansas city or county, first confirm the privately owned commercial property, new or expanded for-profit occupant, applicable LMI-job or spot-blight national objective, secured 25% match, and project readiness; obtain CDBG approval of the required pre-application, complete the initial public hearing at least 15 full days before submission, and submit through the Kansas Commerce Grants Portal by October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 48/100
Verified September 21, 2026
The Kansas Historical Society is accepting 2027 Heritage Trust Fund applications for preservation of qualifying Kansas historic properties. Approximately $1 million is awarded annually; individual grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 with required matching funds. Applications are due November 2, 2026, but the current public page does not state a closing time or time zone.
Required next actionConfirm property ownership and National/Register of Historic Kansas Places eligibility, verify SHPO contributing-property status if within a historic district, define Secretary of the Interior Standards-compliant preservation work and match, then complete the current 2027 application materials before November 2, 2026.
Active RollingAtlas Opportunity Score 45/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Empower Kansas, formerly Kansas Community Empowerment, is accepting 2026 Kickstart Grant applications on a rolling monthly basis for enrolled communities. Awards are up to $5,000 depending on community tier, with a 1:1 match and $40,000 total funding available for 2026.
Required next actionProceed only after verifying current Empower Kansas enrollment, community tier, project eligibility, required 1:1 match, remaining funds, and all required application documents. Confirm the deadline time zone with Kansas Commerce before relying on a same-day submission.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 42/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Larned State Hospital
Larned State Hospital is seeking qualified vendors for licensed-psychologist recruitment services under Kansas event EVT0010898. The State of Kansas eSupplier listing closes September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.
Required next actionQualified recruitment vendors should retrieve the full current EVT0010898 event package from Kansas eSupplier, verify all solicitation-specific requirements and addenda, and submit before September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.
