United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV) brings together people, companies, and nonprofits to help individuals and families not just survive but thrive. We work to solve issues no single donor, charity or government agency can handle alone. By focusing on the whole family, we help more children graduate and achieve employment success, help more families move from crisis to financial stability and prosperity, and improve the health of individuals and families in our community.
Browse the tabs below to find grant opportunities in your county.
SHAWNEE COUNTY Community Investment GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
New opportunities for Shawnee and Jefferson County providers will prioritize “Whole Family” focus and encourage grantee collaboration. Find Out More
CITY OF TOPEKA SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN until May 26th
For all priority areas, any state recognized non-profit corporation is eligible for these funds. These organizations must make services available to all Topeka residents, or make services available to a specific group with specialized needs, i.e. the elderly, children, disabled adults, homeless, low-income families/individuals, etc. Find Out More
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAMILY STABILIzATION & Anti-POVERTY GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Family Stabilization grants provide immediate, short-term assistance to help people stabilize a financial or health crisis to prevent homelessness, utility shut-offs, and/or the use of pay day lenders. The Anti-poverty grants focus on collective community impact strategies to end multigenerational cycles of poverty. Find Out More
CITY OF LAWRENCE EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER GRANTS
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Grants to support emergency food and shelter. Find out more here.
DOUgLAS COUNTY RACIAL EQUITY COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
The goal of this fund is to support initiatives working to advance racial equity in health, education, income, housing, food, and safety. Find Out More
JACKSON COUNTY BASIC NEEDS GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Jackson County Basic Needs grants are intended for organizations that have a proven track record and who have outputs that align with United Way of Kaw Valley strategies. Find Out More
SHAWNEE COUNTY Community Investment GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
New opportunities for Shawnee and Jefferson County providers will prioritize “Whole Family” focus and encourage grantee collaboration. Find Out More
CITY OF TOPEKA SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN until May 26th
For all priority areas, any state recognized non-profit corporation is eligible for these funds. These organizations must make services available to all Topeka residents, or make services available to a specific group with specialized needs, i.e. the elderly, children, disabled adults, homeless, low-income families/individuals, etc. Find Out More
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAMILY STABILIzATION & Anti-POVERTY GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Family Stabilization grants provide immediate, short-term assistance to help people stabilize a financial or health crisis to prevent homelessness, utility shut-offs, and/or the use of pay day lenders. The Anti-poverty grants focus on collective community impact strategies to end multigenerational cycles of poverty. Find Out More
CITY OF LAWRENCE EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER GRANTS
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Grants to support emergency food and shelter. Find out more here.
DOUgLAS COUNTY RACIAL EQUITY COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
The goal of this fund is to support initiatives working to advance racial equity in health, education, income, housing, food, and safety. Find Out More
JACKSON COUNTY BASIC NEEDS GRANTS
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Jackson County Basic Needs grants are intended for organizations that have a proven track record and who have outputs that align with United Way of Kaw Valley strategies. Find Out More