Funding Opportunities
 | ONLY COMMUNITIES THAT ARE IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR GRANT FUNDS.
Definition of Good Standing: Enrolled, Resolution of Government Support submitted, Quarterly Reports up to date.
For a one page summary of available opportunities, click here. |
Due February 15 and August 15
Community of Growth Awards - Communities of Growth and Action can apply for these awards. Community of Growth (COG) are $200 awards help offset out of pocket expenses for community members, and costs associated with starting a local PRIDE community improvement group. COG awards are highly competitive and are available in two rounds of funding per year. Follow the link to an outside webpage (K-State Qualtrics) to apply:
Community of Growth Application
Community of Action Grant - Communities of Action and Excellence can apply for these awards. Community of Action Grant (COA) is a funding opportunity provided by Kansas PRIDE, Inc. as a 1:1 match with communities that can provide funding up to the maximum amount of $2,000 per project for PRIDE Communities that qualify. See application for requirements and details:
Community of Action Grant Application and see Community of Action Grant Guidelines
Supporting documentation required - Work Plan
Community Marketing/Promotion Grant - Communities of Action and Excellence can apply for these awards. New in 2018, Community Marketing/Promotion Grants are made possible by the generosity of Kansas Masons and our partnership. These $1000 grants are available for promotion of communities through building a website, social media campaigns or apps, videos, radio, fliers, or ads in travel/tourism magazines. See application for requirements and details:
Community Marketing/Promotion Grant Application
Supporting documentation required - Work Plan
Due February 15 ONLY - One Round Per Year
Volunteers Impact PRIDE (VIP) Only Communities of Excellence in good standing are eligible to apply. Volunteers Impact PRIDE (VIP) Community of Excellence Grant is made possible by the generosity of Kansas Masons and our partnership. VIP is designed to help Communities of Excellence help themselves through sweat equity and volunteerism at the local level. See application for requirements and deadline details:
VIP Communities of Excellence Application
