Kansas · Private State Grant

Greater Salina Community Foundation Responsive Grants

Funding

Up to $2,500

Grade Focus

K-12 and community

Application Due

Rolling

Level of Gov't

Private Foundation — Greater Salina Community Foundation

Eligibility

Nonprofits and schools serving the greater Salina, Kansas area. Programs in education, arts, health, and community development are eligible. K-12 schools in Salina and surrounding communities qualify.

Program Goals

Greater Salina Community Foundation Responsive Grants support programs that make a meaningful difference in the Salina community. Education and STEM programs at local schools are well aligned to the foundation's community investment priorities.

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Application and Distribution

Rolling applications through the Greater Salina Community Foundation. No fixed deadline — applications reviewed on a responsive basis throughout the year. Check gscommunityfoundation.org for the current process.

Cycle Notes

Rolling cycle — no fixed deadline. Applications reviewed year-round. Contact the foundation for current guidelines and response timelines.

Grant Award Amount

Up to $2,500 per award. Responsive grants are designed for smaller, time-sensitive community needs — ideal for classroom kits or starter STEM programs.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable