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Dane G. Hansen Foundation General Grants

Dane G. Hansen Foundation Foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on danehansenfoundation.org

Award: The page does not state award amounts.
Next date: Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply: Local governments
Where: 26-county service area in Northwest Kansas

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation makes general grants for programs and projects that benefit the 26 most northwest Kansas counties, including efforts to improve and maintain public spaces. Capital projects and purchases are accepted. Cities, counties, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and groups under a blanket exemption, such as many churches, can apply.

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The foundation funds improvements to public spaces and accepts capital requests, and its own grant stories include a park playground project. Include a written bid or quote for the equipment, and apply before work begins.

Community Beautification: Supporting local efforts to improve and maintain public spaces promotes community pride and encourages socialization among residents.

Requests for capital projects or purchases require submission of a written bid or quote.

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How to apply

Create an account in the foundation's online application system.
Upload proof of charitable or government status, a completed budget, an income statement and balance sheet, a board list, and a bid or quote for capital requests.
Have the application marked complete by 9:00 a.m. on the 25th of the month. Submitting a week early is recommended.
Apply before the project starts. The foundation generally does not fund projects that are well underway or completed.

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All the details

Match: None listed
Deadline: Rolling, apply any time
Cycle: Applications are accepted at any time and reviewed monthly. Grants are awarded every month.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)(3) public charities, governmental bodies such as cities and counties, and organizations under a parent's blanket exemption, including many religious organizations
What it funds: Programs or projects that benefit Northwest Kansas, including community beautification and improvement of public spaces; capital projects and purchases are accepted with a bid or quote
Area: Primary service area is the 26 most northwest Kansas counties. Outside groups are considered only if the project substantially benefits that area.
Contact: kyra@danehansenfoundation.org, 785-689-4832
Funder: Dane G. Hansen Foundation (Foundation)
Source we checked: https://danehansenfoundation.org/grants/ (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

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