Stay785 - Topeka Youth Commission
Funding Amount
Up to $2,000 per project (total $10,000 available)
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 25, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals under the age of 21
Other requirements
- Must be accompanied by a local organization
- May apply for up to $2,000 in funding
Overview
Funding Focus: Projects led and directed by youth in the Topeka and Shawnee County Area
Mission: Give youth in the community an opportunity to choose what they wish to see in Topeka and bring their vision to life
Eligibility:
- Individuals under the age of 21
- Must be accompanied by a local organization
- May apply for up to $2,000 in funding
Project Examples:
- Murals
- Beautification projects
- Local events
- Modernization of attractions
Funding Details:
- Total pool: $10,000 in funding
- Individual awards: Up to $2,000
- Awards determined by members of the Youth Commission based on quality and strength of project
- Deadline begins each fall
Contact Information:
- Address: 5431 SW 29th St., Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66614
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications open each fall
- Applicants must present their project to the Youth Commission
- Awards determined based on quality and strength of project presentation
What Topeka Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 136
- Total given
- $6.11M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $5,150–$525K
- By dollars: Kansas 84%, Missouri 10%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Topeka, KS; Lawrence, KS; Kansas City, MO.
- 15% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Mid America Assistance Coalition · Kansas City, MO
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Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS
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$304K
Friends of the Free State Capitol Inc · Topeka, KS
Public affairs
$300K
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas Inc · Wichita, KS
Community devel
$225K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Youth leadership
- Community development
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