United Way of the Plains provides grants to health and human service programs to advance their work in impact areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security.
Donor Name: United Way of the Plains
State: Kansas
County: Barber County (KS), Butler County (KS), Cowley County (KS), Harper County (KS), Kingman County (KS), Pratt County (KS), Sedgwick County (KS), Sumner County (KS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/30/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Focus Areas
- Health
- Education
- Financial Stability
- Basic Needs
Project Period
July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Opportunity on the Plains is the largest annual investment program from United Way of the Plains to help meet the most pressing needs in community. They look for partners who want to work collectively to advance the common good in south-central Kansas.
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status required. Program operates within the United Way of the Plains service area: Sedgwick, Butler, Barber, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and Sumner Counties, and the following.
- Program aligns with United Way’s strategies in impact areas of healthy community, youth opportunity, and financial security. Download this handout to learn more about impact areas and strategies within them. NOTE: United Way does not fund grants to individuals, art/cultural organizations, animal services, capital needs or environmental concerns.
- Organizations must not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, medical condition, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including transgender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For more information, visit United Way of the Plains.


