Basic Needs Support Fund
The Basic Needs Support Fund from Greater Salina Community Foundation backs programs using research-driven strategies to meet essential needs for vulnerable groups in Salina, KS.
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Responsive Grants, Fall LOI) | August 15, 2026 (Fall LOI) | September 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | February 1, 2027 | February 9, 2027 (Spring LOI) | February 23, 2027 (Spring LOI) | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027 | July 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per grant (Responsive Grants); typical awards for basic needs support are modest and project-based.
Summary: Supports programs meeting essential needs—food, hygiene, clothing, dental, mental health, and education—for underserved and at-risk populations in the Greater Salina area.
Key Information: Preference for projects serving at-risk youth and teens aging out of foster care; geographic focus on Salina, KS area.
Description
The Basic Needs Support Fund, administered by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, provides grant funding to address the essential needs of underserved populations in the Salina, Kansas area. The fund prioritizes support for programs delivering food, hygiene products, clothing, dental care, mental health services, and educational opportunities. Special emphasis is placed on initiatives that assist at-risk youth and teens transitioning out of foster care. The goal is to uplift vulnerable groups and improve well-being across the region.
