L.P. 'Pat' Mullen Youth Education Grants
This grant funds hands-on youth programs in arts, humanities, technology, invention, and science in Saline County, KS, honoring inventor L.P. 'Pat' Mullen’s legacy of educational innovation.
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Summer Grant Cycle application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range up to several thousand dollars; total summer cycle funding exceeds $38,000 (all sources).
Summary: Supports hands-on youth education programs in arts, humanities, technology, invention, and science in Saline County, KS.
Key Information: Grants are limited to programs/projects serving youth (0–18) in Saline County, KS.
Description
The L.P. 'Pat' Mullen Youth Education Grants, administered by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, provide funding for hands-on learning opportunities for youth in the areas of arts, humanities, technology, invention, and science. The fund honors the legacy of L.P. 'Pat' Mullen, a self-taught engineer and inventor, by supporting new or enhanced programs that foster innovation and educational growth among young people (ages 0–18, high school age and under) in Saline County, Kansas.
