Nonprofits in Evergy's Kansas and Missouri territory can apply each winter for up to $10,000 for a one-time basic-needs project (food, housing, hygiene, bill help); finalists go to a public vote. The 2026 window was Feb 2-Mar 4.
Evergy's annual Hometown Grant program awards up to $10,000 to nonprofits in its service area for one-time basic-needs projects in food security, housing, hygiene or bill payment that expand capacity or go beyond normal operations. Finalists are chosen and the public votes for awardees on Facebook. The 2026 application window ran February 2 to March 4, 2026.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit in Evergy's Kansas and Missouri service area
One-time basic-needs project (food security, housing, hygiene, or bill payment) that expands capacity or is a special project outside normal operations
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