Hometown Grants: Connecting for Good
Local nonprofits can connect for good and win up to $10,000 for basic needs initiatives
Evergy’s 2026 Hometown Grant program promotes basic need initiatives in the Evergy service area with the help of community nonprofits. Eligible projects can focus on food security, housing, hygiene and/or bill payment. This one-time grant is for expanding capacity or special projects outside of normal operations.
Selected projects will be awarded grants up to $10,000 to connect for good.
Applications were open from February 2 – March 4, 2026, and are now closed. Here are the full program rules.
Ten projects were selected as Finalists to be voted on via Facebook with up to three (3) Awardees.
2026 Winners
Congratulations to the 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants - People's Choice Awardees!
ICT Food Rescue - Connecting surplus food to neighbors in need, Wichita, KS
Child Advocacy & Parenting Service, Inc. - Supporting families through mentoring and professional guidance, Salina, KS
Care Cupboard Hygiene Pantry - Providing hygiene essentials that promote dignity and stability, Parsons, KS
Learn about the ways we improve our community through our year-round grant program. For questions, contact hometowngrant@evergy.com
Evergy supports our community through grants and volunteer support year-round.