Grant Funding Available for Douglas County Heritage Projects
Kaitlyn Ammerlaan
Good morning,
I am writing to inform you of a grant program administered by Douglas County that may be able to help support an upcoming project for your organization or community group. Apologies if this repeat information!
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program. $250,000 in funding is available this year for natural and cultural heritage projects in Douglas County, Kansas. Of the total funding available, $40,000 is specifically available to support requests of $5,000 or less (Seed Grants).
This is a broad and diverse grant program that can support a wide variety of community projects. Check out this online resource to learn more about the grant program and see what projects have been previously funded: Interactive Heritage Conservation Grant Map. We welcome creative thinking and are excited to support projects that have a unique and expansive perspective on what heritage conservation may look like for you, your organization, and your community.
All applicants must meet with the Heritage Coordinator prior to applying to discuss their project and ensure eligibility for the program by Friday, February 20, 2026. Grant applications will be submitted online and are due by Thursday, March 5, 2026. For all of the details about this grant program, including eligibility and application requirements, please visit Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program | Douglas County, KS (douglascountyks.org).
If you are interested in learning more about the Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program, we will be hosting a Grant Information Session on Thursday, January 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Works Building at 3755 East 25th Street. No registration is required, and applicants are not required to attend to be eligible to apply for a grant.
Please share and forward this information with any friends and colleagues that you think may be interested in this local funding opportunity! Feel free to reach out to me, by email at kamme...@dgcoks.gov or by phone at 785-330-2878, with any questions or to discuss a potential project.
All the best,
Kaitlyn Ammerlaan (she/her)
Heritage Conservation Coordinator
Douglas County, Kansas
1006 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS, 66044