Feb 02, 2026

Apply Today: Evergy to award Hometown Grants for community impact projects

Posted Feb 02, 2026 8:24 PM

Evergy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – February 2, 2026 – Non-profit agencies have a shot at receiving up to $10,000 through Evergy’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program.

This year’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants will support a project or program for organizations that focus on basic needs. Examples include, but aren’t limited to, food insecurity, housing, hygiene, and bill payment. The one-time $10,000 grant is geared toward expanding capacity or special projects outside of normal operations.  

Qualifying organizations can apply now through March 4. Evergy’s Community Relations team will select the top ten projects to be put up for public voting through the Evergy Facebook page. The three agencies with the most votes will receive up to $10,000 each. The organizations must serve residents in Evergy’s service area.

“The Connecting for Good Hometown Grants program is another way we can help communities build stability, strengthen families, and create a foundation for long‑term well‑being,” said Elizabeth Danforth, Evergy’s director of corporate social impact. “We want to help organizations that are out there every day helping our customers with basic needs.”

Online voting will take place March 16 – 25. Evergy will announce the three Hometown Grant recipients on March 31.

Details:

  1. Non-profit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations can apply by visiting our Connecting for Good Hometown Grants website.
  2. Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Central time on March 4, 2026.
  3. Evergy will select ten finalists after thoroughly reviewing project proposals. They will be based on criteria set forth in the application guidelines.
  4. The top ten projects will be posted for public voting on Evergy’s Facebook page. The top three vote recipients will be named the 2026 winners and receive up to $10,000 each.