Funding search · Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation · grants
Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation: all 127 grants
Largest first · $3.8M across 2022–2025 · back to the overview
- $120,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2025
To supplement the cost of in-home healthcare services for no/low income clients through their home health and hospice programs
- $120,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2024
To supplement the cost of providing in-home healthcare for qualified no/low income in VNA's Home Health and Hospice Programs.
- $120,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To supplement cost of providing in-home care for qualified no/low income, frail, uninsured and underinsured in VNA's Home Health and Hospice Programs.
- $110,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
One-time support to increase their square footage and renovate their space. Support the Family Stabilization Program - food, clothing, diapers, personal care.
- $100,000
Dwayne Peaslee Tech Training Center · Lawrence, KS · 2025
$50,000 toward rebuilding an electric boiler and toward first phase of battery storage system for the electricity generated by the solar panels. $50,000 toward implementation of a Ground Source Heat Pump Installation & … read all$50,000 toward rebuilding an electric boiler and toward first phase of battery storage system for the electricity generated by the solar panels. $50,000 toward implementation of a Ground Source Heat Pump Installation & Technician Program less
- $100,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward aiding in the construction of the Youth Recovery Center, providing treatment for youth suffering from mental illness and addiction.
- $100,000
Douglas Co Visiting Nurses · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To supplement cost of providing in-home care for qualified no/low income, frail, uninsured and underinsured in VNA's Home Health and Hospice Programs.
- $75,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2025
The innovative child care model
- $75,000
Dwayne Peaslee Tech Training Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward support of building a solar energy lab at the Center to serve as a regional training center and as the primary source of electricity there.
- $68,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Two integrated technology tools for their electronic health record system
- $64,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
WRAP (Working to Recognize Alternative Possibilities)which provides therapy, support, and guidance for K-12 children and their families in the Lawrence public school district.
- $60,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Program support for their social emotional learning programs and for the salary of the director of employee & member engagement
- $60,000
United Way of Kaw Valley · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward their youth opportunity program and their healthy community programs which provide family support of basis needs
- $60,000
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward wages for at-risk teens and young adults in their program
- $60,000
United Way of Kaw Valley · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward Family Supports (basic needs)$30,000.Toward Childhood & Family Success program in Eudora $30,000.
- $55,000
United Way of Kaw Valley · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward support of their Anti-Poverty and Family Stabilization programs.
- $52,000
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2024
To cover wages and stipends of at-risk teens and young adults whose wages are not covered by Van Go's Dept of Labor/Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
- $52,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward replacing rocks in the play yards with a turf surface.
- $50,000
Piney Woods School · Piney Woods, MS · 2025
Scholarships for underserved youth living below the poverty line.
- $50,000
Baker University · Baldwin City, KS · 2024
Toward infrastructure upgrades to Rice Auditorium.
- $50,000
Dccca · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward the cost to build Transitional Housing Units for women in recovery from substance abuse.
- $50,000
Piney Woods School · Piney Woods, MS · 2024
Scholarships for underserved youth living below the poverty line.
- $50,000
Junior Achievement of Kansas · Topeka, KS · 2023
General program support
- $50,000
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To cover wages for at-risk teens not covered by Van Go's Dept of Labor Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
- $50,000
United Way of Dg County · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To support programs supporting childhood education, nutritious food, safe and secure housing, health and human services, transportation, job training for low-income black, indigenous, and people of color.
- $45,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Family Stabilization Program - food, clothing, diapers, and personal care items.
- $41,500
Lawrence Arts Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To design, fabricate, and install a cover for the orchestra pit on the main stage of the Center.
- $40,000
Ballard Community Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Support the Family Stabilization Program - food, clothing, diapers, personal care.
- $40,000
Bert Nash Health Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward touchscreen laptops used in delivering services to clients.
- $40,000
Lawrence Arts Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward replacing the flooring of two dance studios on the 2nd floor of building.
- $36,500
Van Go Mobile Arts · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To cover wages for at-risk teens not covered by Van Go's Dept of Labor Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act.
- $36,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward hiring an additional licensed counselor for their Social Emotional Learning Program to work with youth.
- $35,250
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward meals for clients who cannot afford to pay in whole or in part
- $35,250
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward meals for those who cannot afford to pay and to help with unexpected funding cuts.
- $35,000
Piney Woods School · Piney Woods, MS · 2022
Toward student scholarships for needy students, with priority given to a student from Kansas.
- $34,920
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2025
To maintain collections and public research at the museum and toward the internship program
- $34,500
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2024
$24,500 to maintain collections and public research at Watkins Museum and support the intership program. $10,000 toward events in 2025 celebrating the Watkins Museum's 50th anniversary.
- $32,000
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To pay part or all of meals for those who cannot afford them.
- $30,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward their house repair program for citizens needing help
- $30,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward salary support for the club's Director of Social Emotional Programs and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- $30,000
Lawrence Meals On Wheels · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To pay part or all of meals for those who cannot afford them and help cover increased food costs.
- $30,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward completion of foundation work on two affordable housing units, including preparation & installation of a concrete slab, pest control, plumbing rough-ins, and groundwork insulation
- $25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward increasing parent engagement activities for match longevity and positive youth development
- $25,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward services at Mt Hope Family Shelter by setting housing goals and participating in life skills classes, budgeting classes, etc.
- $25,000
Just Food · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward providing fresh, nutritious food to individuals in Douglas County experiencing hunger.
- $25,000
Kansas University School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2025
For the Rice Scholarships Program
- $25,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward shelter, veterinary care, and food for animals, and to launch a community engagment and business partnerships program
- $25,000
Lmh Health Foundation · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward the expansion of the health heart center
- $25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward the One Initiative program in partnership with USD 497.
- $25,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward refurbishing the building at 200 Mt. Hope Court to be used as a safe, temporary shelter facility for families.
- $25,000
Just Food · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward providing fresh, nutritious food to individuals in Douglas County experiencing hunger.
- $25,000
Kansas University School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2024
For the Rice Scholarships Program
- $25,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward their Critical Repair Program which aids homeowners with limited resources and/or physical limitations with home repairs.
- $25,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward equipment (stainless steel exam table, kennels, and shelving for storage) in high-top transit van that serves as a mobile medical clinic.
- $25,000
Lmh Health Foundation · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward the purchase of a hyperbaric chamber for the Wound Healing Clinic.
- $25,000
Willow Domestic Violence Center · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward providing emergency shelter, their Hotline, and support services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
- $25,000
Boys Girls Club · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward Mental Health support, Workforce Development Programming, safe & reliable transportation, and growing the Club's endowment.
- $25,000
Just Food · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward providing fresh, nutritious options to individuals in Dg Co experiencing hunger.
- $25,000
Ku School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Rice Scholars Program
- $25,000
Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, KS · 2023
200 seat auditorium
- $25,000
Lied Center of Kansas · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Used to establish the foundation of an endowed fund for bus transportation of area school children.
- $25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward paying a portion of hiring an additional Spanish-speaking Match Support Specialist to work with at-risk youth, ages 15-17.
- $25,000
Ku School of Law · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Rice Scholars Program
- $24,500
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To maintain collections and public research at Watkins Museum and to support the Museum's ongoing internship program.
- $23,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2025
Toward operating expenses including utilities, building and equipment maintenance, and insurance
- $23,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2024
Toward operating expenses including utilities, maintenance, janitorial services, upkeep of fire, security, stair lifts and elevator, and insurance costs.
- $23,000
Douglas Co Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To maintain collections and public research at Watkins Museum and to support the Museum's ongoing internship program.
- $22,000
Plymouth Congregational Church · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward installing solar panels on the North Church building.
- $20,000
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward rent and utilities at the facility that provides therapy and interviews
- $20,000
Lawrence Childrens Choir · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward their scholarship fund for children needing financial assistance
- $20,000
Plymouth Congregational Church · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward the Enter In initiative including renovation of the sanctuary
- $20,000
Ready for Good Co · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward an Isuzu box truck for transporting furniture for their store which employs and trains youth ages 14-24
- $20,000
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward rent and utilities in their facility that provides a neutral and child friendly environment used for forensic interviews, family advocacy, waiting area, mutidisciplinary team observation room, staff offices, and … read allToward rent and utilities in their facility that provides a neutral and child friendly environment used for forensic interviews, family advocacy, waiting area, mutidisciplinary team observation room, staff offices, and therapy. less
- $20,000
Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward new carpeting in the auditorium.
- $20,000
Plymouth Congregational Church · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward stabilizing and protecting the rose window that faces the street.
- $20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward the matching program of adult volunteers with at-risk youth ages 5-17 in partnership with Lawrence Public Schools.
- $20,000
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To support the CACDC facility as a safe neutral and child friendly environment. Includes office rent and utilities.
- $20,000
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward the Pathways to Homeownership Program for qualifying prospective home-buyers.
- $20,000
Willow Domestic Violence Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To be used for Outdoor Space projects at the two shelter homes, which need updates and upgrades.
- $19,200
Children'S Advocacy Center of Dougl · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To support the CACDC facility as a safe neutral and child friendly environment. Includes office rent, utilities, and maintenance support.
- $18,000
Early Childhood Collective of Dg Co · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward books sent to children ages 0-5 in Douglas County
- $18,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward the Supportive Housing program reaching families with case management and housing support.
- $18,000
Lawrence Humane Society · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Towards tools for the Animal Services Officers when they respond to calls for animals-at-large, animal attacks, nuisance animals, strays, and ill or injured animals.
- $16,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2023
To maintain the Territorial Capital Building-utilities, building upkeep, security and fire system monitoring, and ongoing cataloging, and preservation of contents.
- $15,000
Lawrence Public Library · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward purchasing new chairs for the auditorium
- $15,000
Mid America Performing Arts Allianc · Lawrence, KS · 2025
Toward costs of instruments needs and instructor costs in the strings programs at Woodlawn and New York Elementary Schools
- $15,000
Nature Conservancy · Topeka, KS · 2025
Toward expanding their generational grasslands program to Kansas ranchers and into the Flint Hills
- $15,000
Douglas County Child Development · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward educational scholarships for childred in low/moderate income families.
- $15,000
Lawrence Childrens Choir · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward need-based scholarships for singers from low-income households.
- $15,000
Nature Conservancy · Topeka, KS · 2024
To support their regenerative agriculture initiatives in Kansas.
- $15,000
Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas C · Lawrence, KS · 2024
Toward sending one free book a month to children ages 0-5 in Douglas County from January through June 2025.
- $15,000
Lawrence Childrens Choir · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward scholarships for students in low-income families.
- $15,000
Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas C · Lawrence, KS · 2023
To provide free, high-quality books to children ages 0-5 in Douglas County through the Dolly Parton Dollywood Foundation
- $15,000
Family Promise of Lawrence · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward the Diversion from Shelter program, which is a short-term program intended to divert families from having to enter shelter. For the administration of hotel funds, rental debts, and utility debts.
- $15,000
Lecompton Historical Soc · Lecompton, KS · 2022
To maintain the Territorial Capital Building-utilities, building upkeep, security and fire system monitoring, and ongoing cataloging, and preservation of contents.
- $15,000
Nature Conservancy · Topeka, KS · 2022
To establish Terrace Lane Farm as an impactful demonstration farm - specialized equipment, cover crop seed, alternative watering structures, yield monitors, field day costs including educational and outreach materials.
- $14,000
Senior Resource Center · Lawrence, KS · 2023
Toward providing routine maintenance on the 7 vehicles that provide transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments.
- $14,000
Bemorelikeclaire · Lawrence, KS · 2022
To create 4 Claire's Classes instuctional videos with life-saving information to equip viewers to spot and avoid relationship violence
- $14,000
Senior Resource Center · Lawrence, KS · 2022
Toward providing routine maintenance on the 7 vehicles that provide transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments.
- $12,960
Mid America Performing Arts Allianc · Lawrence, KS · 2024
To cover costs for the Inspiring Strings Project at Woodlawn Elementary School.

