Grantmaking
We offer grants through an ongoing cycle. The funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria vary by type. Our grantmaking will be aligned to our strategic priorities and focus areas, driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians.
Grant opportunities
We offer Capacity Building, Collective Impact, Project, and Research grants on a regular grant cycle, as well as one-time Sunset grants.
Sunset Grant
For previous long-term grantees who no longer align with our funding priorities.
Learn more about the Sunset grant >
Capacity Building Grant
For 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organizations with a need to build their capacity in order to strengthen or scale impact in our focus areas.
Learn more about the Capacity Building grant >
Project Grant
For organizations to design and implement, or scale a multiyear project that drives impact across our strategies.
Learn more about the Project grant >
Research Grant
For research projects that build deeper understanding of our focus areas, address gaps in our research, and translate research findings into practice.
Learn more about the Research grant >
Collective Impact Grant
A two-part grant for coalitions of high-capacity organizations to create a systems-change strategy to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region.
Learn more about the Collective Impact grant >
Grants key dates & funding amounts
Our grant types will be offered on this cycle:
* Status: grey = not currently accepting applications or letters of interest (LOI); green = currently accepting applications or LOI
| STATUS* | GRANT TYPE | AMOUNT | OPEN DATE | CLOSE DATE | DISBURSEMENT | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | CAPACITY BUILDING | $100,000 – $250,000 | Aug. 29, 2024 | Oct. 8, 2024 | Starts Dec. 13, 2024 | twice annually |
| ● | COLLECTIVE IMPACT | Up to $500,000 (planning) – – – – – – $5 million – $20 millionmulti-year (implementation) |
Aug. 29, 2024 – – – – – – TBD |
Nov. 1, 2024 – – – – – – TBD |
Starts Jan. 15, 2025 – – – – – – TBD |
once annually – – – – – TBD |
| ● | PROJECT | $250,000 or more per year multi-year |
Oct. 15, 2024 (LOI) |
Jan. 10, 2025 (LOI) |
Q2 2025 | twice annually |
| ● | RESEARCH | $250,000 or more per year |
Oct. 15, 2024 (LOI) |
Jan. 10, 2025 (LOI) |
Q2 2025 | twice annually |
| ● | SUNSET | Up to $100,000 | Aug. 29, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2025 | Starts Nov. 15, 2024 | one-time |
Ready to start the process?
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