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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

Funding available:

Up to $100,000 (one-time)

For previous long-term grantees who no longer align with our funding priorities.

Learn more about the Sunset grant >

Capacity Building Grant

Funding available:

$100,000 – $250,000

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

Funding available:

At least $250,000, per year, multiyear

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

Funding available:

At least $250,000 per year

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

Funding available (planning): Up to $500,000

Funding available (implementation): $5 million to $20 million over multiple years

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 million
multi-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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