August 2025 | Our next round of Capacity Building grants is open until September 12, 2025. Optional office hours are available on August 14, August 26, and September 8. Spaces are limited – register today! Lessons and reflections in grantmaking One year following the refresh of our grantmaking strategies, our “why” behind our priorities remains simple, yet powerful: we are committed to closing gaps for the most underserved communities. Explore the data we’ve collected, the takeaways and lessons learned so far, and learn where we’re headed next as we continue to listen and adapt. Learn more → We work closely with community to change systems and support people on the path to equitable economic prosperity Grants, Sponsorships, and Awards Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. Our funding philosophy Research, Learning, and Evaluation We endeavor to inform and deeply engage with community, measure the effectiveness of funded initiatives, and support learning to better serve Kansas City and beyond. Learn more about RLE Operating Programs Our operating programs connect communities with the tools, resources, and support to achieve economic prosperity across our strategic priorities. Our operating programs Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission Our founder Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and humanitarian whose innovation and long-lasting contributions have benefited millions of people in his hometown of Kansas City and beyond. Mr. Kauffman’s legacy