Funding home Grantmaking Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities, driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians. We offer grants through an ongoing cycle, and the funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria vary by type. Explore grantmaking Grant types: Capacity Building | Collective Impact | Project | ResearchMore information: Grants database | Webinars & office hours | FAQs Back to top ^ Grant pathways Key dates Previous grantees Check your eligibility Grant pathways We offer Capacity Building, Collective Impact, Project, and Research grants on a regular grant cycle. Up next: Learn about the grant pathway we will begin accepting applications for this fall. Project Funding: At least $250,000, per year, multiyear Last cycle: Sep. 15 – Nov. 3, 2025 About Project grants: For organizations to design and implement, or scale, a multiyear project that drives impact across our strategies. Key dates & funding amounts Funding for approved applications is typically disbursed within 4-6 months after the application period closes. Grant PathwayStatusAmountPrevious CycleCapacity Building2026 round of applications in review$100,000 – $250,000Jul. 13 – Aug. 13, 2026Collective Impactupdates coming late 2026Up to $500,000 (planning)$5 million – $20 million multiyear (implementation)Aug. 29 – Nov. 1, 2024Projectopening fall 2026$250,000 or more per year, multiyearSep. 15 – Nov. 3, 2025Research2026 round of applications in review$150,000 or more per yearJun. 1 – Jun. 30, 2026 Previous grant announcements Learn more about the grantees who were awarded funding from our previous grant cycles and other grant announcements. Backwards Forwards A year of grantmaking: data, themes, and what’s next GRANTS Explore the lessons learned so far Two grants aim to create stronger pathways to economic mobility PROJECT GRANTS Read the announcement Why Collective Impact matters: Lessons from Kauffman’s first implementation investment COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANTS Read the announcement Announcing the 2026 Project and Research grantees to advance economic mobility in Kansas City PROJECT & RESEARCH GRANTS Learn more Meet the fall 2025 cohort of Capacity Building grants CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS Learn more Funding aims to deepen understanding of wealth gaps RESEARCH GRANTS Meet the Research grantees Project grants awarded to advance education, workforce, and entrepreneurship initiatives PROJECT GRANTS Meet the first round of Project grantees Thirty-seven local and regional organizations received grants to strengthen community impact CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS Learn more Six coalitions awarded Collective Impact funding COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANTS Learn more about the inaugural Collective Impact coalitions Fifty-six organizations awarded Capacity Building grants CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS Meet the first round of Capacity Building grantees Foundation relaunches grantmaking strategy to close economic mobility gaps GRANTS Read more about the refresh Ready to start the process? Answer a few questions to help determine if your organization is eligible for funding. OPEN TO APPLY Select the funding type you would like to apply for:Capacity BuildingCollective Impact (planning)ProjectResearchSponsorship This form is to start the grant process. Learn more about sponsorships > CURRENTLY CLOSED Capacity BuildingCollective ImpactProjectResearch My funding request will not be used to start a business or fund patent expenses.Correct, it will not be used for these expensesIncorrect, it will be used for these expenses Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My organization's operating expense budget was at least $300,000 last year.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My organization's activities contribute to closing economic mobility gaps through college access and completion, workforce and career development, or entrepreneurship.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My request has the potential to drive impact in the Kansas City region.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. The Kauffman Foundation is unable to provide funding for the following:bricks and mortar, including buildings or housingendowmentsinstitutions that discriminateloans, expenses, or seed capital for a private businesslobbying or political activitiesmedical (physical or mental health)political, social, or fraternal organizationsreligious activitiesrequests to fund individuals, including direct scholarships I acknowledge that if my request is for one of the above, the Foundation reserves the right to deny my grant request.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. You are eligible to apply. My funding request will not be used to start a business or fund patent expenses.Correct, it will not be used for these expensesIncorrect, it will be used for these expenses Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My organization's activities contribute to closing economic mobility gaps through college access and completion, workforce and career development, or entrepreneurship.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. In alignment with the strategic priorities, we are seeking projects at the intersection of innovation and impact through the following focus areas. Please review the definitions of our focus areas here.Essential competencies and skillsEducation and employer connectionParticipation and belongingEquitable access My organization drives impact on at least one of the focus areas.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. I am applying for a Collective Impact planning grant and I understand that this grant requires an existing or emerging coalition working collaboratively to develop a systems-level change and impact strategy.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. The Kauffman Foundation is unable to provide funding for the following:bricks and mortar, including buildings or housingendowmentsinstitutions that discriminateloans, expenses, or seed capital for a private businesslobbying or political activitiesmedical (physical or mental health)political, social, or fraternal organizationsreligious activitiesrequests to fund individuals, including direct scholarships I acknowledge that if my request is for one of the above, the Foundation reserves the right to deny my grant request.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. You are eligible to apply. My funding request will not be used to start a business or fund patent expenses.Correct, it will not be used for these expensesIncorrect, it will be used for these expenses Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My organization's activities contribute to closing economic mobility gaps through college access and completion, workforce and career development, or entrepreneurship.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. In alignment with the strategic priorities, we are seeking projects at the intersection of innovation and impact through the following focus areas. Please review the definitions of our focus areas here.Essential competencies and skillsEducation and employer connectionParticipation and belongingEquitable access My organization drives impact on at least one of the focus areas.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My request has the potential to drive impact in the Kansas City region.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. The Kauffman Foundation is unable to provide funding for the following:bricks and mortar, including buildings or housingendowmentsinstitutions that discriminateloans, expenses, or seed capital for a private businesslobbying or political activitiesmedical (physical or mental health)political, social, or fraternal organizationsreligious activitiesrequests to fund individuals, including direct scholarships I acknowledge that if my request is for one of the above, the Foundation reserves the right to deny my grant request.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. You are eligible to apply. My funding request will not be used to start a business or fund patent expenses.Correct, it will not be used for these expensesIncorrect, it will be used for these expenses Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation seeks research projects that advance equitable economic mobility. My research project explores college access and completion, workforce and career development, or entrepreneurship through the lens of equitable economic mobility.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. The Kauffman Foundation's focus is funding research at a scope and scale to drive impact. The budgetary request for my research project is $150,000 per year or higher.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. My research project produces insights relevant to the Kansas City region. Note: proposed work need not take place in Kansas City, but applicants should explain how findings, comparisons, or lessons from other contexts apply here.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. The Kauffman Foundation is unable to provide funding for the following:bricks and mortar, including buildings or housingendowmentsinstitutions that discriminateloans, expenses, or seed capital for a private businesslobbying or political activitiesmedical (physical or mental health)political, social, or fraternal organizationsreligious activitiesrequests to fund individuals, including direct scholarships I acknowledge that if my request is for one of the above, the Foundation reserves the right to deny my grant request.YesNo Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk. You are eligible to apply.