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 opportunities Key dates Check your eligibility A year of grantmaking: data, themes, and what’s next In August 2024, we launched our refreshed grantmaking strategy, opening five rounds of grant application opportunities designed to build equitable economic mobility for people across the region. Explore the data we’ve collected, the takeaways and lessons learned so far from our first cycle, and learn where we’re headed next as we continue to listen and adapt. Learn more > Grant opportunities We offer Capacity Building, Collective Impact, Project, and Research grants on a regular grant cycle. Capacity Building Funding available: $100,000 – $250,000 For 501(c)(3) nonprofit 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 > Collective Impact Funding available (planning): Up to $500,000 Funding available (implementation): $5 million to $20 million over multiple years 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 > Project 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 Funding available: At least $150,000 per year To build deeper understanding of our focus areas, address gaps in our research, and translate research findings into practice.Learn more about the Research grant > Key dates & funding amounts Our grant types will be offered on this cycle: STATUS GRANT TYPE AMOUNT OPEN DATE CLOSE DATE DISBURSEMENT FREQUENCY ● CAPACITY BUILDING $100,000 – $250,000 Aug. 12, 2025 Sept. 12, 2025 Nov. 2025 once annually ● COLLECTIVE IMPACT Up to $500,000 (planning)– – – – – –$5 million – $20 millionmulti-year (implementation) Summer 2026– – – – – –Invitation only 2026– – – – – –Invitation only Jan. 2027– – – – – –Invitation only every other year ● PROJECT $250,000 or moreper year multi-year Sep. 15, 2025 Nov. 3, 2025 May 2026 once annually ● RESEARCH $150,000 or moreper year Fall 2026 Fall 2026 Winter 2026 once annually * Status: grey = not currently accepting applications or letters of interest (LOI); green = currently accepting applications or LOI** Collective Impact – Implementation: Only grantees who received a Planning grant are eligible to apply for an Implementation grant. Learn more > 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)ProjectResearch (letters of interest)Sponsorship This form is to start the grant process. Learn more about sponsorships > CURRENTLY CLOSED Collective Impact . . . (opens late 2025)Project . . . (opens Sep. 15, 2025)Research . . . (opens fall 2026) 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. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation seeks research projects illuminating the ways in which the Foundation's strategic priorities increase 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. 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. 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 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. My research project has the potential to directly or indirectly inform understanding of conditions in the Kansas City region.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. 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.