Support for 2024 general operating expenses.

Support to build capacity for program enhancement related to entrepreneurship.

Support for an entrepreneurship proposal to expand facilitator development and conduct program research to understand and expand the impact of 16 years of programming of Artist INC, a cohort-based artist entrepreneur training program.

Support to expand educational programming related to workforce and career development.

Support for a local funding match to leverage $4.7 million in federal US Department of Energy funding to support a network of at least 25 nonprofits to build capacity to reduce operating expenses via energy conservation.

Capacity building support to conduct strategic planning and increase staff capacity in leveraging AI for data systems to enhance economic forecasting and workforce development initiatives in the KC region.

Support to build capacity for training, recruitment, and retention processes and procedures for Entrepreneurship. 

Support for an entrepreneurship project to support expansion of the existing Excel Adult High School program, focused on library patrons interested in starting businesses and those interested in pursuing better career options.

Support for a college access and completion project to build local partnerships, remove financial barriers, and launch the Kansas City Cohort Pathway Program for high-impact education and careers.

Capacity building support to pilot and expand youth manufacturing apprenticeships, strengthening workforce pipelines and promoting economic mobility.