The process Research grant opportunities follow a five-step process, outlined below: A panel of the Foundation’s Research, Learning, and Evaluation (RLE) staff and impact officers will review all LOI. The panel will also review full proposals and send them to external content experts for peer review. Learn more about our grants cycle and timeline >
What are Project grant opportunities? Project grant opportunities are designed to drive impact around equitable economic mobility. Funded organizations are expected to design and implement, or scale a multiyear project in alignment our strategic priorities and focus areas. Projects should be focused on scaling existing approaches in the Kansas City region and/or launching new approaches that […]
What are Research grant opportunities? The Kauffman Foundation’s Research grant opportunities offer funding for forward-facing research projects that both catalyze the field and develop greater understanding of how to close racial wealth gaps. By deepening our understanding of how racial wealth gaps are built, sustained, and dismantled, the Research grant opportunity aims to strengthen the […]
What are Capacity Building grants? Capacity Building grants are designed to strengthen the organizational capacity of nonprofits by fostering sound leadership, strong boards, professional development for staff, technology, evaluation, strategic planning, communications, and sustainability. Applications open twice each year. In 2025, those application windows will be in the spring and fall. Rather than funding a […]
The blue carpet was rolled out to welcome more than 250 community members into the Foundation for the second-annual open house Thursday, Sept. 19. President and CEO Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, and other members of Foundation leadership, greeted guests for a night to “spark” connection and engagement. “‘Spark’ was really our inspiration as we thought about […]
Crystal Everett is a program leader – school engagement in Operating Programs for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she works collaboratively with the Real World Learning team, local educators, business partners, and other stakeholders in Kansas City to prepare students and employers for the future. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Everett was a […]
Explore our updated funding approach, register for a webinar, and take our eligibility quiz, because the grant portal is now open.
Taylor Werner, CFA, is an analyst in Investments for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she helps manage the Foundation’s $3 billion investment portfolio. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Werner was a portfolio manager with Commerce Bank. Werner earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration – finance from Kansas State University and is a […]
Solissa Franco-McKay is executive director for Real World Initiatives (ProX) for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Reporting to the chief of staff, Franco-McKay provides leadership and implement policies and programs to ensure the Real World Initiative affiliate programs create learning opportunities for students through connections with local businesses, in alignment with the Foundation’s vision and […]
The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Award The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Award is designed to honor leaders of organizations building a legacy of impact in the Kansas City region. Nominations should feature leaders who, like Ewing Marion Kauffman, reflect innovative, generous, and meaningful work in the community. Nominations will be accepted beginning in 2025, and will be […]