Suzanne Stluka, Ph.D. Suzanne Stluka, Ph.D., is a director of evaluation in Research, Learning, and Evaluation for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she provides leadership for all evaluation-related initiatives and facilitation of grantmaking program evaluation to inform program assessment. Prior to joining the Foundation, Dr. Stluka was the deputy director for the Institute of Food Safety and […]
Joshua Akers, Ph.D. Joshua Akers, Ph.D., is a director in Research, Learning, and Evaluation for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he provides leadership for developing and improving operations for all research-related initiatives to facilitate research and knowledge generation. Dr. Akers will place special emphasis on actionable and practical research that can inform policy and programmatic strategies for […]
Foundation hires five directors to new positions October 21, 2024 Appointed across the Impact and Research, Learning, and Evaluation teams, new directors will drive progress toward the Foundation’s 2035 vision.
Letters of Interest process 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 >
Project grants What were the Project grant opportunities for 2025? 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 with our strategic priorities and focus areas. Projects should focus on scaling proven approaches in the Kansas City region and/or launching new, promising […]
Research grants What is the focus for Research grant funding in 2026? The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation invites field-initiated research proposals advancing our understanding of how to expand equitable economic mobility and increase opportunity. We invite proposals driven by questions already at the forefront of your research that follow innovative lines of inquiry and that expand new […]
Capacity Building grants What are Capacity Building grants? Capacity Building grants support an organization’s internal effectiveness, long-term sustainability, and ability to advance its mission. These one-time investments help organizations strengthen the people, systems, strategies, and infrastructure needed to achieve greater impact over time. These grants are intended for organizations that can clearly identify a specific organizational need and […]
A commitment to community and conversation October 2, 2024 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 Crystal Everett is a real world learning officer – educator programming and engagement in Operating Programs for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. She leads the efforts related to our MVA Educator Network to ensure that teachers have professional development and peer support when implementing Market Value Assets in the classroom. Everett serves as our subject matter expert […]
Foundation relaunches grantmaking strategy to close economic mobility gaps September 13, 2024 Explore our updated funding approach, register for a webinar, and take our eligibility quiz, because the grant portal is now open.