Project Grants
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations with operating expense budgets of at least $300,000 in the prior year; activities must contribute to closing economic mobility gaps through the Foundation’s strategic priorities and focus areas; the request must have potential to drive impact in the Kansas City region. Standard funding exclusions apply, including bricks and mortar, endowments, private-business expenses or seed capital, lobbying, political or religious activities, medical expenses, and direct scholarships.
Deadline: Opening fall 2026; previous cycle was September 15–November 3, 2025.