Deadline: 4-Apr-25
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is pleased to announce the Capacity Building Grants Program to strengthen the organizational capacity of public charities by fostering sound leadership, strong boards, professional development for staff, technology, evaluation, strategic planning, communications, and sustainability.
Strategic Priorities
- The grant opportunities align to the following strategic priorities:
- College access and completion: College completion remains an important stepping stone – or barrier – to prosperity. They strive to make college affordable, high quality, and attainable for all.
- Workforce and career development: Innovative and unexpected pathways are essential to entering the workforce. Beyond that, career growth relies on continued learning and skill development. They seek to expand these opportunities for all Kansas Citians.
- Entrepreneurship: Research shows that entrepreneurship is highly effective at closing economic gaps, despite an uneven playing field. Minority and women business owners need equitable access to capital, resources, and peer networks. They are committed to supporting and sustaining business ownership for people of every background.
Focus Areas
- In alignment with these priorities, they are seeking projects at the intersection of innovation and impact through the focus areas of:
- Essential Competencies and Skills: Growing the mindsets, behaviours, knowledge, and skill sets essential for success in school and career.
- Education and Employer Connection: Strengthening the ties between education and employers to create a more relevant and prepared workforce.
- Participation and Belonging: Cultivating an environment where everyone can participate and feel seen and valued, regardless of background.
- Equitable Access: Making learning pathways affordable and capital accessible to all learners, workers, and entrepreneurs.
Funding Information
- Funding amount: $100,000 – $250,000
- Funds disbursed: starting mid-June 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Typically, only available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit charities
- Capacity Building grants look for opportunities to support a charity’s move toward internal effectiveness and long-term stability.
- If you are a current grantee, your grant must be closed before additional funding can be disbursed. You can apply for funding for a different type of capacity as long as your current grant is closed before the next grant is funded.
For more information, visit Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.