Collective Impact grants
Supports Kansas City coalitions to collaboratively plan and implement evidence-informed systems-change strategies to close economic mobility gaps, with technical assistance and evaluation from the Kauffman Foundation.
Funder: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Planning grant full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 for planning grants; $5 million–$20 million over multiple years for implementation phase
Summary: Supports coalitions in Kansas City to collaboratively plan and implement systems-change strategies to close economic mobility gaps.
Key Information: This opportunity is forecasted; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
This opportunity funds coalitions of high-capacity organizations to collaboratively design and implement systems-change strategies aimed at closing economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region. The grant process is two-phased: a nine-month planning grant for developing a comprehensive, evidence-informed strategy, followed by a competitive, invitation-only implementation phase with multi-year funding. The program emphasizes backbone support, a common agenda, mutually reinforcing activities, shared measurement, and continuous communication among coalition members. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation provides ongoing support, technical assistance, and evaluation collaboration throughout the process to maximize learning and impact.
