Research Grants
Forecasted
Research Grants from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation fund innovative studies advancing equitable economic mobility, with a focus on actionable, systems-level insights relevant to the Kansas City region.
Funder: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 or more per year; multi-year projects supported
Summary: Supports rigorous, field-initiated research advancing equitable economic mobility, with priority for systems-level insights relevant to the Kansas City region.
Key Information: Grant is forecasted; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Research Grants fund innovative projects that deepen understanding of equitable economic mobility and address knowledge gaps related to dismantling systemic barriers in the United States. The program welcomes rigorous, technically sound, field-initiated proposals that explore the intersections of education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. While research does not need to occur in Kansas City, all proposals must clearly articulate how findings are relevant to the Kansas City region, aligning with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and commitment to advancing equitable opportunity.
The Foundation encourages diverse methodological approaches, including participatory and cross-disciplinary research, and seeks projects that produce actionable insights for systems change. Funded projects are expected to contribute significantly to public understanding and generate outcomes that inform practice, policy, or broader systems.
