Research Grants - Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Supports innovative research on equitable economic mobility tied to college access, workforce development, or entrepreneurship, generating systems-level insights relevant to Kansas City.
Funder: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 or more per year; multi-year projects eligible; disbursed annually.
Summary: Supports rigorous, field-initiated research advancing equitable economic mobility, with relevance to the Kansas City region.
Key Information: Proposed work need not occur in Kansas City, but must generate insights relevant to the region.
Description
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Research Grants program funds projects that deepen understanding of equitable economic mobility, address knowledge gaps, and translate research into practice. The Foundation seeks proposals that are rigorous, innovative, and well-aligned with the strategic priorities of college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship. While research does not have to be conducted in Kansas City, proposals must articulate how findings will generate insights applicable to the Kansas City region. The Foundation values methodological, geographical, and disciplinary diversity, including participatory and cross-disciplinary approaches, and prioritizes systems-level research over individual-level interventions.
