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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Capacity Building Grant
Amount
$100,000 – $250,000
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Odds
Not published
Effort
10 to 15 min
Can you get this?
✓Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
✓Annual operating budget of at least $300,000
✓Must drive impact in the Kansas City region
✓Work in college access, workforce development, or entrepreneurship
✕Funds cannot support lobbying, religious, or political activities
Your real odds
The application window runs exactly 31 days, from July 13 to August 13, 2026.
Kauffman runs this on an annual cycle, and disbursement happens within 4 to 6 months after the window closes, so build that lag into your planning.
What it takes
Check eligibility via online screener10 to 15 min
Attend an Ask an Impact Officer session1 to 2 hrs
Submit application during the open window
Worth knowing
Kauffman offers small-group office hours with Impact Officers in July and August before the deadline, spots are limited, and attending is a direct way to get feedback before you submit.
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