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Capacity Building Grant

Capacity Building Grant

$100,000 – $250,000, single grant

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Application window: July 13 – August 13, 2026

AMOUNT

$100,000 – $250,000, single grant

AMOUNT

$100,000 – $250,000, single grant

DEADLINE

Application window: July 13 – August 13, 2026

DEADLINE

Application window: July 13 – August 13, 2026

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in or impacting the Kansas City region.

You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in or impacting the Kansas City region.

Your organization needs an annual operating budget of at least $300,000 and must work in college access and completion, workforce and career development, or entrepreneurship. Funding cannot be used to start a business, for lobbying, buildings, endowments, or direct scholarships.

Your organization needs an annual operating budget of at least $300,000 and must work in college access and completion, workforce and career development, or entrepreneurship. Funding cannot be used to start a business, for lobbying, buildings, endowments, or direct scholarships.

YOUR REAL ODDS

The application window is only 31 days, from July 13 to August 13, 2026.

Kauffman runs this on an annual cycle with a narrow open period. Disbursement happens within 4–6 months after the application closes, so plan accordingly.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Check eligibility using their online screener — 10–15 minutes

  2. Attend an Ask an Impact Officer session (July–August 2026) — 1–2 hours

  3. Submit application during the open window — July 13 – August 13, 2026

WORTH KNOWING

Kauffman explicitly offers small-group office hours with Impact Officers in July and August before the deadline — attending one of these sessions is a direct way to get feedback before you apply, and spots are limited.

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