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2027 Priority Categories is sponsored by Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (in collaboration with eitas). This grant opportunity funds innovative programs and services that address unmet needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Kansas City region, focusing on supporting independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life.
Priority categories include Enhancing Belonging and Community Engagement.
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2027 Priority Categories by Greater Kansas City Community Foundation 2027 | Atom Grants The 2027 Priority Categories grant from the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation funds innovative programs for people with IDD across six key service areas in the Kansas City region.
Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) Funding Amounts: Funding amount not specified; supports innovative programs for IDD in the Kansas City region; typical award size and duration vary by project scope.
Summary: Supports innovative, unmet needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across six key service areas in the Kansas City region. This grant opportunity, offered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, aims to fund innovative programs and services that address unmet needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Kansas City region.
The initiative specifically targets projects that are not already funded through existing sources, such as the Medicaid Waiver. Funding priorities are established through collaboration among the eitas board, staff, and community members, with a focus on supporting independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for individuals with IDD.
The six priority categories for funding are: Employment and Transition Services (e.g., career advancement, internships, digital literacy, workplace navigation) Transportation and Access (e.g., agency vehicles, mobility mentoring, rideshare programs, tech-based transit) Advocacy and Legal Support (e.g., self-advocacy training, system navigation, disability rights education) Housing and Accessibility (e.g., inclusive housing partnerships, transitional housing, universal design consultation) Emotional Wellness and Crisis Support (e.g., adapted counseling, trauma support, resilience programs) Enhancing Belonging and Community Engagement (e.g., inclusive volunteer programs, peer mentorship, community integration) Proposed programs should fill gaps not addressed by other funding streams and demonstrate potential for significant impact in the Kansas City area.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Kansas City region, addressing unmet needs not covered by other funding streams. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
Applications for 2027 Priority Categories are due April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
2027 Priority Categories is funded by Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (in collaboration with eitas). Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
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