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Community Grants | The Research Foundation The Research Foundation is deepening our investment in the health of Kansas City. The Research Foundation awards community grants in support of programs and organizations that expand access to care and promote health equity. What are you looking for?
Frequently Asked Questions Download The Research Foundation's Community Grants Communications Guidelines here . Please use these guidelines when publicizing information about these grants. 2026 CYCLE APPLICATION PROCESS 1.
The Community Grants Application will open June 4, 2026. Applicants are invited to attend our In-Person Grants Info Meeting on June 4, 2026 or our Virtual Grants Info Meeting on June 8, 2026 to learn more about the application process. Applicants must create an account with The Research Foundation's Grants Portal to apply.
Create or return to an existing account . 2. Applications are due July 31, 2026.
3. All applicants will be notified of grant decisions by December 11, 2026. The Research Foundation focuses its funding on organizations that primarily serve residents of Jackson County, Missouri with a priority on urban Kansas City.
Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). We do not support 509(a)(3) organizations. We do not make grants to organizations with a pending 501(c)(3) status.
Community grants are awarded in alignment with the following priorities: Support will be considered for any program delivered by an eligible applicant that aligns with the stated priorities. All program applicants are allowed to request 10% in indirect costs to help ease the burden of overhead necessary to deliver the program.
Nonprofit organizations with health-centric missions for whom more than half of their program offerings are in alignment with The Research Foundation's stated priorities can apply for general operating support. Organizations with net assets greater than $150 million are ineligible to apply. Learn more about our community grants program and our requests for proposals by attending a Grant Info Meeting.
In-Person Community Grants Info Meeting 1-North Conference Room in Research Medical Center Space is limited to the first 45 attendees that register. Please register only two representatives from your organization. Virtual Community Grants Info Meeting Frequently Asked Questions >>> Frequently Asked Questions >>> What is The Research Foundation’s geographic focus?
The Research Foundation will provide support for organizations that primarily serve residents of Jackson County, Missouri (more than 50% of those served must be Jackson County residents) with a priority on urban Kansas City. How does my organization apply for a grant? Organizations must apply online through The Research Foundation grant portal.
What is the timeline for grant applications and awards? The 2026 community grants cycle will support program or operating activities that occur during the 2027 calendar year. The timeline is detailed below.
• Applications Open: June 4, 2026 • In-Person Grant Info Meeting: June 4, 2026 • Virtual Grant Info Meeting: June 8, 2026 • Applications Due: July 31, 2026 • Awards Notification: December 11, 2026 • Site Visits: March through June 2027 • Interim Report Deadline: July 15, 2027 • Final Report Deadline: January 31, 2028 Does The Research Foundation fund general operating support?
Nonprofit organizations with health-centric missions for whom more than half of their program offerings are in alignment with the stated priorities can apply for general operating support. Does The Research Foundation fund multi-year grants? The Research Foundation will make one-year grant awards only.
Multi-year requests will not be considered at this time. Can an organization submit more than one application per year? The Research Foundation will only accept one application per organization per year.
What is the average grant size? Approximately $1. 7 million is available through this commmunity grants process.
We encourage applicants to ask for what they need with the understanding that most grants funded will be in the range of $25,000 to $50,000. Will my organization be required to submit reports? Funded organizations will be required to participate in either verbal or written interim and final reporting to follow up on agreed upon outcomes and ensure organizations have the resources they need to successfully deliver programming.
These requirements will be outlined in grant award agreements. Site visits may be conducted annually. What is not supported by The Research Foundation?
• Political parties, candidates, or political activities • Organizations that require or advocate religious activity as part of or in exchange for services • International organizations • Organizations that discriminate • Fundraising events and activities • Travel or conference expenses • Single-disease organizations • Organizations with net assets greater than $150 million Feel free to email us for assistance or clarification!
In-Person Grants Info Meeting Virtual Grants Info Meeting Kate Heinen, Director of Community Grants We're here to help! Send an email or call 816-276-4812.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Jackson County, Missouri. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Community Grants Program (The Research Foundation) is sponsored by The Research Foundation. The Research Foundation's Community Grants program focuses on organizations primarily serving residents of Jackson County, Missouri, with a priority on urban Kansas City. Grants are awarded for programs aligning with priorities of expanding access to care and promoting health equity. Both program-specific and general operating support are considered.
2025 Community Grants Awards is a program from The Research Foundation that funds organizations expanding access to care and promoting health equity in the Kansas City region. The program supports nonprofits primarily serving Jackson County, Missouri, with priority on urban Kansas City, and requires organizations to be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) with net assets under $150 million. Both program grants and general operating support are available, with up to 10% in indirect costs allowed. The 2026 cycle application opens June 4, 2026 and closes July 31, 2026, with grant decisions announced by December 11, 2026. Applicants must create an account through The Research Foundation's Grants Portal.