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Rooted Change Fund is sponsored by Community Capital Fund. Supports grassroots, community-based organizations advancing economic mobility in historically underserved areas of the Kansas City metro.
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CCF Launches Rooted Change Fund — Community Capital Fund CCF Launches Rooted Change Fund Today, Community Capital Fund is launching the Rooted Change Fund with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation . The fund is designed to support grassroots, community-based organizations advancing economic mobility in historically underserved areas of the Kansas City metro.
Eligible applicants can request up to $50,000 (one-year) or $100,000 (two-year) to launch or grow projects that create and expand economic mobility in target areas of need.
Examples of projects that may be funded include: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship: employment pathways, small-business creation Sector-Focused Skill Building: mentorships, apprenticeships, certificates, and industry-aligned training Financial Assistance: grants, stipends, credit repair, debt management, property improvements, or other catalytic capital Social Capital: partnerships, memberships, and networks that open doors to opportunity Transportation & Access: commute supports, car repair clinics, ridesharing, digital skills, and wayfinding to employment hubs Housing Stability (light-touch): minor home repairs, homebuyer or tenant education, home-based business education Note: Requests to build new housing units are not eligible.
Improvements to public infrastructure require permission from the governing authority. If an applicant has an idea to promote economic mobility that is not listed above, CCF encourages them to reach out directly. Applicants must be organizations based in Jackson County (MO), Clay County (MO), or Wyandotte County (KS) serving low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.
Eligible entities include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) or other organizations with a charitable purpose that have at least one year of operating history and $300,000 or less in current or prior-year revenue . Grant awards are capped at 30% of the organization’s previous year budget . Thursday, Nov.
6, 2025: Applications open (online only) Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 11:00 a. m.
–12:00 p. m. : Info Session #1 — Register here Wednesday, Jan.
7, 2026, 5:00–6:00 p. m. : Info Session #2 — Register here Wednesday, Jan.
14, 2026, 11:59 p. m. CST: Application deadline Wednesday, Feb.
18, 2026: Award notifications via email Early March 2026: Disbursements & cohort kickoff Organizations interested in applying can do so online. For questions, email grants@ccfkansascity. org or call 816-502-9584 .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations in the Kansas City metro area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (one-year); up to $100,000 (two-year). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rooted Change Fund is funded by Community Capital Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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