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Transformative Technology Grants is sponsored by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Funds small businesses piloting transformative tech such as AI; a bike repair shop innovating with AI may be considered for pilot project support.
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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kauffman.org Kauffman’s Currents features stories and insights that underscore the essential role of education and entrepreneurship in empowering all people to shape their futures, create vibrant communities, and grow an inclusive economy. Dr. Rachel Melson named Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee Meet the latest cohort of Capacity Building grantees Collaboration strengthens the KC region's research and data community Our strategic priorities reflect the heart of our mission: college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship. Research, Learning, & Evaluation Through transparency, rigor, inclusivity, and responsiveness, we aim to ensure accountability, build trust, and acknowledge diverse perspectives. The Kauffman Foundation operates the following programs: 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning. Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities and focus areas, driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians. In sponsorships, we support organizations and programs that align with our strategic priorities, which reflect the heart of our mission. The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Awards recognize leaders who are making a lasting impact within their nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission. Our team is made up of connectors and supporters who believe all people should have the opportunity to thrive. Ewing Kauffman’s life took him on an unconventional path that allowed him to enrich the lives of others along the way. Learn about Mr. K's legacy Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities , driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians. We offer grants through an ongoing cycle , and the funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria vary by type. Grant types: Capacity Building | Collective Impact | Project | Research More information: Grants Database | Webinars & office hours | FAQs A year of grantmaking: data, themes, and what’s next In August 2024, we launched our refreshed grantmaking strategy, opening five rounds of grant application opportunities designed to build equitable economic mobility for people across the region. Explore the data we’ve collected, the takeaways and lessons learned so far from our first cycle, and learn where we’re headed next as we continue to listen and adapt. Learn more > We offer Capacity Building , Collective Impact , Project , and Research grants on a regular grant cycle . Funding
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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kauffman. org Kauffman’s Currents features stories and insights that underscore the essential role of education and entrepreneurship in empowering all people to shape their futures, create vibrant communities, and grow an inclusive economy. Dr.
Rachel Melson named Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee Meet the latest cohort of Capacity Building grantees Collaboration strengthens the KC region's research and data community Our strategic priorities reflect the heart of our mission: college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.
Research, Learning, & Evaluation Through transparency, rigor, inclusivity, and responsiveness, we aim to ensure accountability, build trust, and acknowledge diverse perspectives. The Kauffman Foundation operates the following programs: 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning. Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.
Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities and focus areas, driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians. In sponsorships, we support organizations and programs that align with our strategic priorities, which reflect the heart of our mission. The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Awards recognize leaders who are making a lasting impact within their nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.
Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission. Our team is made up of connectors and supporters who believe all people should have the opportunity to thrive.
Ewing Kauffman’s life took him on an unconventional path that allowed him to enrich the lives of others along the way. Learn about Mr. K's legacy Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities , driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians.
We offer grants through an ongoing cycle , and the funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria vary by type.
Grant types: Capacity Building | Collective Impact | Project | Research More information: Grants Database | Webinars & office hours | FAQs A year of grantmaking: data, themes, and what’s next In August 2024, we launched our refreshed grantmaking strategy, opening five rounds of grant application opportunities designed to build equitable economic mobility for people across the region.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: US-based early-stage businesses, especially those impacting communities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $40,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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View Foundation ProfileApplication snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $5,000 - $40,000; eligibility guidance US-based early-stage businesses, especially those impacting communities.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Explore the data we’ve collected, the takeaways and lessons learned so far from our first cycle, and learn where we’re headed next as we continue to listen and adapt. Learn more > We offer Capacity Building , Collective Impact , Project , and Research grants on a regular grant cycle .
Funding available: $100,000 – $250,000 For 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a need to build their capacity in order to strengthen or scale impact in our focus areas.
Learn more about the Capacity Building grant > Next application window opens: Funding available (planning): Up to $500,000 Funding available (implementation): $5 million to $20 million over multiple years For coalitions of high-capacity organizations to create a systems-change strategy to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region.
Learn more about the Collective Impact grant > Next application window opens: Funding available: At least $250,000, per year, multiyear For organizations to design and implement, or scale a multiyear project that drives impact across our strategies.
Learn more about the Project grant > Next application window opens: Funding available: At least $150,000 per year To build deeper understanding of our focus areas, address gaps in our research, and translate research findings into practice.
Learn more about the Research grant > Next application window opens: Key dates & funding amounts Our grant types will be offered on this cycle: Up to $500,000 (planning) – – – – – – multi-year (implementation) * Status: grey = not currently accepting applications or letters of interest (LOI) ; green = currently accepting applications or LOI ** Collective Impact – Implementation: Only grantees who received a Planning grant are eligible to apply for an Implementation grant.
Learn more > Ready to start the process? Answer a few questions to help determine if your organization is eligible for funding. Select the funding type you would like to apply for: Capacity Building Collective Impact (planning) Project Research (letters of interest) Sponsorship This form is to start the grant process.
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(opens summer 2026) My funding request will not be used to start a business or fund patent expenses. Correct, it will not be used for these expenses Incorrect, it will be used for these expenses Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk .
My organization's activities contribute to closing economic mobility gaps through college access and completion , workforce and career development , or entrepreneurship . Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk .
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation seeks research projects illuminating the ways in which the Foundation's strategic priorities increase equitable economic mobility. My research project explores college access and completion , workforce and career development , or entrepreneurship through the lens of equitable economic mobility. Based on the answers provided, your request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant.
Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk . In alignment with the strategic priorities, we are seeking projects at the intersection of innovation and impact through the following focus areas. Please review the definitions of our focus areas here .
Essential competencies and skills Education and employer connection Participation and belonging My organization drives impact on at least one of the focus areas. Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk .
The Kauffman Foundation's focus is funding research at a scope and scale to drive impact. The budgetary request for my research project is $150,000 per year or higher. Based on the answers provided, your request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant.
Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk . My request has the potential to drive impact in the Kansas City region. Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant.
Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk . My research project has the potential to directly or indirectly inform understanding of conditions in the Kansas City region. Based on the answers provided, your request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant.
Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk . I am applying for a Collective Impact planning grant and I understand that this grant requires an existing or emerging coalition working collaboratively to develop a systems-level change and impact strategy. Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant.
Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk .
The Kauffman Foundation is unable to provide funding for the following: bricks and mortar, including buildings or housing institutions that discriminate loans, expenses, or seed capital for a private business lobbying or political activities medical (physical or mental health) political, social, or fraternal organizations requests to fund individuals, including direct scholarships I acknowledge that if my request is for one of the above, the Foundation reserves the right to deny my grant request.
Based on the answers provided, your organization or request does not appear to meet the requirements for this grant. Learn more about our grantmaking guidelines or submit a question about this request to our grantee help desk . You are eligible to apply.
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