Grants
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Funding
Community-Based Services
Total Funds Committed to Community-Based Services
2019 – 2020: Awarded $3,302,512 ~ Spent $2,598,979
2020 – 2021: Awarded $4,891,300 ~ Spent $3,878,935
2021 – 2022: Awarded $7,352,285 ~ Spent $5,657,569
2022 – 2023: Awarded $10,385,472 ~ Spent $8,509,558
2023 – 2024: Awarded $10,228,786 ~ Spent $8,603,743
2024 – 2025: Awarded $6,100,000
2025 – 2026: Awarded $6,000,000
School-Based Services
Total Funding Awarded for Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Services in Area Schools Versus Reimbursed Expenditures
2018 – 2020: Awarded $3,630,730 ~ Spent $3,547,438
2020 – 2021: Awarded $6,309,140 ~ Spent $5,652,188
2021 – 2022: Awarded $6,696,698 ~ Spent $6,523,885
2022 – 2023: Awarded $9,182,158 ~ Spent $7,624,060
2023 – 2024: Awarded $9,223,285 ~ Spent $9,023,037
2024 – 2025: Awarded $7,891,900 ~ Spent $7,667,537
2025 – 2026: Awarded $7,980,000
Application Process
What We Fund
All funded projects must expand services for Clay County children, birth to nineteen years of age.
Funding Priority: Mental Health Services
Services cited in enabling legislation include:
- Counseling and Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Programs
- Mental Health Screenings
- Outpatient Chemical Dependency
- Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment
- Prevention Programs
- Psychological Evaluations
- Respite Care
- Temporary Shelter
- Unwed Mothers’ Services
- Unmarried Parents’ Services
Funding Restrictions
The Fund may not be used to support the following activities:
- Inpatient medical, psychiatric, and chemical dependency services
- Transportation services
- Grants to individuals
- Capital expenditures
- Annual appeals
- Endowments
Who We Fund
Eligibility For Funding:
Applicants MUST:
- Be a Missouri nonprofit or government entity
- Be in existence for at least 5 years prior to submission of application
- Be in good standing with the state of Missouri with no current or pending legal action
- Secure at least 25 percent of their funds from sources other than CSF
- Conduct independent financial audits yearly
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Provide services regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, or age
- Screen employees and volunteers who provide services directly to children and youth
How to Apply
Sign Up for Funding Notices:
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation sends out notices to registered agencies when a competition opens. Please click here to register.
When We Fund
Community-Based Services Funding Cycle
Grant cycle is September 1st through August 31st annually.
- 03/04/2026 – Application Opens
- 03/11/2026 – Application Information Session
- 04/01/2026 – Application Closes at 5:00pm
- 07/22/2026 – Awards Announced in Board Meeting
- TBD – Zoom Info Session for Grant Partners
School-Based Services Funding Cycle
Two-year grant cycle starting July 1st through June 30th.
- 02/02/2026 – Application Opens
- 02/11/2026 – Application Information Session
- 03/02/2026 – Application Closes at 5:00pm
- 05/20/2026 – Awards Announced in Board Meeting
- TBD – Zoom Info Session for Grant Partners