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Program Name Kauffman Foundation Grants
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Program Description / Purpose: The Kauffman Foundation works in partnership with organizations that share thier vision and passion for education and entrepreneurship. They look for ways to advance promising national programs and to leverage additional funding and resources in these two areas of interest. They work with partners by providing funding, consultation and technical assistance. They invest in organizations and programs only in these two areas of interest. Occasionally they operate our own programs. We decline a large number of otherwise worthy proposals that do not meet these objectives.

Program Active: Yes
Program Website: www.kauffman.org
Other Information: Application Process:
The Kauffman Foundation does not use a grant application form or formal application process. We do not have proposal deadlines or established funding limits. We have not established maximum or minimum dollar amounts. Grant size ranges from a few thousand to several million dollars, depending on the size of the organization and the scope of the project. We look at the amount needed for each specific project based on scope of work.

After reviewing our funding priorities, if you feel there is a strong match with your request, you may submit a letter of inquiry, preferably less than three pages long. This letter should include the information shown below.



Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):
Nationwide
Geographic Scope: The majority of the education grants go to organizations within the Kansas City metorpolitan area.
Award Information
Assistance Type:
Grants
Application Information
Application Available Online? No
Selection Priorities / Criteria: In general, Kauffman Foundation grants are limited to programs and/or initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative service delivery, in support of education and entrepreneurship.

Contact Information
Primary Contact:  Kauffman Foundation Grant

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO  64110
Phone: 816-932-1000
Fax:
Email:
Example of Funded Projects
Cedar Grove Institute for Sustainable Communities - $50,000
Mebane, NC
Examine the impact of different lending technologies on observed discrimination in the small firm credit market.

Topic Areas
Science & Research
Capital ProjectsEducation & Outreach
Last Updated: 4/12/2007
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