Ina Calkins Board Grant Program

The Ina Calkins Board Grant Program offers funding opportunities for selected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in the Kansas City, Missouri area. This grant program supports initiatives aligned with the directives of Ina Calkins, focusing on specific community needs including education, health, and human services. Applicants should ensure their proposals meet these focus areas to be considered for funding. Eligible organizations must be nonprofits operating within Kansas City, Missouri. The program prioritizes projects that promote abstinence from alcohol use, assist indigent men and women over 60 years old with physical needs, provide stable home environments for children, offer medical care to disabled children, support social work students’ education, aid colleges in Kansas City, or fund YMCA or YWCA programs. Proposals outside these categories will not be accepted. Grant awards range from $100,000 to $500,000 per project. Although the total annual distribution is approximately $200,000, individual grants can vary within this range depending on the scope and impact of the proposed work. There is no specified duration for the grants; applicants should outline their project timelines clearly in their proposals. Certain types of funding requests are excluded from consideration. These include athletic programs or student trips; advertising campaigns; association memberships; building funds for educational institutions; direct payments to individuals; basic operational support for elementary and secondary schools; fundraising activities; government-supported organizations; operating support for colleges or United Way agencies; political or lobbying groups; religious organizations solely for religious purposes; and university research chairs or endowments. Applicants should submit their proposals by September 1, 2025. It is important to carefully review all guidelines before applying to ensure eligibility and alignment with the board’s priorities. For more detailed information about application procedures and requirements, potential applicants are encouraged to visit Bank of America’s philanthropic foundation website. This grant opportunity provides a focused way to secure funding for projects that address specific social challenges within Kansas City. If your organization’s mission aligns with these priorities and you meet eligibility criteria, consider applying to support your efforts through this program.