The Spencer Fane Charitable Grant Program is currently accepting applications for its 2025 funding cycle, specifically targeting nonprofit arts organizations in Kansas City. The program provides financial support in the form of a $50,000 grant, which is distributed over three years. Each year, a new recipient is selected as an outgoing organization completes its three-year grant term, allowing for a rotational funding structure. The grant aims to assist organizations that have a strong arts focus and a mission dedicated to community enrichment while fostering meaningful relationships between Spencer Fane employees and the nonprofit sector.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate a significant financial need that the grant will help address and must be Kansas City-based with a community-oriented mission. Additionally, organizations that offer creative opportunities for Spencer Fane staff involvement are preferred, as the firm values employee engagement with the selected nonprofits. Previous recipients of the grant include a range of well-known arts organizations such as The Coterie, Lyric Opera Kansas City, ArtsKC-Regional Arts Council, and the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival.
Applications for the 2025 cycle are due by November 8, 2024. Interested organizations can download the application form from Spencer Fane's website and submit it before the deadline to be considered for this funding opportunity. This grant presents a chance for local arts organizations to secure significant funding while also building a long-term partnership with the firm.
