Knapp Community Care Foundation Grant 2026

The Knapp Community Care Foundation (KCCF) is offering funding opportunities through its 2026 grant cycle with a structured and multi-modal approach. KCCF is a philanthropic organization that provides financial support to initiatives aligned with the improvement of community health, guided by the Social Determinants of Health framework. This framework includes five key areas: education access and quality, healthcare access and quality, economic stability, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context. All grant proposals must address at least one of these areas. KCCF solicits applications through four mechanisms: by invitation only for time-sensitive or targeted opportunities, open calls for grant proposals via the Foundant system, expedited grants for requests up to $7,500 approved by the CEO, and emergency grants for declared natural disasters or public health crises. Funding is available in four primary formats: capital grants for infrastructure projects, collaborative grants requiring partnerships between at least three organizations, planning grants up to $20,000 for early-stage work, and standard grants for general project costs. Applicants must meet several financial documentation requirements. Organizations with an annual operating budget of $750,000 or more must submit audited financial statements, although exceptions may be considered. Other required documents include the most recent Form 990, year-end internal financial statements, and potentially a financial review if an audit is unavailable. Grant conditions specify that awards may not exceed $100,000 and must be completed within 12 months. Additionally, fringe benefits are capped at 27%, and a 15% indirect cost rate applies, excluding capital expenditures. Projects proposing leveraged funds must verify their availability, and KCCF reserves the right to conduct on-site reviews including financial assessments. The grant cycle opens with the Letter of Intent (LOI) phase beginning April 30, 2025, and closing May 23, 2025. Eligible applicants may begin submitting full applications on May 30, 2025, with final application submissions accepted from June 2 through June 27, 2025. Applications will be reviewed from August through October 2025, and award notifications will be issued in November 2025. Grant funding will commence on January 1, 2026, for approved projects. Evaluation of proposals is grounded in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health. While no specific scoring rubric is detailed in the available material, the adherence to one or more of the five outlined health determinants is an essential criterion. Additional evaluation will likely involve assessment of financial soundness, alignment with funding categories, clarity of project scope and feasibility, and proper documentation. While direct contact information is not listed in the provided document, applications and related processes are managed through the Foundant system, which can be accessed through KCCF’s online portal. All potential applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility guidelines, required documentation, and funding criteria prior to applying.