Homelessness Trust Fund

The Community Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that manages and distributes charitable funds on behalf of donors and external funders. Its mission includes supporting a variety of causes through competitive grant opportunities, with a focus on addressing critical needs within the communities it serves. Among the Foundation’s administered funds is the Homelessness Trust Fund, an endowment established to assist individuals experiencing homelessness or those at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The Homelessness Trust Fund targets nonprofit organizations that provide consistent and ongoing assistance to homeless persons or individuals in danger of losing housing. This assistance may include shelter, outreach, case management, or supportive services designed to help people achieve stability and long-term housing solutions. The program prioritizes organizations that demonstrate a clear mission aligned with serving homeless individuals and that regularly engage with this population. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities with a mission statement focused on aiding individuals who are currently homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. They must serve eligible individuals who reside within Kansas City, Missouri, and/or Jackson County, Missouri. Additionally, funded organizations are required to utilize a shared data reporting system, ensuring consistent tracking and reporting of program outcomes. This requirement facilitates accountability and enables the funder to assess the effectiveness of funded interventions. The funding scope for this opportunity is geographically limited to Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County, Missouri, and does not extend to organizations outside these jurisdictions. The program does not specify particular allowable cost categories within the provided materials, but grants are intended to support direct assistance and services to the target population. There is no indication of a matching funds requirement, specific award ceiling, award floor, or total program funding amount, and these details would need to be confirmed directly with the funder. Applications are accepted through a competitive process, with all submissions reviewed against the stated eligibility and service requirements. The current deadline for submission is Wednesday, September 10. The opening date for applications is not provided, and the opportunity is not described as rolling. There is no explicit information in the source about whether the grant is recurring, though it is administered on behalf of donors and external funders, suggesting it may be offered in future cycles. Interested applicants should prepare their submissions to meet the September deadline and ensure their programs and services align closely with the fund’s priorities. Questions and requests for further information may be directed to Terrell Brown at tbrown@growyourgiving.org or by phone at 816.268.3284. This contact can also provide clarification on reporting requirements, funding amounts, and any additional application instructions.