Research Foundation Community Grants

The Research Foundation Community Grants 2025 opportunity supports programs and organizations that work to expand access to care and promote health equity. This grant is designed for nonprofit organizations with health-focused missions serving residents of Jackson County, Missouri, with a priority on urban Kansas City. The foundation aims to fund initiatives that directly address healthcare access and equity challenges in this community. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and cannot have pending status or be classified as 509(a)(3) organizations. Organizations with net assets exceeding $150 million are not eligible. The foundation encourages applications from groups whose programs align closely with the priorities of expanding access to care or promoting health equity. Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $50,000 for a one-year period. Applicants may request up to 10% of the grant amount for indirect costs to help cover necessary overhead expenses related to program delivery. Both program-specific funding and general operating support are available for qualifying organizations whose activities align with the foundation’s focus areas. Applicants should ensure their proposals clearly demonstrate how their work addresses the foundation’s priorities within Jackson County, especially in urban Kansas City settings. The foundation values projects that create measurable improvements in healthcare accessibility and equitable health outcomes for underserved populations. The application deadline is July 31, 2025. Interested organizations are encouraged to review all eligibility criteria carefully and prepare submissions that reflect their commitment to advancing health equity and expanding care access in the target community. For more information about application guidelines and funding details, visit The Research Foundation’s website at theresearchfoundationkc.org/communitygrants/. This resource provides comprehensive instructions and additional context about the grant program.