The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation invests in individual schools that demonstrate the capacity to deliver strong outcomes for students in Kansas City. To be eligible for an Individual Schools Grant, a district, charter or private school must serve a significant percentage of students from lower-income households, demonstrate proven or promising academic outcomes and be located within the six-county metro area (Johnson or Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass, Clay, Jackson, or Platte counties in Missouri). These grants enable school leaders to enhance existing programs, bring innovative ideas and approaches to the school, or explore new strategies and initiatives. School leaders are invited to apply for grants of up to $225,000 per year, which will support initiatives that take place within an individual school. 

Download the PDF for details about application eligibility, funding tiers and application.

Preview and download application questions.

The following criteria will be used by the review committee to evaluate each application: Individual Schools Grants Rubric

Applications for 2019 Individual Schools Grants will open January 15 and are due February 12.  

The Kauffman Foundation hosted an informational webinar on January 17, 2019.

• Click here to view a recording of the webinar
• Click here to view the slides from the webinar

The Kauffman Foundation is also hosting two in-person working sessions on Wednesday, January 23, 9am or 4pm; please bring your laptop and questions! To attend this session, please register here by January 21. In-person sessions will be held at: 

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
Paseo Room
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

Please direct questions to agale@kauffman.org.