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15 for 15 Grant Program

15 AND THE MAHOMIES FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies by year (e.g., $250,000 total distributed to 15 organizations in 2020)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

15 for 15 Grant Program

Overview: The Foundation's signature program that supports 15 youth charitable initiatives annually.

Focus Areas:

  • Education and academics

  • Science

  • The arts

  • Classroom supplies

  • Athletics

  • Children with disabilities

  • After-school programs

  • Social justice

  • Health and wellness

  • Underserved communities

    • Geographic Scope: Greater Kansas City area (primary focus, though foundation operates nationally)

    Background: Established by Patrick Mahomes in 2019. As of December 2020, the foundation had provided over $1,000,000 in direct grants and program support.

    Recent Recipients (2020):

  • The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City

  • Children's Mercy Kansas City

  • City Year Kansas City

  • Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center

  • Lead To Read KC

  • Literacy KC

  • Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas

  • Phoenix Family Restoration House KC

  • Special Olympics Missouri

  • The Hope Center

  • Turn The Page KC

  • Upper Room

  • United Inner City Services

  • Variety Children's Charity Of Greater Kansas City

    • Eligibility: Youth-focused charitable organizations

    Contact: www.15andthemahomies.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Specific application details are available at https://www.15andthemahomies.org/apply

    Important Notes:

  • Foundation representatives will follow up if additional information is needed

  • Not all requests can be funded

  • Application form is available on the website

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programseducationartsstem-educationyouth-sportsafter-schoolspecial-educationsocial-justicewellness

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