G.I.F.T. Grant - $10,000 Tier
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
January 6, 2027
104 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
G.I.F.T. Grant - $10,000 Tier
Funder: Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Status: Active
Geographic Scope:
Focus Areas: Support and acceleration of Black-owned businesses
Eligibility Requirements
- Ownership: Business must be at least 51% Black-owned
- Location: Must be located in eligible Kansas City area, Southeast Kansas City, Raytown, or Grandview
- Operating History: Must have been generating revenue for at least 3 months
- Annual Revenue: Must not exceed $1 million
- Job Creation: Must demonstrate potential to create jobs
Award Details
- Amount: $10,000
- Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
Post-Award Support
- Optional access to business coaching and support services
- Opportunities to reapply for additional support as business grows
Contact Information
Address: 5008 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64130
Phone: 816-766-7860
Email: contact@kansascitygift.org
Hours: M-Th 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., F 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Tax ID: 85-0935933
How to Apply
Application Process
#### Required Materials
1. Detailed plan for how the grant funds will be used
2. Documentation of business structure
3. Recent financial statement
4. $25 non-refundable application fee
#### Review and Selection Process
1. Committee review and interview
2. Assessment of business growth plan and impact potential
#### How to Apply
- Click "Start Now!" button on the grant application page
- Complete the online application form with all required information
- Optional: Sign up for the G.I.F.T. Grant Application Guide Class for assistance understanding the grant process and application requirements
What Generating Income for Tomorrow actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 12
- Total given
- $307K
- Median grant
- $23K
- Range
- $5,565–$100K
- By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Raytown, MO; Raymore, MO.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 100% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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