Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

January 6, 2027

273 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:

  • Kansas City, MO (from 9th St. to Bannister, Troost to Hardesty)

  • Southeast Kansas City

  • Raytown

  • Grandview
  • 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    black-owned-businessessmall-businesses

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