Skillbuilders Fund Grant

Skillbuilders Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Skillbuilders Fund
Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: June 21, 2025

Summary

The SkillBuilders Fund Grant supports organizations dedicated to empowering women and girls in the Kansas City area. With funding typically ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, the foundation prioritizes innovative programs that enhance self-sufficiency and leadership skills. Eligible applicants include public charities with 501(c)(3) status. The grant aims to foster educational opportunities and entrepreneurial skills, helping women and girls overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

Overview

NOTE: The 2025 grant funding cycle will open on Monday, June 2nd. Please fill out the Letter of Intent to be considered. Letter of Intent will close on Monday, June 30th at 5:00pm. About Us The SkillBuilders Fund was created in 1983 by the late Marjorie Powell Allen, a civic leader and philanthropist, who championed women’s causes and education, as well as many other community-building activities. The SkillBuilders Fund is committed to preparing women and girls for a future that honors their individual potential. Our goal is to support organizations that are aware of the barriers that keep women and girls from achieving their full potential and design programs that will systematically improve women and girls’ lives. Funding Priorities This private foundation is especially interested in innovative means to help women and girls gain self-sufficiency, build their capacity to function in our society, and become responsible citizens. SkillBuilders Fund funds projects that exclusively serve women and girls in the Kansas City region. The Fund favors projects that provide educational opportunities, build entrepreneurial skills, and cultivate and foster women and girls’ leadership. Proposals from new as well as traditional organizations will be considered. Funding Grants will typically range from $20,000 – $50,000 and may on rare occasion exceed $50,000. Multi-year grants will not be considered.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only public charities that have received 501(c)(3) not-for-profit tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are eligible.The geographic focus of our charitable giving is the Greater Kansas City area.

Ineligibility

Multi-year grants will not be considered. Individuals, businesses and other for-profit organizations do not qualify.The Fund does not award grants for the following: Annual Giving Campaigns Capital Campaigns Debt Reduction Endowments Fundraising Events and Sponsorships Political activities Religious purposes or programs that require religious participation