The Kansas City Royals Foundation Grants Program

The Kansas City Royals Foundation Grants Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Royals Charities Inc.
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Summary

The Kansas City Royals Foundation Grants Program has distributed over $25 million since 2001, focusing on Literacy and Education, Healthy and Active Communities, and Military and Veteran Support. Key initiatives include scholarships for underrepresented students, youth engagement through sports, and veteran recognition at games. Organizations within the greater Kansas City area are encouraged to apply, particularly those with budgets under $5 million. The foundation prioritizes projects aligning with its strategic pillars, fostering community growth and support.

Overview

Mission Since 2001, we have been able to provide over $25 million to support organizations across the KC Metro, including more than $8 million since 2021. We prioritize organizations that align with our three pillars: Literacy and Education, Healthy and Active Communities, and Military and Veteran Support. Literacy and Education $1 Million given in scholarships to first generation and underrepresented students since 2012​500+ students impacted through Royals Literacy League​ since 20239,000 students participated in Royals Scholastic Victory program in 2023Over 100 schools supported in 2023 Healthy and Active Communities The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy has welcomed over 60,000 youth and families since 2018Over 43,000 students participated in the Crown Schools Program since 2021​1,000 youth participated in softball and baseball in 2023$176,000 provided in grants to improve baseball and softball fields throughout the Midwest in 2023 through Royalty Fields presented by Price Chopper Military and Veterans Veteran and active-duty military members have been recognized at each home game with the Salute to Service seat presented by Miller Lite since 2017Completed military focused activations to support area veterans such as writing and delivering appreciation letters written by players, fans, alumni, and staffProvided support to organizations such as the KCVA, Veterans Community Project, American Patriot Foundation, Horses for Heroes, Wounded Warrior, and many more

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. What We FundPriority will be given to organizations and projects that align with our strategic pillars.​Organizations/projects that fall outside of our strategic pillars may be considered for funding, as funds are available.To qualify for funding consideration, your organization must:Operate in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, defined as Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties in Missouri.​Be a 501(c)(3) organization with a federal tax identification number​Preference given to organizations with operating budgets not exceeding $5 million, but larger budgets do not preclude organizations from consideration for funding.

Ineligibility

What We Do Not FundIndividualsEvent sponsorshipsEndowmentsLobbying, propaganda, or other attempts to influence legislation