Kansas City Topics
- Civic Engagement
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As a philanthropic leader and strong corporate citizen in Kansas City, the Kauffman Foundation seeks to leverage support for select projects that significantly improve the quality of life for the citizens of Kansas City, and contribute to the civic welfare of our community.
- Community-Directed Philanthropy
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At its best, philanthropy in Kansas City reminds us we have the opportunity to innovative and move forward beyond our imagination. Sharing the power of philanthropy with your neighbors brings diverse perspectives to the grant-making process and funds a broad array of community needs to transform Kansas City.
- Education in Kansas City
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The Kauffman Foundation has ambitious goals for improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged children. Toward that end, we will continue our efforts to develop other innovative initiatives that promise to improve the academic achievement of these students, using Kansas City as a program incubator.
- Entrepreneurship in Kansas City
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The Kauffman Foundation is committed to making Kansas City the best place for entrepreneurs of all ages, races, and backgrounds to start and grow a business. In support of this goal, the Foundation provides funding for programs such as FastTrac, an entrepreneurship training course, and KCSourceLink, a referral network designed to direct entrepreneurs to the right local resource at the right time.
