In August, the Kauffman Foundation announced a refreshed grant-making strategy with increased transparency and a streamlined grant-making process in five key areas. The foundation has announced 55 organizations as the first grant recipients under this new strategy.
They are awarding a total of $11.2 million to these organizations for capacity building designed to strengthen the internal effectiveness and long-term stability of these nonprofit charity organizations by fostering sound leadership, strong boards, professional development for staff, technology, evaluation, strategic planning, communications, and sustainability.
“We heard loud and clear that grantees needed funds to grow their reach and achieve impact – and we responded,” said Allison Greenwood-Bajracharya, Kauffman’s chief impact and strategy officer.
These one-time, short-term grants were awarded to charities that demonstrate a specific capacity gap and that are aligned with the foundation’s strategic priorities and focus areas.
Among the 55 grant recipients are:
Connections to Success
DeLaSalle High School
LINC Stronger Families Together
High Aspirations
Prospect Business Association
Redtail Academy
Sisters in Christ
DEED Foundation
The Transition Academy
Youth Volunteer Corps