The Research Foundation is committed to enhancing the well-being of the Kansas City community. It aims to deepen its investment in community health through funding initiatives that extend access to care, advance health equity, and improve the healthcare workforce pipeline and retention.
The grant program by The Research Foundation is designed to support organizations and programs that align with local health needs and the foundation's long-standing emphasis. It seeks to fund projects that broaden healthcare access, promote health equity, and address both the development and retention of the healthcare workforce. Eligible applicants delivering programs that match the foundation's objectives can request funding, including an allowance for indirect costs. Nonprofits focused on health, with a majority of their programs matching the foundation's priorities, may apply for general operating support.