APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Grant proposals are limited to not-for-profit organizations whose primary focus is to improve the quality of life of Hispanics in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.
If an organization does not have a not-for-profit tax status designation, it must partner with a 501(c)(3) agency to act as fiscal agent.
You can request a grant by completing the Project Proposal Application and submitting it along with the required documentation specified in the application to :
Hispanic Development Fund, in care of
The Greater Kansas City
Community Foundation
1055 Broadway, Suite 130
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
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SELECTION PROCESS
The HDF Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to select projects and funding levels. The HDF Board forwards approved grants to the Board of Directors at the Community Foundation for disbursement of funds. |
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FUNDING CRITERIA
The Hispanic Development Fund accepts proposals throughout the year and awards annual grants. Multi-year projects may also be eligible for funding.
The Hispanic Development Fund has a limited amount of funds for distribution to programs that are consistent with its mission.
The following criteria is used to evaluate proposals:
- Preference is given to programs targeting Hispanic youth.
- The organization demonstrates the ability to work creatively on significant local Hispanic issues.
- The organization has broad-based community support for their activities.
- The organization demonstrates good fiscal accountability.
- Preference is given to organizations working to establish cooperative efforts with other sectors of the community.
- The project is feasible. The goals and objectives can be met with available resources and a realistic time frame.
- A written report sharing the results of the project must be submitted to the HDF advisory board.
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