In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, our investment in the Small Arts Grants Fund continued unchanged. In 2023, the Francis Family Board approved 41 Small Arts Grants Fund applications totaling $250,000. The following small arts organizations received $10,000 each, the…
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Fall Arts & Culture Grants 2022
Announcing 2022 Arts & Culture Grants In November 2022, the Board of Directors approved 80 grants totaling $1,135,000 in support of Arts & Culture organizations in the greater Kansas City area. Highlights from a list of grants to mid-to-large arts organizations for $885,000 include a continued emphasis on innovative audience development, arts integration and contributions…
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May 2022 Board Meeting
At the Foundation’s May 2022 meeting, the Board of Directors approved 15 grants totaling $1,095,000 in funding for support of the Lifelong Learning focus. Operation Breakthrough was granted $150,000 for their efforts in helping children enter Kindergarten school ready. A $125,000 investment was made in PREP-KC, to further the goal of children reading on grade…
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Fall Arts & Culture Grants 2021
The Foundation awarded 81 grants totaling $1,135,000 in support of arts & culture organizations and programs in the Greater Kansas City area. 2021 Arts & Culture Grant Highlights Highlights from a list of 32 one-year grants (made to large and midsize arts and culture organizations for $885,000) using a continued emphasis on effective and innovative…
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