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Generating Income For Tomorrow 

Grant Disbursement:

  • Funds are distributed incrementally, based on business needs and progress.

  • Ongoing compliance is required for continued funding.

Post-Award Expectations:

  • Monthly coaching sessions with a G.I.F.T. business coach

  • Monthly coaching sessions with G.I.F.T. CEO

  • Partnership with a G.I.F.T.-appointed accountant

  • Quarterly financial reporting for 12 months

  • 12 months of secure access to business financials

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$100K Grant Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be at least 51% Black-owned.

  • Business must be located in Kansas City, MO, with preference given to businesses east of Troost Avenue.

  • Must have been generating revenue for at least 1 year.

  • Annual revenue must be at least $100,000.

  • Must employ 2 or more full-time W2 employees, not including the owner.

  • Must provide a Statement of Financial Activity.

  • If operating more than 2 years: submit 2023 and 2024 tax returns.
    If operating 1 year: submit 2024 tax returns.

  • Past G.I.F.T. grant recipients may apply (no preferential treatment).

Application Requirements:

  • Statement of Financial Activity

  • Tax Returns:

    • 2 years (2023 & 2024) if in business more than 2 years

    • 1 year (2024) if in business for 1 year

  • Itemized plan for how funds will be used

  • $50 non-refundable application fee

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Review and Selection Process

Multi-phase evaluation, including:

  • Committee and Board review

  • Two in-person interviews

  • Financial and legal due diligence

 G.I.F.T. Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a G.I.F.T. Grant! We are proud to offer two grant tiers—$10,000 and $100,000—designed to support and accelerate Black-owned businesses in Kansas City, MO. Please review the eligibility and application guidelines below for both grant levels.

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Application Class

The $100,000 G.I.F.T. Grant will be awarded to a high-performing, Black-owned business based in Kansas City, MO. This grant is designed to accelerate growth and help a business become a significant employer in the community.

July 2025 Grant

$10,000  Due: July 8th

$100,000 Due: July 8th (*Awarded once)

 

October 2025 Grant 

$10,000 -Due : October 7

Deadlines:

$10K Grant Guidelines

  • Business must be at least 51% Black-owned.

  • Located in:

  • Kansas City, MO (from 9th St. to Bannister, Troost to Hardesty),

  • Southeast Kansas City, Raytown, or Grandview.

  • Must have been generating revenue for at least 3 months.

  • Annual revenue must not exceed $1 million.

  • Must demonstrate potential to create jobs.

Application Requirements:

  • Detailed plan for how the grant funds will be used

  • Documentation of business structure

  • Recent financial statement

  • $25 non-refundable application fee

Review and Selection Process

  • Committee review and interview

  • Assessment of business growth plan and impact potential.

Post-Award Support:

  • Optional access to business coaching and support services

  • Opportunities to reapply for additional support as your business grows

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