The Patterson Family Foundation is seeking applications for its Entrepreneurship and Business Support Grant.
Donor Name: Patterson Family Foundation
State: Kansas, Missouri
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/13/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity strengthens rural entrepreneurship by supporting mentorship, technical assistance, and programming that helps entrepreneurs start, sustain, and grow their businesses. Projects should expand access to resources and reinforce the entrepreneurial ecosystem in rural communities. Applicants should plan to report on the number of entrepreneurs served, the services provided, key business outcomes, and any new partnerships or ecosystem connections developed through the project.
Eligible Uses of Funds
- Business development programs
- Mentorship and coaching
- Technical Assistance
- Ecosystem and networking building
- Entrepreneur recruitment and outreach.
Eligibility Criteria
- Location: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving a county or community within the Patterson Family Foundation’s Kansas or western Missouri catchment area.
- Nonprofit Status: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public school district, government entity, or be sponsored by an organization that meets these classifications.
For more information, visit Patterson Family Foundation.
