KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs announced 18 grant recipients from the Hunt Family Foundation Spring Grant Cycle.
Each spring, the Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation provide grants to various organizations that work to make the Kansas City region a better place for children and families to grow. During the 2026 Spring Cycle, over $350,000 was awarded to 18 regional organizations.
“The Kansas City Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation are proud to support these 18 organizations and their missions,” Vice President of Community Impact and Civic Affairs Anne Scharf said. “These organizations reflect the spirit of our founder Lamar Hunt and the Hunt Family Foundation by responding to community-identified needs and helping expand opportunities for low-income children and families across Kansas and Missouri.”
The following organizations received 2026 Hunt Family Foundation grants:
Amethyst Place
A long-term supportive housing program for women and children recovering from generational poverty, substance abuse, and trauma.
Child Protection Center
Works to build a healthier community by leading the multidisciplinary response to the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and violence.
Community Linc
Equips and empowers homeless families to achieve stable housing, resilience, and lasting independence through comprehensive housing programs, personalized support, and community partnerships.
EarlystART
Ensures children in vulnerable communities have a strong start in their development through three quality early education centers, wraparound family support, and an arts-based curriculum.
El Centro, Inc.
Works to strengthen communities and improve lives of Latinos and others through educational, social, and economic opportunities.
Front Porch Alliance
Works with Kansas City eastside neighborhoods to meet their changing needs at home and school by serving children and families providing opportunities for early childhood development, youth leadership, community engagement, and lasting change.
Kansas City Public Schools District
Upholds the promise of an equitable educational experience so Kansas City students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Kanbe’s Markets
Works to serve vulnerable communities and families across the Kansas City metro while reducing unnecessary nutritious food waste discarded to landfills.
Lead to Read KC
Mobilizes the community to solve the literacy crisis by connecting students with reading mentors, resources, and unwavering support.
Literacy KC
Works to advance literacy within the Kansas City metropolitan area through direct services, advocacy, and collaboration.
Mother’s Refuge
Serves the Kansas City community to shelter and educate homeless, pregnant, and parenting young women by providing comprehensive services that empower them to make successful life decisions for themselves and their babies.
Seton Center
Works to improve health and transform lives through its mission to break the cycle of poverty by providing dental, food, clothing, hygiene, children’s mental health, and diaper assistance.
Sunflower House
Protects children in the Kansas City community from physical and sexual abuse through education, advocacy, forensic, medical, and mental health services ensuring children feel safe in nurturing families and communities.
System of Care Initiatives, Inc.
Provides a coordinated network of support focused on providing high-quality early education for low-income families.
The Children’s Place
Kansas City’s specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children.
The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund
Offers support to Latino families in Greater Kansas City through grantmaking, scholarship support, and college advising.
WeCode KC
Provides technology concepts and leadership development to create a pipeline of future-ready technology professionals through project-based learning and innovative programs.
Youth Guidance
Creates and implements school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles and focus on their education to succeed in school and life.
Since the inception of the Spring Grant Cycle in 2023, the Hunt Family Foundation has awarded 64 grants and over $1.2 million in funding to organizations that benefit children and families in the Kansas City region. More information about the Hunt Family Foundation Spring Grant Cycle can be found at www.chiefs.com/community/springgrantcycle.
About The Hunt Family Foundation
The Hunt Family Foundation remains committed to making a lasting impact in the Kansas City community through various work including philanthropy, community programming, and volunteerism. The dedication honors the legacy of Lamar Hunt’s ambition in prioritizing four pillars of community service including children’s health and wellness, families in crisis, civic responsibility, and the legacy of the Chiefs and the NFL. For more information about the Hunt Family Foundation, please visit www.chiefs.com/community.huntfamilyfoundation.