KCP&L Corporate Contributions Program

Our approach:
As a local company headquartered in Greater Kansas City and serving more than 800,000 customers in the region, KCP&L’s approach to community support is simple – a healthy company is dependent on a healthy community.

KCP&L’s commitment to this is evident through financial support, and the selfless time given by thousands of employees. That said, our community and financial resources are limited and requests must be evaluated based on connectedness to our focus areas and a proven record of effectiveness by the agencies.

Areas of focus:

At-risk youth  KCP&L supports agencies serving youth, who are vulnerable or at-risk due to socio-economic conditions. We invest in existing and emerging initiatives supporting the educational development of children from birth to career or vocation. Partner agencies are ones that have a mission statement focusing on children in this category due to poverty, violence, major life disruption and transitions.

Environment  KCP&L supports environmental efforts that build on our current business practices. These programs are targeted toward sustainability efforts and conservation and beautification of our region’s natural resources.

Economic Development  KCP&L supports agencies and strategic initiatives focused on retaining and stimulating economic development in distressed and underserved areas as well as workforce development programs geared toward the utility industry.

Evaluation - The following criteria will be used to rank requests:

• Alignment with one or all of KCP&L’s focus areas
• Agency history of effectiveness
• Agency financial soundness
• KCP&L Board Representation with the agency
• KCP&L active volunteers with the agency

Funds not available to the following: 

• Individuals (conferences, trips, scholarships etc.)
• Non profit agencies outside our service area
• Journal advertising
• School-affiliated groups (bands, choirs, athletic teams, events etc.)
• Health/single disease organizations
• Sporting/athletic related agencies and activities

Requirements for submitting a request:

• Agency contact and phone number
• Specific dollar amount requested of Kansas City Power & Light
• A list of the agency's board members
• A statement of the agency's purpose and goals and how it measure effectiveness
• A summary of clients served by the agency
• Budget information (agency-wide and program specific)
• Size and source of other corporate and foundation grants
• A copy of documentation showing tax-exempt status - 501(C)3

To submit a proposal, select a link below:

• KCP&L Grant Request
• KCP&L Sponsorship

Review Process: 
There is no deadline. Submitted proposals are reviewed by an internal committee periodically throughout the year. We recommend agencies submit requests three to six months in advance of the event or programming need.