The program offers funding for projects geared towards quality of life improvements. Recipients are not-for-profit neighborhood groups registered with Kansas City + the State of Missouri.
Since the program’s launch in 2023, the Neighborhood Services Department has awarded funding in multiple cycles. Earlier this year, 23 organizations across Kansas City were awarded $455,000 in funding as part of the initiative’s Midyear Neighborhood Empowerment Grant Cycle.
What’s next?
The Neighborhood Empowerment Grant program will continue to fund organizations that hope to improve the city. Projects can focus on areas like community engagement, public safety, enhancing neighborhood identity, and beautification efforts.
Organizations hoping to receive funding should get ready to apply. Applications for the 2025-2026 Annual Grant Cycle will open next Monday, March 17.
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $43+ | A multi-genre, multi-lingual, and absolutely beloved “little orchestra” performs an irresistible set anchored by 20th century pop and jazz.
The Moth: A Storytelling Competition | 7:30 p.m. | Knuckleheads Kansas City | $15 | Listen to five-minute stories and prepare your own — this month’s theme is “beef,” stories about feuds, frenemies, and bad blood.
Tuesday, March 11
Speaking Freely | 6 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free | This program will feature a panel taking a historic look at the importance of free speech in America’s democracy.
Hard Candy Kansas City with Suzie Toot | 7-9:30 p.m. | Hamburger Mary’s | $23 | The queen from the current season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” brings her 1920s style to this local show.
Wednesday, March 12
Sip & Glaze | 6-9 p.m. | Transparent Brewing Company, Grandview | $50+ | Sip a drink or two as an instructor teaches you to make a usable, ceramic masterpiece like a bowl, beer stein, or bird feeder.
Thursday, March 13
Women in Jazz Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | American Jazz Museum | $5 | Your knowledge of female musicians will be instrumental to your success at this game.
City council has approved a comprehensive funding package to support the Parade Park Homes redevelopment. The $300 million project will transform the community into a mix-used neighborhood including 1,100 affordable homes with residences for seniors and families. Work is slated to begin this summer.
Civic
Designers presented a new plan for Prairie Village’s $30 million new City Hall project. Earlier this year, the city purchased a property on Mission Road, the current site of Mission Road Bible Church, for the development. City council has not yet decided if it will approve the design plan. (Johnson County Post)
Sports
Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton won’t have to tackle a transition to a new team. KC has signed the defensive player to a three-year, $45 million contract. Bolton was drafted to the Chiefs in 2021 and has since set the team’s record for most tackles in a single season. (NFL)
Pets
Kansas City will resume control of its animal services operations. City Council approved a motion to transfer responsibility from nonprofit KC Pet Project to the City’s Neighborhood Services Department, aiming to improve effectiveness and response times. The service transition will be completed by the end of the year.
Coming Soon
If you miss the Macy’s at Metro North Crossing, chair up. Topeka-based company Furniture Mall will move into the 150,000-sqft Northland site and will start renovating the space in April. An opening date has not yet been announced. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Biz
Two longtime Kansas City morning radio shows have signed off for a final time. Late last week “The Johnny Dare Morning Show” on 98.9 The Rock + “The Ponch and Nikki Show” on 99.7 The Point were abruptly ended. The cancellations are attributed to downsizing from media company Audacy. (The Kansas City Star)
Sports
That’s a wrap for the KC Roo’s basketball season. The men’s team was knocked out of the Summit League tournament quarterfinals by Omaha last Thursday. The women’s team won their quarterfinal game on Friday, but was knocked out of their bracket in the semifinals by Oral Roberts on Saturday.
Mansion Monday
If you’ve ever dreamed of living on your own ranch, Blue River Farm could be a glimpse into that life. The property sits on 67 acres and offers six bedrooms, five full bathrooms, four private guest houses, and a 75-year-old barn with 15 horse stalls.
Job
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