Building Together
Community transformation at scale requires coordinated investment across sectors. SITE’s partners provide capital, expertise, and community connections that make integrated development possible.
Our Projects & Partnerships
Community transformation at this scale requires coordinated investment and technical expertise. SITE’s partners provide the capital, specialized knowledge, and community connections that make integrated development operational rather than aspirational.
Funding Partners
Kansas City, MO
$415,000 coordinated CDBG and HOME investment across workforce development, housing construction, and land preparation. Municipal recognition of an integrated approach through consolidated funding rather than separate program silos.
Ambetter Home State Health
$5,000 innovation grant supporting SIPS construction workforce curriculum development, safety equipment, and participant transportation for Lister First Build program.
Wise Owl Ventures
Bridge financing partnership providing upfront project capital, eliminating the cash flow delays inherent in reimbursement-based public funding while maintaining community accountability.
Technical Partners
KC MASS Services
KC MASS Services provides construction expertise and industry connections linking graduates to Kansas City’s construction employment network.
Emerald Environmental
Emerald Environmental delivers technical expertise in brownfield evaluation and site restoration, supporting both workforce training and actual project remediation.
EWI Works
EWI Works provides specialized training in environmental assessment techniques and restoration protocols supporting workforce pipeline development.
Great Jobs KC & Prep KC
Great Jobs KC and Prep KC connect SITE graduates to broader workforce development infrastructure and career advancement pathways.
Community Partners
AbilityKC
AbilityKC ensures universal design reflects actual resident needs rather than minimum code compliance through accessibility consultation and rehabilitation services expertise.
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) provides regional planning coordination connecting SITE to broader Kansas City area development initiatives.
KC STEM Alliance
KC STEM Alliance offers educational partnerships providing training space and curriculum development support for workforce programs.
Partnership Opportunities
If your organization invests in workforce development, affordable housing, environmental justice, or community-controlled economic development, there’s likely a place in SITE’s integrated model.
Current priorities: workforce training facility and construction equipment, housing development co-investment, environmental remediation technical partnerships, and federal grant collaborations requiring matching funds.