The Recognition Grants Program:

A Conversation with Program StaffThursday January 29, 2015Thursday January 29, 2015

Today’s Presenters

Chan Brown Program Officer

Elissa Buller Grants Officer

Jonathan Rivers Associate Program Officer

Welcome & Purpose

This session is your opportunity…

To Learn

To Ask

To Clarify

To Connect

Welcome & Purpose

Housekeeping Items

At any time, please submit typed inquiries in the side bar’s “Questions” Box

This webinar will be recorded and posted on the Foundation Website

What is the Recognition Grant Program?

The Recognition Grant program funds unsolicited requests that propose projects that fit within the Foundation's mission of improving the health of all Kansans

The Foundation awards $2 Million annually

Grants of up to $25,000 per Organization per year

Applications deadlines are – March 15th & September 15th

How can funds be used to support policy initiatives?

• In addition to supporting projects, the Foundation also seeks to support initiatives that focus on promoting policy, systems and environmental (PSE) transformations that support health. Funding may be used to support the following activities of the proposed initiative:

• Strategic communication• Coalition building • Data collection to inform or support an initiative, or • Non-lobbying advocacy actions.

Recognition Grant Conference

•Conference Dates: April 8 -9, 2015•Opportunities for networking and professional development•All 2013 and 2014 applicants are invited•Register Early

The Recognition Grant Program

Ineligible Projects – Please Visit Website For Complete Listing

Medical Research Capital Campaigns Operating Deficits Lobbying as defined by the U.S. Internal

Revenue Code (IRC) section 4945(d)(1) Vehicles Medical Equipment Construction Projects Direct Mental Health Services Direct Medical Services

The Review Process

An independent review committee made up of

Kansans from all walks of life who live in different

areas of the state evaluate all of the grant

applications received in each Recognition Grant

cycle

Criteria & Typical Questions to Consider…

Does this proposal address a significant community health problem that is defined in a clear and compelling way?

Are the outcomes of the project clear, measurable and reasonable?

Is the budget appropriate for the planned activities?

How to Apply

Visit the Kansas Health Foundation Website

http://www.kansashealth.org/

Questions?