Affiliate Grant Program

Purpose: Provide grants within the Kendal System to Kendal affiliates to engage, partner with and support their efforts in the wider community around aging issues.

Geographic Scope: Kendal System affiliates only

Eligibility: All operating affiliates of the Kendal System are eligible to submit a request. The KCF board has reserved sufficient monies to award a grant to each affiliate.

Award Details:

• $10,000 per grant (increased from typical $5,000 in prior years)

Focus Areas (2022 example): Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and its Impact on Workforce Challenges

Related Resources: Applicants should review The Kendal System Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging foundation and structure (DEIB Pillars) for guidance.

Application Process

1. Eligibility Confirmation: Submit the name of your designated point-person to [email protected] to gain access to the application portal
2. Online Application: Complete application through Kendal Charitable Funds' online grant management platform
3. Submission: Only online applications will be considered
4. Review and Notification: KCF board reviews applications and makes awards

Application Requirements

• Designated point-person from your affiliate
• Online application portal access request
• Proposal detailing how funds will be utilized related to the grant initiative focus (typically DEIB-related)

Timeline (2022 example)

• Deadline: 11:59pm on Friday, June 17th, 2022
• Note: Specific current deadlines should be confirmed with the contact email