Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) Grant Requests

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Grant Requests

Geographic Scope: Shreveport-Bossier area, Louisiana

Overview:
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System serves as the area's Children's Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH). The Foundation provides grants to support equipment, training, and services for pediatric departments to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Funding Sources:

• Local and national partners including Walmart/Sam's Club, Panda Express, JoAnn, Albertson's, Dairy Queen, Take 5 Oil Change, Ollie's, Ace Hardware, RE/MAX, Valvoline Oil Change, and Love's Travel Stops
• Individual donors who designate gifts to CMN Hospitals
• Associates who give through the annual Associate Giving Campaign

Use It or Lose It Policy

• Grant funds not used within 6 months of award will be returned to the Foundation
• Requestors may reapply in the next grant cycle

Eligible Costs

• Equipment purchases
• Training and educational programs
• Services to enhance patient care
• First-year service contracts for new equipment

Ineligible Costs

• Ongoing costs after year one: Departments are responsible for service contracts, supplies, and subscription costs beginning in year two
• Costs not including all applicable taxes and shipping (Louisiana state and local taxes = 9.7%)

Patient Story Requirement

• If CMNH funds are awarded, requestor must submit a patient story within 6 months of merchandise being in active use
• Story must include patient contact information and a photo of the equipment/service
• Clinicians appearing in photos must provide signed photo consent

Contact Information:

• Grant Contact: Kelley Matkins, CMNH Program Director
• Email: kelley.matkins@christushealth.org
• Cell: 318.588.0781
• Foundation Phone: (318) 681-6781
• Foundation Fax: (318) 798-8317
• Address: 1400 East Bert Kouns, Suite 104, Shreveport, LA 71105

Application Process

Processing Timeline:

• Application processing time: 4-6 weeks
• Applicant will be contacted with committee decision

Required Materials:

1. Completed grant request form (specific form not detailed in provided content)
2. Vendor quotes including all applicable taxes and shipping charges
3. Documentation of equipment or service specifications
4. Budget information

Vendor Quote Requirements:

• Must include all applicable taxes
• Must include shipping and handling charges
• Louisiana state and local taxes = 9.7%

Patient Story Submission (if awarded):

• Submit within 6 months of merchandise being in active use
• Must include:
  • Contact information for patient/guardian who benefitted
  • Picture of equipment or service in use
  • Signed photo consent form if clinicians appear in photo
  • Description of how CMNH funds benefitted patients and department
• Submit via email to: kelley.matkins@christushealth.org
• Deadline for story submission: September 15 (annually)