Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative

Q: How much funding does Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative provide?

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Q: When is the deadline for Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative

Funder: Not specified in documentation (external funder partnering with Kansas Health Foundation and United Methodist Health Ministry Fund)

Grantee: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) - selected as one of four Kansas nonprofit organizations

Geographic Scope: Kansas

Focus Areas:

Supporting the KBC's First 1,000 Days Kansas advocacy program

Advancing advocacy work to support Black, Indigenous, and Latinx families

Critical period: From woman's pregnancy through child's second birthday

Building a culture of breastfeeding support by removing barriers and increasing equitable opportunities

Award Details:

Duration: 3-year initiative

KBC is one of four Kansas nonprofits selected to participate

Award amount not specified in available documentation

Funding supports advocacy program expansion and partnership collaboration

Partners:

Kansas Health Foundation (KHF)

United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (UMHMF)

Three other Kansas nonprofit organizations (not named)

Eligibility:

Selected through competitive process

KBC chosen based on demonstrated capacity and alignment with equity goals

Contact: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition

Chair: Stephanne Rupnicki

Address: 8101 College Blvd. Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210

Email: info@ksbreastfeeding.org

Background: This initiative reflects KBC's commitment to expanding advocacy work focused on supporting Black, Indigenous, and Latinx families during the critical first 1,000 days of life. The funding builds on the organization's work with members and partners in the breastfeeding community.