Kansas Innovation Fund Grant

Three-Part Purpose Statement
Every successful organization has to know its “Why.” These three statements serve as our overall goals and our greatest aspirations.
Empower Kansas to lead the nation in health.Eliminate the inequities that lead to the greatest health disparities.For KHF to become THE model for philanthropic impact
Are you a visionary, a problem solver, or someone who is passionate about creating positive change in your community? Is your organization open to exploring new strategies and taking bold steps toward innovation? Have you come across ideas or projects from community members, youth or nonprofit staff that you are eager to implement but lack the necessary resources? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you to consider applying for the Kansas Innovation Fund.
KHF will provide up to $5,000 for each approved idea/project. Our goal is to provide a funding opportunity for nonprofits looking to explore new strategies to solve complex issues.
How the Opportunity Works
To enable eligible Kansas nonprofits to test innovative ideas to address health and health equity, KHF is providing mini grants of up to $5,000. The mini grants will support a range of ideas from different sectors that address the underlying factors causing poor health outcomes and health disparities.
Criteria for Grant Selection
Does your funding request:
Make it possible for more Kansans to have the opportunity to live a healthy life, or improve overall health?Propose a new and innovative project for your organization?Benefit Kansans or Kansas communities?

Eligibility

Any eligible 501(c)(3) organization, government entity, or church in Kansas–classified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding must be for a new project, rather than going toward existing operations or programming.

Ineligibility

Must not be a “supporting organization” described in Section 509(a)(3), and not a “private foundation” as defined in Section 509(a).Our organization does have a list of grant exclusions, or projects for which our grant funds may not be used. These include any of the following activities:Medical researchContributions to capital campaignsOperating deficits or retirement of debtEndowment programs not initiated by KHFActivities supporting political candidates or voter registration drives, as defined in IRC section 4945(d)(1)Vehicles, such as vans or busesMedical equipmentConstruction projects or real estate acquisitionsBoth KHF and match funding from other foundations or organizations may be used for community enhancement projects.Direct mental health servicesDirect medical servicesGrants to individualsAnnual fund drivesFundraising events

501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, or churches in Kansas with independent tax-exempt status; fiscal sponsorships not permitted.