KBC Mini-Grant Initiative

Geographic Scope: Kansas

Focus Areas: Activities that will improve breastfeeding rates in local communities, including:

• Assisting communities to achieve "Community Supporting Breastfeeding Plus" designation
• Assisting child care providers to achieve "Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider" designation
• Assisting local health departments to achieve "Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department" designation
• Training local child care providers in breastfeeding family support
• Promoting workers' rights to lactation accommodations in the workplace
• Increasing access to skilled lactation support providers
• Opening breastfeeding support spaces with supplies
• Assisting employers to achieve "Breastfeeding Employee Support Award"

Eligibility: Local breastfeeding coalitions in Kansas

Award Details:

• Individual grants: Up to $2,000
• Total committed funding: $10,000 per funding cycle
• Past cycles have funded 3-7 coalitions per year
• Email: info@ksbreastfeeding.org
• Address: 8101 College Blvd. Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210
• Phone: (620) 255-5344

Background: The KBC awards mini-grants to support local breastfeeding coalitions in building communities where families can be supported in their decision to breastfeed. All grantees work in coordination with healthcare systems, healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community efforts.

Application Process

1. Submit proposal using the online application form provided by the KBC
2. Deadline: Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date (historically April 4th, but verify current year)
3. Contact KBC with any questions regarding the RFP at info@ksbreastfeeding.org or (620) 255-5344
4. Required Information: Application form includes project details describing how the funding will improve breastfeeding rates in the community

Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed application requirements are referenced but not fully detailed in the available website content. Applicants should contact the KBC directly or access the online application form for complete requirements.