How much funding does Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships provide?

Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships provides $8,000 total awarded (individual amounts vary) in funding.

When is the deadline for Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships?

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

Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships

KANSAS BREASTFEEDING COALITION INC

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Funding Amount

$8,000 total awarded (individual amounts vary)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships

Funder: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) with support from United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Geographic Scope: Kansas

Focus Areas:

Supporting aspiring lactation support providers from underrepresented communities

Increasing diversity in the lactation support provider field

Addressing racial disparities in breastfeeding rates

Building a diverse lactation support workforce

Enabling culturally congruent care for diverse families

Eligibility:

Target populations: Latinx, Black, and Indigenous individuals

Must demonstrate commitment to supporting these communities

Written statement required sharing vision and passion for helping diverse families

Must be seeking to further education in the lactation field

Award Details:

Total funding available: $8,000 per cycle

Individual award amounts: Varies (8 scholars awarded in 2022)

Geographic distribution: Awards made to scholars in Southwest Kansas (3), Kansas City (2), Topeka (2), and Wichita (1)

Background: The KBC awards scholarships to support aspiring Latinx, Black, and Indigenous lactation support providers. Program addresses the 9% gap in breastfeeding rates between communities of color and the state average. The KBC commits to supporting scholarship recipients in pursuit of their goals and seeks additional ways to contribute to equity in breastfeeding for all Kansans.

Contact: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition

Co-Executive Director: Jennie Toland, (620) 255-5344

Email: jennie@ksbreastfeeding.org or info@ksbreastfeeding.org

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

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit Written Statement: Applicants provide a written statement sharing their:
- Vision for helping diverse families
- Passion for lactation support work
- Commitment to supporting their communities

2. Demonstrate Commitment: Show dedication to supporting Latinx, Black, or Indigenous communities through:
- Seeking education in the lactation field
- Community involvement
- Professional goals related to lactation support

3. Submit Application: Contact the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition with your written statement and application materials

Contact for Application:

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition

Email: info@ksbreastfeeding.org or jennie@ksbreastfeeding.org

Phone: (620) 255-5344

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

Note: Detailed application procedures and timeline should be requested directly from the KBC.

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