Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships
Funding Amount
$8,000 total awarded (individual amounts vary)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Eligible organizations
- Target populations: Latinx, Black, and Indigenous individuals
Other requirements
- 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
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:
Eligibility:
Award Details:
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
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:
Note: Detailed application procedures and timeline should be requested directly from the KBC.
What Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc reported $9,996 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2024, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $222K
- Median grant
- $67K
- Range
- $65K–$89K
- By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Lawrence, KS; Iola, KS; Wichita, KS.
Example grants
Kansas University Endowment Association · Lawrence, KS
Built for babies ztt
$89K
Thrive Allen County Inc · Iola, KS
Built for babies ztt
$67K
Wichita Birth Justice Society · Wichita, KS
Built for babies ztt
$65K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
KBC Mini-Grant Initiative
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc
Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Color-Filled Breastfeeding: Clinical Lactation Training Program Scholarships
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc
Amount
Varies (full scholarships to BIPOC students)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KBC Capacity Grant Initiative
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc
Amount
Up to $1,280
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grants
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 27, 2026
Uprooting Racism Training (URFS)
Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc
Amount
$75 - $150 per individual; $60 - $150 per person for groups (10-30 people, $1,800 - $4,500 suggested group honorarium)
Deadline
November 12, 2026
Ready to apply for Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships. Now let's win it.