Rapid Equity Fund

Funder: REACH Healthcare Foundation in partnership with Wyandotte Health Foundation

A flexible funding opportunity for small and developing nonprofit organizations aligned with health equity advancement. Designed to eliminate burdensome application processes and reduce turnaround time for grant awards. The fund supports grassroots organizations that primarily serve Black, Brown, Immigrant, Refugee, and rural populations.

Mission Alignment

Aligned Services Examples:

• Connecting clients to direct healthcare services through case management
• Community health workers or care coordination
• Supporting clients in filling out health insurance forms through health navigators or enrollment specialists
• Offering or directing clients to mental health services (therapy, counseling)
• Providing access to healthcare appointments through transportation
• Providing clients with preventative healthcare screenings

Geographic Scope

• Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas
• Cass, Jackson, and Lafayette counties in Missouri
• Kansas City, Missouri

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Status: Section 501(c)(3) organization OR rural governmental entity
• Annual Operating Budget: Up to $500,000
• Target Population: Organizations that primarily serve Black, Brown, Immigrant, Refugee, and rural populations
• Exclusion: Organizations with an active REACH grant are not eligible
• Reapplication: Organizations may apply once every 12 months; ineligible after receiving three grants total

Award Details

• Award Amount: Up to $10,000
• Grant Term: 12 months
• Unrestricted Funds: Yes, flexible funding
• Processing Timeline: Usually within a few weeks

Ineligible Activities

• Healthcare or aid for individuals
• Health services for Medicare-eligible populations
• Medical research
• Programs focused on a single disease
• Animal-assisted therapy programs
• Endowments
• Fundraising events
• Operating deficits
• Event hosting

What Makes This Different

• No traditional grant requirements
• No reporting requirements
• No formal grant agreement/contract required
• No supporting documentation needed (staff verifies 501(c)(3) status and Form 990 online)
• Rapid turnaround on awards
• Designed to alleviate long grant processing times

Availability

• Fund remains open until allocated funds awarded for calendar year
• Returns annually

Contact Information

REACH Healthcare Foundation: grants@reachhealth.org

Wyandotte Health Foundation: WHF@wyandottehealth.org

Address: 8131 Metcalf Ave Ste 200, Overland Park, KS 66204

How to Apply

Application Route Based on Location:

1. If located in Wyandotte County, Kansas:
   • Apply through Wyandotte Health Foundation Application
   • Contact: WHF@wyandottehealth.org
2. If located in Allen or Johnson counties in Kansas; Cass, Jackson, or Lafayette counties in Missouri; or Kansas City, Missouri:
   • Apply through REACH Foundation Application
   • Contact: grants@reachhealth.org

Application Requirements

• Supporting Documentation: NONE required
• Staff Verification: REACH and Wyandotte Health Foundation staff will verify 501(c)(3) status and review available Form 990 tax returns online
• Form 990 Exception: If organization is required to file Form 990 but has not done so, may not be eligible; contact staff at grants@reachhealth.org for more information

Reporting & Agreements

• Reporting Requirements: No
• Grant Agreement/Contract: Not required for grants of this size
• Documentation: Minimal to none

Processing Timeline

• Applications reviewed as soon as possible
• Goal: Response usually within a few weeks
• Designed to reduce long turnaround times

Questions

Contact program staff at grants@reachhealth.org or call (913) 432-4196 / (866) 866-8805