Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation - Grants

TYPES OF GRANTS

Grants offered may fall under the areas of research, education, public training programs, programs in school, equipment, services, etc.

TYPES OF GRANTS:

Priority will be given to those proposals most consistent with the Foundation's mission and with the widest potential benefit to the community.

The mission of The Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation is committed to funding projects that improve the overall heath and well-being of the Lee's Summit Community. Grants should support sustainable, community-centered initiatives that address both healthcare and the broader social aspects of health, such as food security, education and safety.

This may include projects in the areas of:

GRANT GUIDELINES PDF

GRANT APPLICATION

Please contact the Foundation via email at glshf571@gmail.com if you have any questions concerning grants.

INTERIM GRANT REPORT

FINAL GRANT REPORT

• Research

• Education

• Public training programs

• Programs in schools

• Clinics for indigent care

• Equipment

• Services

• Other creative projects may be presented

Preference is given to requests for funds to seed a cause that can be self-supporting within a reasonable time.

Applicants may apply for multi-year grants.

GRANT REQUESTS:

• Grant requests of $2,500 to $10,000 will be considered.

• Grant requests may be submitted from September 1st to October 31st

• Grant awards are announced in January

• All grant requests must be submitted through the GLSHF application

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, focus, probability of achieving goals, budget, and the potential positive impact on the community.

The core funding priorities of the foundation are:

Community Health and Well-being
Sustainability and Impact
Mental, Behavioral, Preventive Health & Education
Efficiency and Scope
Measurable Goals & Evaluation
Health Equity and Social Aspects
Collaboration , Community Engagement, Promotion & Visibility

PAYMENT:

Payment will be made on the following timeline: 50% at time of notification, 25% at mid-year Interim Report, and 25% at end of grant cycle, unless the recipient can demonstrate that they need all the funds up front.

RESTRICTIONS:

Grants will be made to public charities for projects/proposals designed to impact the greater Lee’s Summit area.

Grants will not be made to, or for the benefit of, any individual.

Grants will not be awarded for day-to-day operating expenses or salaries of any organization with the exception of "seed" dollars as mentioned in TYPES OF GRANTS above.