1. The Recognition Grants Program: A Conversation with Program Staff Thursday January 29, 2015

2. Today’s Presenters Chan Brown  Program Officer Elissa Buller  Grants Officer Jonathan Rivers  Associate Program Officer

3. Welcome & Purpose This session is your opportunity…  To Learn  To Ask  To Clarify  To Connect

4. Welcome & Purpose Housekeeping Items  At any time, please submit typed inquiries in the side bar’s “Questions” Box  This webinar will be recorded and posted on the Foundation Website

5. What is the Recognition Grant Program? The Recognition Grant program funds unsolicited requests that propose projects that fit within the Foundation's mission of improving the health of all Kansans  The Foundation awards $2 Million annually  Grants of up to $25,000 per Organization per year  Applications deadlines are – March 15 th & September 15 th

6. How can funds be used to support policy initiatives? In addition to supporting projects, the Foundation also seeks to support initiatives that focus on promoting policy, systems and environmental (PSE) transformations that support health. Funding may be used to support the following activities of the proposed initiative: Strategic communication Coalition building Data collection to inform or support an initiative, or Non-lobbying advocacy actions.

7. Recognition Grant Conference Conference Dates: April 8 -9, 2015 Opportunities for networking and professional development All 2013 and 2014 applicants are invited Register Early

8. The Recognition Grant Program Ineligible Projects – Please Visit Website For Complete Listing  Medical Research  Capital Campaigns  Operating Deficits  Lobbying as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 4945(d)(1)  Vehicles  Medical Equipment  Construction Projects  Direct Mental Health Services  Direct Medical Services

9. The Review Process  An independent review committee made up of Kansans from all walks of life who live in different areas of the state evaluate all of the grant applications received in each Recognition Grant cycle

10. Criteria & Typical Questions to Consider…  Does this proposal address a significant community health problem that is defined in a clear and compelling way?  Are the outcomes of the project clear, measurable and reasonable?  Is the budget appropriate for the planned activities?

11. How to Apply Visit the Kansas Health Foundation Website  http://www.kansashealth.org/ http://www.kansashealth.org/

12. Questions?