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19 Jan Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City Recently Awarded a $53,066 Grant to Developing Potential, Inc.
Developing Potential, Inc. was recently awarded a $53,066 grant from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City to allow adults with developmental disabilities to actively participate in health care programs where they can progress toward self-care and the highest level of independent living possible. HCF funding will provide compensation for the registered nurse who provides oversight, direct service and training and education to more than 150 clients, their families and caregivers at three locations. Funding will also be used to cover a portion of the costs for a certified yoga instructor, who will help clients improve both their physical and mental health by learning to focus on their body, their breathing, and stress reduction. The Increase Access to Services program serves DPI clients through annual health screenings, education, and care for clients’ daily medical needs.
16 Jan Jackson County COMBAT Treatment Program Awards $460,000 Grant to Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS) was recently awarded a $460,000 grant from Jackson County COMBAT Treatment Program to support their Addiction Recovery program. The CMHS Addiction Recovery program provides quality residential and outpatient services for low income men and women with addictions in Jackson County, MO. CMHS has one residential facility and utilizes Parkway Addition Center for outpatient services. The program accepts homeless clients or those struggling with other mental health issues.15 Jan How to Develop a Realistic Grant Calendar by AGS Staff
Even if your organization operates like a well-oiled machine, having a master grant calendar is a helpful tool when it comes to writing grants and managing the process and meeting deadlines. If your organization sees writing grants as daunting and complex, then a realistic grant...
15 Jan Country Club Christian Church Awards $10,000 Joint Grant to CASA of Jackson, Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties (CASA), in collaboration with Jackson County CASA were recently awarded $10,000 from the Country Club Christian Church to help pay salaries for Program Supervisors who are specially-trained to support volunteers advocating for children from birth to age five who are involved in the court system due to abuse or neglect.
15 Jan John W. and Effie E. Speas Charitable Foundation Provides $25,000 Grant to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the John W. and Effie E. Speas Charitable Foundation to provide advocates to children involved in the court system due to abuse, neglect, and other forms of maltreatment.
14 Jan American Century Foundation Gives a Grant to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently received a grant for $5,000 from the American Century Foundation to support their Child Advocacy Program. CASA will use funds for its Child Advocacy program that will provide 450 children with 185 volunteers who advocate directly for children involved in the court system due to abuse, neglect, or divorce-related custody and visitation disputes.
13 Jan Camp Fire National Headquarters Recently Received a $50,000 Grant from the RGK Foundation
Camp Fire National Headquarters was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the RGK Foundation to support their newly launched Key Market Initiative (KMI). The Camp Fire National Headquarters (aka Camp Fire) Key Market Initiative will significantly build capacity and strengthen operations for up to ten participating Camp Fire councils...
12 Jan BTLLF Recently Received a $150,000 Grant from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation (BTLLF) was recently awarded $150,000 from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City to allow Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet to provide emergency medical assistance to low-income individuals experiencing a short-term medical crisis. Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet facilitates better access for low-income individuals to short-term...
11 Jan Department of Health and Human Services Awards $5,263,034 Grant to Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools was recently awarded a $5,263,034 grant from Department of Health and Human Services to help provide for child development services of Head Start eligible children and families in Wyandotte County. Successful Beginnings will continue to provide educational, health, mental health, nutritional and oral health...