Many grants exist for rural long-term care homes in Kansas.
Long-term care facilities serve a critical need, particularly in rural communities. Older adults that can no longer care for themselves or adults with disabilities or severe medical issues often need supervised care, which long-term care facilities provide. Kansas rural long-term care homes with nonprofit status may qualify for many grant opportunities.
Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation
The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation seeks to promote philanthropic causes in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. According to the "Foundation Directory", the foundation focuses on nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, health, youth services and residential care facilities. The foundation awards grants for program support, equipment and capital campaigns. For 2010, submit proposals directly to the foundation.
Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation
61 E. Sunbridge, Suite 1
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-582-2310
The Commerce Bancshares Foundation
A corporate foundation -- the Commerce Bancshares Foundation -- supports nonprofit organizations in Kansas and Missouri in the areas of health, education, arts and human services including long-term care facilities. The foundation provides grants for program support, general support and capital expenses. To apply for 2010, submit an application to the nearest Commerce Bank branch in your area.
The Commerce Bancshares Foundation
922 Walnut, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-234-2000
commercebank.com
The Commonwealth Fund
For over 90 years, the Commonwealth Fund has invested in programs that promote better health care for all Americans especially the underserved such as children, low-income populations, minorities and the elderly. Through the Picker/Commonwealth Program on Quality of Care for Frail Elders, the foundation awards grants to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities throughout the United States that provide high quality care. The Foundation shows particular interest in innovative programs that could be replicated in other long-term care facilities. To apply for 2010, submit a letter of inquiry to the foundation.
The Commonwealth Fund
1 East 75th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-606-3800
commonwealthfund.org
The Kansas Health Foundation
The Kansas Health Foundation seeks to promote better health for all people in the state of Kansas. Through their recognition grants program, nonprofit organizations may apply for grants up to $25,000. Organizations such as rural long-term care facilities offering innovative care and programs in the area of health are eligible to apply. In 2010, organizations may apply directly to the foundation by March 15 or September 15.
The Kansas Health Foundation
309 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202
316-262-7676
kansashealth.org
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