Online Applications

(Note-all HCF application deadlines are due by 12:00 p.m. noon)

Foundation Defined Grants

The Foundation Defined Grants Application has two stages and FDG Applicants must complete both stages: Letter of Intent (stage 1) and Full Proposal Narrative (stage 2). Full proposals are received and reviewed by staff and outside reviewers. Grants are ultimately approved and awarded by the HCF Board.

2013 Safety Net RFP

2013 Safety Net Deadline Dates:

  • Letter of Intent - July 17, 2013 at 12 pm (noon)
  • Full Proposal Submission - August 21, 2013 at 12 pm (noon)
  • Awards Announced - December 11, 2013

    • STAGE 1: LETTER OF INTENT

    To begin a Safety Net online application, please click the following link:

    Link Will Be Posted Soon!
    All Applicants must complete and submit electronic Letter of Intent Applications with the following attachments:

  • Letter of Intent Narrative Template
  • IRS Letter of Determination (for 501c3 orgs) or enabling statute/legislation or official description of purpose (for government agencies).

    • STAGE 2: FULL PROPOSAL
    For tips and Reviewer feedback regarding how to submit a successful application, click here:
    Grant application tips sheet

    All Applicants must complete and submit electronic Full Proposal Application with the following attachments:
    A New Narrative Template will be posted soon.

  • Application & Reporting Budget Template
  • Program Logic Model & Outcome Measurement Framework
    examples     (doc)(optional)
  • FDG Application checklist

    • 501(C)3 Applicants Include the following attachments:

  • IRS Letter of Determination
  • Copy of your organization’s most recent IRS 990 Report (nonprofit tax return).
  • Most recent audit
  • Board approved current fiscal year operating budget
  • Roster of board of directors with diversity information (race and gender)

    • Governmental entities must include:

  • enabling statute/legislation or official description of purpose
  • authorized budget or current financial statement
  • list of elected/appointed officials who oversee the entity performance

    • IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: City, Hospital, and University Applicants : Cities, hospitals and universities are allowed to submit 2 proposals per each Foundation Defined Grant (FDG) round; however, if you are unsure whether other departments within your organization have already submitted application(s) , please contact Karen Cornish-Guile at 816.242.0706 to inquire before beginning the lengthy application process. Thank you.

    For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the FAQ page on our website. HCF also encourages prospective applicants to contact us at 816.241.7006 with any questions regarding the electronic application process. Click here for “Helpful Tips on Submitting Your Grant Application” (pdf).

    Applicant Defined Grants

    Applications for Application Defined Grants (ADGs) will be reviewed on a regular basis throughout the year. Organizations interested in applying for ADGs will be asked to complete the following Electronic Grant Application. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the first Wednesday of each month. A complete schedule of 2013 ADG deadlines can be found on the Grant deadlines page at http://www.hcfgkc.org/grant-deadlines

    Once an online application is submitted, you will receive a brief acknowledgment mail from the Foundation. If you do not receive the email within 24 hours please contact our office at 816.241.7006.
    All Applicants must complete and submit an electronic Application with the following attachments:

    Please click the following link to begin a new ADG application:

    https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_679?SA=SNA&FID=35003

    Once you’ve began an application, please use the following link to log-in and RETURN TO A SAVED APPLICATION:

    https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_679?SA=AM

    Please direct all ADG questions to:
    Mary Kettlewell
    Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City
    2700 East 18th St., Suite 220
    Kansas City , MO 64127
    Phone: 816.241.7006
    E-mail: mkettlewell@hcfgkc.org

    Please note that HCF Program Officers may choose to pend your request for various reasons, which could result in a longer review period.