Rapid REACH
Equity Fund
About the Rapid REACH Equity Fund
Eligibility Criteria
The REACH Healthcare Foundation announces the reopening of the Rapid REACH Equity Fund, an opportunity for small and developing nonprofit organizations to apply for flexible funding. Organizations must align with the foundation's mission of advancing health equity through coverage and care for underserved people in our region and provide healthcare services.
The Rapid REACH Equity Fund is a direct response from lessons learned through our work in the Centering Black Voices, in conjunction with our core mission of advancing health equity for all communities. The purpose of the fund is to provide access to financial resources beyond our usual grantmaking, with a primary focus on Black-, Brown-, Immigrant-, Refugee-, and rural-serving partners.
This fund provides unrestricted dollars with minimal requirements to aligned organizations that serve highly vulnerable populations, with the goal of eliminating a burdensome application process and reducing the turnaround time in awarding a grant. Learn more about our mission here.
Organizations must align with the foundation's mission of advancing health equity through coverage and care and provide healthcare services.
Examples of aligned services include:
To learn what activities are ineligible for funding, please view our for grant seekers page.
The Rapid REACH Equity Fund is a direct response from lessons learned through our work in the Centering Black Voices, in conjunction with our core mission of advancing health equity for all communities. The purpose of the fund is to provide access to financial resources beyond our usual grantmaking, with a primary focus on Black-, Brown-, Immigrant-, Refugee-, and rural-serving partners.
This fund provides unrestricted dollars with minimal requirements to aligned organizations that serve highly vulnerable populations, with the goal of eliminating a burdensome application process and reducing the turnaround time in awarding a grant. Learn more about our mission here.
Organizations must align with the foundation's mission of advancing health equity through coverage and care and provide healthcare services.
Examples of aligned services include:
- connecting clients to direct healthcare services through case management services;
- community health workers or care coordination;
- supporting clients in filling out health insurance forms and related paperwork through the use of health navigators or enrollment specialists;
- offering or directing clients to mental health services such as therapy or counseling;
- providing access to healthcare appointments through transportation for clients;
- and providing clients with preventative healthcare screenings.
To learn what activities are ineligible for funding, please view our for grant seekers page.
SERVICE AREA
Organization must be domiciled and providing services within the REACH Foundation six-county service area: Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, and Cass, Jackson, and Lafayette counties in Missouri.
ORGANIZATION STATUS
Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) organization or rural governmental entity.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS
Organization’s annual operating budget is up to $300,000.
GRANT RANGE
Up to $5,000.
How to Apply
To apply for a 2024 Rapid REACH Equity Fund grant, click the link below. Applications will be accepted until all allocated funding is deployed. If you have questions about the process, please reference the FAQ section below or reach out to us at grants@reachhealth.org.
Purpose
These grants are designed to support organizations that focus on highly vulnerable populations: Black-, Brown-, Immigrant-, Refugee-, and rural-serving partners.
This fund will provide unrestricted dollars with minimal application requirements to organizations that serve highly vulnerable populations, with the goal of reducing the turnaround time in awarding a grant.
This fund will provide unrestricted dollars with minimal application requirements to organizations that serve highly vulnerable populations, with the goal of reducing the turnaround time in awarding a grant.
FAQs
Are organizations eligible to apply for more than one Rapid REACH grant?
Organizations may apply for a Rapid REACH grant once every 12 months.
How long will this grant opportunity be available?
The Rapid REACH Equity Fund will remain open until all allocated funds have been awarded for this calendar year.
Can we use Rapid REACH funds to host an event?
No, REACH has other funding mechanisms for event sponsorships. Contact program staff at grants@reachhealth.org to discuss opportunities.
How long is the grant term?
Short-term, up to six months.
Will there be any reporting requirements?
No. This funding is designed to alleviate traditional grant requirements.
How soon will the grants be awarded and paid?
Our goal is to review applications and respond as soon as possible. We are striving to alleviate long turn-around times in grant processing.
Will we be required to sign a grant agreement/contract?
No, grants of this size do not require a formal agreement/contract.
What supporting documentation will I need to apply for this funding?
Applicants will not be required to submit any documentation. REACH staff will verify 501(c)(3) status and review available Form 990 tax returns online.
What if my organization has not filed a 990?
Generally, tax-exempt organizations must file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ). Most small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less can satisfy their annual reporting requirement by electronically submitting Form 990-N if they choose not to file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Churches, some church-affiliated organizations, governmental organizations and certain other types of organizations are exempted from filing. Therefore, if your organization is required to file an annual information return and has not done so, it may not be eligible for funding. Contact program staff at grants@reachhealth.org for more information.
What if my question is not listed above?
Please contact program staff at grants@reachhealth.org. We’re happy to answer any questions.
