(Aug. 11, 2023) – The Patterson Family Foundation recently opened two grant opportunities for nonprofit, rural Kansas hospitals.
The Rural Hospital Equipment and Supplies grant supports medical equipment, medical supplies, PPE or other protective gear/equipment, equipment software, other equipment or supplies (i.e. kiosks for self-check-in, ventilation equipment, etc.). The maximum award amount is $100,000. All equipment must remain within the applying organization's facility for at least three years.
The Rural Hospital Telehealth grant supports telehealth license fees, equipment and supplies needed to host telehealth appointments, local broadband or hotspot expenses, provider/larger health care organization fees. The maximum award amount is $250,000.
Interested organizations can apply between Aug. 7 through Aug. 31, 2023, via the Patterson Family Foundation Grants Portal. Questions can be directed to Denise Schuele, Patterson Family Foundation.
--Jennifer Findley