The Topeka Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following initiatives for 2012:

Youth Development (Concept Paper Now Available! Deadline is February 6, 2012.)
Collaborative initiatives which teach useful skills and build self-confidence of young people in Shawnee County ensuring capable, effective leaders for the next generation. Click here for the on-line application.

Mental Health

Educating, protecting and advancing the rights of persons with mental health disabilities in Shawnee County. The RFP will be available on-line May 1, 2012. Please note -- that prior to submitting the RFP (Deadline: June 19, 2012) a one-on-one session must be scheduled to present idea to the Foundation. One-on-One sessions will be scheduled for May 22nd and 23rd.

Healthy Lifestyles
Programs/projects which facilitate healthy lifestyles for residents in Nemaha, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Osage and Lyon Counties.

The Healthy Lifestyles Concept Paper will be available on-line August 1st and will be due August 21st.

The Topeka Community Foundation has a paperless grant application process. All applications are submitted and reviewed on-line. If you have questions or need assistance, please call the office at 785-272-4804 or email Marsha Pope at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2012 Deadlines:

Youth Development
Concept Paper Due – Feb. 6th
Invitation for RFP – Early March
RFP Due – Late March
Interviews – April
Allocations – April/May

Mental Health
RFP Available On-Line – May
One-On-One Interviews – May
RFP Due – June 
Interviews/Allocations – July
 

Healthy Lifestyles
Concept Paper Available – August 1
Concept Paper Due – Late August
Invitation for RFP – September
RFP Due – October
Interviews/Allocations – November