The Topeka Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following initiatives for 2010:

Youth Development (Concept Paper Deadline was February 26, 2010.)
Collaborative initiatives which teach useful skills and build self-confidence of young people in Shawnee County ensuring capable, effective leaders for the next generation.

Mental Health
Educating, protecting and advancing the rights of persons with mental health disabilities in Shawnee County.

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

Capacity Building
Assisting organizations in developing leadership,  infrastructure and management systems that improve performance, impact and sustainability.

2010 Deadlines:

Youth Development
Concept Paper Due – Feb. 26 - deadline has passed.
Invitation for RFP – March
RFP Due – April
Interviews – May
Allocations – June

Mental Health
RFP Available – May 3
RFP Due – June
Interviews – July
Allocations – August

Healthy Lifestyles
Concept Paper Request Available – June 18
Concept Paper Due – July
Invitation for RFP – July/August
RFP Due – September
Interviews – October
Allocations – October

Capacity Building (Click here for survey)
Please complete a short survey … results will assist us in determining the topics of capacity building sessions which will be presented throughout the year at no cost to area nonprofit organizations.

Fax completed surveys to the Foundation
at 785-272-4644.