The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are partnering with other state and federal agencies to host a workshop centered around grant opportunities for the local community or provider organization. Target population for this workshop includes health and social services providers, faith-based and community leaders, community and economic developers, city commissioners, city and county staff, school board members, workforce development boards, bankers, community colleges, and university staff. 

Topics will include: 

  • Federal grant Application Process 
  • Federal and State Funding Opportunities 
  • Important Tips for Writing a Strong Application and Applying for Funding 
  • Technical Assistance and Resources 
  • Working with Foundations 
  • Breakout sessions on day 2 to talk through example projects and application of programs 

Dates: July 11-12, 2023 
Location: Historic Santa Fe Depot, 101 E Wyatt Earp Blvd, Dodge City, KS 

Click Here to Register

For more information contact: Kerri Falletti, 785-207-5206, kerri.falletti@ks.gov 

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.