The New Business Ideas initiative is back!
What is the New Business Idea Program?
In 2019, KenCrest launched a grant opportunity to fund new business ideas, service delivery, and innovations. It’s a great opportunity to develop new models and products to benefit KenCrest’s stakeholders and programs. Need more information? Contact NewIdeas@kencrest.org.
Who Can Apply?
Everyone!
- KenCrest staff
- Volunteers
- Consultants
- Community Partners
- Those invested in improving the lives of children and those with intellectual disabilities
How to Apply
Get a virtual tour of the museum. Ideal for Letters for Intent for New Business Idea funding will be accepted between July 1and September 30, 2021. Conditional awards will be announced on November 15, 2021, based on KenCrest’s mission and strategic alignment. Conditional award recipients are required to submit business plans by January 14, 2022. KenCrest Centers Board of Directors will announce the recipients in February 2022.
Upcoming Webinars
Join us for one of the upcoming Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about NBI and the application process.
Here are this years Lunch & Learn Webinar dates:
June 29th
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July 27th
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August 24th
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Sept. 14th
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NBI Timeline
Get to know our opening times, ticket
- LOI will open on July 1, 2021 and will close on September 30, 2021
- Conditional award notifications will be disseminated on November 15, 2021
- Business plan submissions will be due by January 14, 2022
- Final awards will be approved by KenCrest Centers Board in February 2022
Plus, once a month we’ll be offering an NBI game!
Download June’s game here. Please email your completed game to newideas@kencrest.org with your name, email, and department by 6/22/2020.
Check out previous funded projects on the KenCrest main website at www.KenCrest.org/newbusinessideas