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 1 and September 30, 2022. Conditional awards will be announced on November 15, 2022, based on KenCrest’s mission and strategic alignment. Conditional award recipients are required to submit business plans by January 17, 2023. KenCrest Centers Board of Directors will announce the recipients in February 2023.

Upcoming Webinars

For anyone wanting to know more about the New Business Ideas initiative, KenCrest extends an invitation to attend one of our free, live webinars to learn more. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to determine if they want to submit their idea for consideration.

Here are this years Lunch & Learn Webinar dates:

June 29^th
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July 27^th
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August 24^th
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Sept. 14^th
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