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Employee Innovation Grant
At Immanuel, we believe innovation starts with each employee. Doors to the Future is a unique opportunity for employees to shape the future of our organization.
This internal grant program – part of our five-year strategic plan – empowers team members
to propose bold, creative ideas that enhance our mission, improve operations, and elevate
the experience of those we serve.
Whether it’s a new service, a more innovative process, or a way to bring joy to those we serve, your idea could receive funding, support, and recognition. This is your moment to make a
difference – and we’re here to help you make it happen.
Any employee at Immanuel is invited to apply—no matter your role, department, or location. You can submit an idea on your own or team up with others. If you have a vision for positive change, we want to hear it.
We’re looking for ideas that:
If it’s bold, fresh, and forward-thinking – it belongs here.
Download the application instructions to see what you’ll need. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything to feel confident and prepared when you submit your idea.
Have any questions? Check out the FAQs to learn more about eligibility, funding, support, and what happens if your idea is selected.
The Innovation Grant Program is an internal initiative tied to our 5-year strategic plan that empowers employees to propose innovative ideas that enhance our organization. Selected ideas will receive funding and support for implementation.
All employees, regardless of role or department, are encouraged to submit ideas. Team submissions are also welcome.
We will consider ideas that align with our mission and strategic goals, improve efficiency, enhance employee or customer experience, reduce costs, or generate new value for the organization.
Employees can submit ideas through [portal/form link]. Submissions should include a summary, the problem it addresses or the impact it has on our residents, participants, and/or employees, the proposed solution, anticipated costs and/or resources, and expected outcomes.
Submissions will be accepted until September 30th, 2025.
Ideas are reviewed by a cross-functional committee using criteria such as:
Finalists will be selected and invited to participate in a Spark Tank competition. This will be a live event where finalists will get an opportunity to present their idea to a group of Immanuel stakeholders. Assistance will be provided to finalists with this process.
If your idea is selected to be implemented:
Funding amounts will vary based on the scope and scale of the idea. Grants may include both financial and resource support.
Please contact your leader or executive director if you need assistance completing the application. If selected as a finalist, you will receive assistance preparing for the Spark Tank competition.
Unfortunately, we are not able to support every idea. However, we encourage you to work with your department leader to see if any aspects of your idea could be implemented. We also encourage you to apply during the next round of applications.
Yes, if your idea is approved and selected, your supervisor may approve allocating a portion of your time to the project.
Ideas funded through the program become Immanuel's intellectual property, but the employee(s) who submitted the idea will be recognized and visible.
For more information about this grant program, contact Brian Maas, VP for Mission & Spiritual Care, at 402-829-3258 or mission@immanuel.com.
Think about the show Shark Tank—this will be a live event where finalists present their ideas to a group of Immanuel stakeholders.
Let’s open new doors together, shape the future of Immanuel, and turn your idea into the next big thing.
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