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GMS Is Open for Renal Professional Registration
Registration for our new online Grants Management System (GMS) is now open! Click here to register. (Note: you must re-register to use GMS, even if you were previously registered for the old online system!)
To ensure a smooth launch of GMS, AKF has also developed online training modules for all users. These training modules will provide information about AKF patient programs, as well as how to use GMS and are interactive, with screen shots, animations and case studies. These are now available and there is no fee. Once you register for GMS, you will be able to click on the online training link within GMS to take the online training modules.
It will be necessary for every user to complete at least one e-learning module within 90 days of registering to use GMS. Users who do not complete an e-learning module within 90 days of registration will be “locked out” and will not be able to continue using GMS until they complete the module. This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (approval #886443948) for 2 continuing education contact hours.
Beginning May 24, GMS will be open to process all grant types except for HIPP. Renal professionals will be able to use GMS to apply for Emergency Funds, Safety Net, Part D and Summer Enrichment Grants. We are staggering the launch of the modules-- launching the non-HIPP modules first-- in order to facilitate users learning GMS. Applying for AKF’s Safety Net and other grant types will assist users in getting comfortable with the GMS system.
If you are having technical difficulties in registration please contact our GMS Technical Support team at 1-800-795-3226 (Option #5) or by email. Thank you.
April 2010 Update
In April 2010, AKF sent out a detailed communication to dialysis providers which gave an update on GMS and discussed important actions renal professionals needed to take to ensure a smooth launch. To download the communication in PDF format, click here. In summary, the communication discussed the importance of:
1) Ensuring patient data accuracy, which will require a new application for all patients
2) Ensuring all renal professionals have a corporate email address
3) Downloading and using new and updated AKF grant applications
4) Knowing and using your dialysis center identification number
5) Completing GMS on-line training
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