Foundation awards $355,000 in trail grants to 25 communities

Sunflower Foundation has awarded $355,000 in grant funds to 25 communities in support of efforts across Kansas to plan new public-access trails, optimize and enhance existing ones, and elevate established rail trails into lasting community assets. Through its Paving the Way – From Blazing Trails to Building Community grant and education program, the foundation is […]
Kansas Fights Addiction announces two new funding opportunities

Two new funding opportunities through the Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) grant program – one that will help expand access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and another that provides rapid response funding to support urgent needs and time-sensitive opportunities to benefit substance use disorder (SUD) systems at the state or local level – are […]
Foundation’s Carlie Houchen appointed to Governor’s Council on Wellness

Carlie Houchen, director of Health Systems for Sunflower Foundation, recently began serving on the Governor’s Council on Wellness
Foundation releases Sunflower Trails: Paving the Way RFP

Sunflower has launched an RFP for its Paving the Way – From Blazing Trails to Building Community grant and education program.
Sunflower Foundation names Anne Zajic as its new grants manager

Sunflower Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Anne Zajic as its new grants manager. Her first day on the job was Dec. 29.
Sunflower joins fellow Kansas funders in support of local, state food efforts

Sunflower Foundation joined three of its peer health funders in contributing a combined $381,000 to Kansas food banks and community pantries.
Foundation looking for stories showing how health systems can connect to trails

Sunflower Foundation wants to hear stories about how communities are connecting their health systems and local trails.
Foundations of Food is Medicine webinar series starts Oct. 29

Sunflower Foundation is collaborating with Hunger Free Kansas and the Kansas Food Action Network on a new virtual learning series, Foundations of Food is Medicine.
Registration now open for the Integrated Care Learning Network

The Integrated Care Learning Network, a free training and technical assistance opportunity for Kansas health clinics, is open for registrations.
Rural Champions program helping ‘move the needle’ in Kansas communities

Office of Rural Prosperity program connecting champions with resources, support to strengthen communities.