Sunflower Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Marie McNeal, of Topeka, as its new grants manager for the Kansas Fights Addiction program. Her first day on the job was Nov. 2.
Marie supports Sunflower Foundation by overseeing KFA grant administration, data management, due diligence, reporting, and process improvement, drawing on her expertise in complex funding programs, collaboration, and compliance.
She brings more than a decade of public-sector grants management experience to her new role, including program design, application review, contract management, compliance, reimbursement, reporting, and grantee support.
Most recently, Marie served as Broadband Grant Program manager for the Kansas Department of Commerce, where she managed statewide programs and ensured compliance with state and federal requirements. Prior to that, she worked for the Kansas Department of Corrections, first as director of community corrections services and later as director of grants and quality assurance.
While at the Department of Corrections, Marie administered more than $90 million annually in state and federal grant funding, overseeing grantmaking, contracts, fiscal monitoring, compliance, and performance reporting. She also led the implementation of grant management systems, developed training and technical resources, and worked with stakeholders across Kansas to strengthen accountability and program outcomes.
Marie’s experience managing complex funding programs, collaborative approach, and commitment to compliance will help ensure grant resources are used effectively to advance the missions of both KFA and Sunflower Foundation.