Kansas Fights Addiction Act Grant Program

Kansas Fights Addiction Act Grant Program is sponsored by Kansas Office of the Attorney General (administered by Sunflower Foundation). This program uses funds recovered from opioid litigation to address substance abuse and provide addiction services throughout Kansas.

Kansas Fights Addiction - Sunflower Foundation The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact across the U.S. and in Kansas, where overdose deaths have continued to rise. In response, the Kansas Attorney General’s Office has recovered funding through legal settlements with pharmaceutical companies and distributors, holding them accountable for their role in the crisis.

In 2021, the Kansas Legislature passed the Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) Act , allowing funds from these settlements to be used for substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts statewide.

Settlement funds are divided as follows: 75% goes to the KFA Fund, administered through a grant program overseen by the KFA Grant Review Board ; 25% goes to the Municipalities Fight Addiction Fund (MFAF), distributed evenly across participating counties and municipalities. An annual $200,000 is also dedicated to K-TRACS , the state’s prescription drug monitoring program.

Starting May 4, 2026, the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board is accepting applications for its Responsive Grant Program, which is designed to provide support for urgent needs and time-sensitive opportunities that benefit substance use disorder (SUD) systems at the state or local level when waiting for standard funding cycles could result in missed chances to leverage other funds, create significant risks or cause adverse consequences.

Total available funding: $3 million in calendar year 2026. Deadlines: This is an ongoing, open funding opportunity in which the KFA board will review applications and select awards quarterly, with associated deadlines to be considered at each quarterly review.

Click below to read the Responsive Grant Program Information Packet, which includes details about the program’s funding criteria, quarterly deadlines, and grant application and review process.

RFP for SUD Prevention for Young Adults (18-25 year olds) – Release date to be determined, pending KFA board approval Kansas Fights Addiction Responsive Grant Program on temporary 30-day pause, starting July 10, 2026 The Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board has approved a temporary 30-day pause of the KFA Responsive Grant Program (RGP), effective July 10, 2026, after which the board will assess resuming the program.

After completing the initial funding cycle, the board has determined the need to clarify the program’s intent and refine published eligibility criteria. No new applications will be accepted until the program resumes. Applications submitted before July 10 will be considered as scheduled at the board’s September meeting.

Kansas Fights Addiction opens new funding opportunity to expand access to Substance Use Disorder recovery services A new funding opportunity opening May 26 through the Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) grant program aims to advance community-based, recovery-oriented care in Kansas by increasing the number of peer recovery specialists and community health workers that provide services for individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD).

and provide responsive grantmaking open May 4 RFP 1 and 2 Project Summaries RFP 3 and 4 Project Summaries See how and where KFA funds are being used across Kansas. To view the findings from the statewide needs assessment of substance use disorder systems in Kansas.

More on the opioid settlements Kansas Fights Addiction Act Director of Kansas Fights Addiction Assistant Director of Kansas Fights Addiction Program Manager, Kansas Fights Addiction Email: KFAinfo@sunflowerfoundation.

org Click to see news stories about Kansas Fights Addiction Municipalities Fight Addiction Fund (MFAF) Click the links below to access resources and guidance for participating Municipalities Fight Addiction Fund (MFAF) subdivisions.

2022 & 2023 MFAF Annual Reports 2024 MFAF Guidance - Slides MFAF Guide to Strategic Opioid Settlement Allocation WATCH A WEBINAR ABOUT MFAF The Opioid Response Network, Sunflower Foundation, and the Kansas Attorney General’s Office co-hosted the Kansas Municipalities Fight Addiction Summit in April 2025. Click below to watch a recording of the summit.

Watch Recording of SUMMIT Kansas Fights Addiction Grants Management System (FLUXX) Technical Assistance Guide Kansas Fights Addiction Grants Management System (FLUXX) Technical Assistance Videos Frequently Asked Questions FAQs will be compiled and shared publicly as new questions and information becomes available.

Below is a list of initial questions we anticipate arising: FAQs will be compiled and shared publicly as new questions and information become available. Below is a list of initial questions we anticipate arising: 1. How many applications may one community or one organization submit?

Communities and organizations can submit more than one application when and where applicable, however, funding is limited. Organizations and communities are encouraged to collaborate to maximize impact and minimize the number of applications. The KFA Act requires at least 1/8 of awarded funding each year be spent in each of the four congressional districts, thus geographic distribution will be considered when making awards.

2. If an entity received direct funding from the MFAF, can it also receive KFA funds from the settlement? Yes.

However, applicants should clearly describe the need for KFA dollars, ensure that funding is not supplanted, and include MFAF budget and planned activities. 3. What if my organization does not know or is unable to obtain information related to what its local MFAF funds are being used for?

While it is not required that applicant organizations coordinate activities with MFAF activities, it is strongly encouraged to ensure that no duplication is occurring and funds are being best utilized and leveraged. It will be expected that any awarded grantees will make their best effort to collaborate with MFAF and other opioid and SUD-related funding sources in their community. 4.

Are letters of support required? No. However, letters or documentation from other funding sources detailing their investments in the project may be considered. 5.

Are churches and religious organizations eligible to apply? Yes, active churches and religious organizations in good standing with the IRS are eligible to apply. If a nonprofit organization does not file a 990 form to the IRS, the organization will be required to submit a W9 with the organization’s EIN.

Additional details on required financial documents are listed in the “Components of Online Application” section of the RFPs and Responsive Grant Program Information Packet . 6. Are nonprofits other than 501(c)(3) organizations eligible to apply?

Yes, active nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS are eligible to apply. If a nonprofit organization does not file a 990 form to the IRS, the organization will be required to submit a W9 with the organization’s EIN. Additional details on required financial documents are listed in the “Components of Online Application” section of the RFPs and Responsive Grant Program Information Packet .

7. What if my nonprofit organization has not had a formal audit completed? According to Kansas Statute 17-1763, a charitable organization with annual contributions over $500,000 must file an audited financial statement prepared by an independent CPA.

If your nonprofit organization is not required to file an audited financial statement in accordance with the State of Kansas, then this request will be noted as such and waived. 8. Are indirect operating expenses allowed?

Direct operating expenses are allowable costs under the proposed grant project. All indirect operating expenses must be 10% or less of the total direct costs. This grant opportunity is not intended to serve as a general or core operating grant but rather for projects related to the specified allowable strategies.

Indirect costs are expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a specific cost object, such as a particular project, product, or region. Unlike direct costs, which are directly associated with a specific project cost, indirect costs serve broader purposes within the organization. Indirect costs represent administrative expenses associated with the cost of doing business that are not readily identified project activities.

Indirect costs, also referred to as facilities and administrative costs (F&A), are incurred for the benefit or joint objectives of a specific project and organizational activities. These costs are allocated equitably across all your organization’s activities. Examples include costs for clerical and managerial staff, office space rental, and utilities.

9. Will my grant be considered if it includes a capital project? Yes, capital projects will be considered.

The KFA grant program defines capital as individual items over $5,000 with a useful life of one (1) year or greater. However, capital projects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will require extensive review and consideration. Capital projects must be deemed necessary to successful implementation of the proposed project and an allowable expense associated opioid abatement strategy.

Applications are required to include a copy of vendor quote(s) for the project(s), uploaded under Grantee Project Documents within Fluxx, to be considered complete. Capital funding will be paid only to the applicant organization; no sub-granting of capital funds to other organizations is allowed. Additional Capital Guidelines can be found in Fluxx within the application under Required Documents.

10. Are fiscal agents/sponsors allowable under this funding? Fiscal agents/sponsors are allowable only if the fiscal agent/sponsor organization is directly providing a portion of the services under the grant itself.

An entity serving only as a pass-through entity is not allowable. 11. Can you further define or provide examples of what is considered supplantation?

The Kansas Fights Addiction Act prohibits grantees from replacing existing funding with KFA funds. Replacing existing funding or efforts would be considered supplantation. However, supplementing, adding to, expanding, or enhancing existing work is allowable.

For example, if a city were to decide to reduce or replace previously allocated city funds with KFA funds to support an existing abatement program, this would be considered supplantation and unallowable. 12. Where can I find the scoring rubric for reviews of applications for the MOUD RFP?

The KFAB-approved scoring rubric can be found here. 13. Where can I find the scoring rubric for the Responsive Grant Program?

The KFAB-approved rubric can be found here. 14. If our request for funding is approved, what are the next steps?

KFAB-approved applications will receive an email notification of award, followed by the Letter of Agreement (LOA) from Sunflower Foundation. The LOA includes, but is not limited to, payment and reporting schedules, which are dependent upon size and length of grant. Grants Management System (Fluxx) Questions 15.

Where do I find the Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) Grant Management System to submit my online application? The KFA grant program uses an online grants management system called Fluxx. KFA Fluxx registered individuals can access the online portal and application.

16. When should I register within the Fluxx system and how quickly will I gain access? 17.

OK, I’m ready to fill out the online application… now what? To create a Fluxx account for KFA, set up an account through the online portal . • Click on “Create an account now” (lower right side of screen) and follow instructions.

• When your registration has been processed and approved by staff, you will receive an email with your Fluxx username and a link to set your password. • Use your login/password to enter the KFA Fluxx portal. The KFA Application Technical Assistance Guide will walk you through how to register and navigate the system.

18. My organization is already registered in the KFA grants management system from previous RFP announcements and already has a KFA Fluxx login. Do I need to create a new account for this grant?

No, you and the organization do not need to register again. You can use the login and password associated with your account. If you know your organization is already registered in Fluxx, but you do not have an individual login, you will need to create a new account.

Your account will be linked to your organization when approved by staff. You will receive an individual username and password to access the grants management system. 19.

My organization is already registered in the Sunflower Foundation grants management system. Do I need to create a new account with KFA? Yes, organizations will need to create a new account within the KFA Fluxx portal.

The Sunflower Foundation and KFA grant programs both use Fluxx, but the grants management system and portals are separate from each other. Organization and grant information are not shared between systems. 20.

While completing my application within the KFA Fluxx system, why am I getting a warning that I did not upload a required document within my application? When uploading documents, please ensure you click on the green plus sign next to the appropriate document type. If you upload all required documents but do not click on the appropriate green plus sign, the system does not recognize the document you uploaded as that required type.

For example, if you upload your 990 using the “Audit” green plus sign, the system will assume the document is an audit and not a 990, thus will assume you have not uploaded all required documents.