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Sunflower Foundation: Trail and Community Health Grants is a grant from the Sunflower Foundation that funds trail development projects as an evidence-based strategy to improve community health in Kansas. The Sunflower Trails: Paving the Way – From Blazing Trails to Building Community program supports efforts to increase outdoor physical activity, strengthen social connections, and improve overall health outcomes.
Kansas communities and nonprofits are eligible to apply. The program recognizes applicants at different stages of trail development, from early planning to established trail expansion, making it accessible to communities regardless of prior progress.
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One such way is by issuing periodic Requests for Proposals. Our Current Request for Proposals Sunflower Foundation invites Kansas communities and nonprofits working on behalf of communities to submit proposals for the Sunflower Trails: Paving the Way – From Blazing Trails to Building Community grant program.
Sunflower is offering this RFP to support trails as an evidence-based strategy to increase opportunities for outdoor physical activity, strengthen social connections, and improve overall health and quality of life in Kansas communities.
Recognizing that communities are at different stages of trail development – from those pursuing their first public trails, to those seeking to elevate the impact of existing trails, to those looking to become certified Trail Towns – this initiative provides multiple competitive funding pathways. Online applications are available in Sunflower’s grant management system, Fluxx.
The link to Fluxx is in the RFP, which you can read and download by clicking the button below. RFP Release: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Anyone with questions about the trail RFP or how to apply is encouraged to attend any of our upcoming virtual office hours, which are scheduled for noon to 1 p. m.
CST every Thursday through Feb. 19. These are voluntary drop-in sessions for applicants to virtually connect with Sunflower staff.
Registration is not required, and calendar invites will not be sent. You can join any virtual office hours session by clicking the button below. Watch a recording of an informational webinar on the trails RFP that was presented by Sunflower Foundation staff.
The webinar outlines the key components and structure of the trail grant and education program. © 2026 Sunflower Foundation | Topeka, KS | 785. 232.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kansas local governments and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $55,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Sunflower Foundation: Trail and Community Health Grants is funded by Sunflower Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Most recent IRS Form 990 or W-9, Budget Workbook (provided in Fluxx), Financial statements (for $25,000 awards): income statement, balance sheet, and most recent financial audit, Letters of Support from stakeholders (recommended), and Letter of Support/Commitment from local government (Trail Towns). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
Kansas Food is Medicine Initiative is sponsored by Sunflower Foundation (in partnership with Kansas Food Bank, Harvesters – The Community Food Network, and six Federally Qualified Health Centers). This initiative provides patients with medically tailored groceries, nutritious food and meal ingredients, and cooking educational opportunities to help them better manage chronic diseases.
Kansas Community Empowerment Kickstart Grant is a grant from Kansas Department of Commerce, funded by the Patterson Family Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation, Sunflower Foundation, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, that provides $40,000 to support smaller, community-driven projects that build capacity and momentum in Kansas communities. Grantees must provide a 1:1 match, including in-kind contributions. The program particularly targets rural and smaller Kansas communities and is administered through the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program. Eligible applicants include community organizations and volunteer-led initiatives. Contact the Kansas Department of Commerce for current cycle information and application requirements.