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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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Kansas local governments and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $55,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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