Issues related to COVID-19 have drastically altered everyday life across our nation and state. In these uncertain times, the Kansas Health Foundation is working to provide resources to individuals, families, organizations and communities. As information becomes available, we’re currently dividing these resources into four main categories: Grantee Information, Nonprofit Resources, Family Resources and Taking Action. Click below to find out more information about each of these categories.
Grantee Resources
KHF is working with grantees to ensure each has the ability to utilize grant funds to meet the most pressing demands in the communities they serve. Find out more about these changes.
LEARN MORENonprofit Resources
Many non-profit organizations will face new challenges in the weeks ahead, and KHF has compiled various resources that may be useful to these organizations, including helpful articles and free software applications.
LEARN MOREFamily Resources
Families practicing social distancing are now spending many hours together in their homes. How can we ensure these hours are spent in ways enriching and educating for families?
LEARN MORERecursos en Español
Busque información oficial que provenga solo del Centro de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades y del Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (CDC y KDHE), de su departamento de salud local, gobiernos de ciudad y condados y de su distrito escolar.
LEARN MOREUPDATED – Impact and Capacity Grants (ICG) – COVID 19 – NOW CLOSED
UPDATED – Due to overwhelming response, this year’s KHF Impact and Capacity Grants (ICG) Initiative, which had been repurposed to focus on COVID-19 response and relief, has now closed. A total of 91 Kansas organizations received funding from this initiative, totaling approximately $2 million. To see a list of the recipients, please visit our “News and Events” page.
Learn MoreWe envision a culture in which every Kansan can make healthy choices where they live, work and play. We invest in ideas for healthier people and stronger communities. With Kansas data, we know that health outcomes are greatly affected by race, income, education level and geographic areas. This affects both individuals and families – as children from lower-income, racial/ethnic minority groups and certain zip codes experience lower health outcomes and educational challenges.
To realize its vision and mission, KHF invests in the following key program areas:
Access to Care
It is important for all Kansans to have access to health care, for help when they are sick, and to prevent or reduce the severity of disease and illness.
Read MoreHealthy Behaviors
KHF invests in programs and supports policy efforts that promote healthy eating, physical activity and tobacco use prevention.
Read MoreCivic and Community Engagement
KHF recognizes individuals’ health and well-being are also influenced by where and how they live. And stronger communities also help improve the health of Kansans.
Read MoreEducational Attainment
Research shows that individuals with more education live longer, healthier lives than those with less education.
Read MoreKHF announces grant recipients for 2020 Impact and Capacity Grants – COVID-19
The Kansas Health Foundation is providing funding to 91 Kansas organizations totaling more than $2 million as part of the 2020 Impact and Capacity Grant Initiative.
KHF board approves $5.325 million for COVID-19 relief response
The Kansas Health Foundation board of directors recently approved $5.325 million in grant funding to support statewide COVID-19 efforts that provide access to health care, address food insecurity, and assist the United Way of the Plains with pandemic response.
KHF opens $2 million Impact and Capacity Grants – COVID 19 Initiative
On April 13, the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) will begin accepting applications for the 2020 Impact and Capacity Grants (ICG) Initiative, focused on COVID-19 response and recovery.
KHF COVID-19 Response: Flexibility for grantees, change in ICG focus
In our effort to provide maximum support to our grantees as they work to respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, we are offering a range administrative relief and increased flexibility that we hope will be meaningful for them during this challenging time.
America’s Health Rankings – 2019
America’s Health Rankings is an annual report showing where each state stands in regards to health-related measures.
State of Obesity Report – 2019
Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States – and has been for decades. Currently, about one in three Americans of all ages – or more than 100 million people – have obesity.
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