Post Rock Healthy Living Fund

The Post Rock Healthy Living Fund is a community-focused grant initiative established in response to the Kansas Health Foundation’s second chapter of the Giving Resources to our World match grant challenge. The fund is administered as part of a broader network of local community impact funds that serve the Post Rock region. It is specifically designed to improve public health outcomes within Lincoln County and for populations served by Unified School Districts 298 and 299. Additional financial support for this fund is provided through the Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Post Rock, reinforcing its alignment with statewide health improvement priorities. The primary purpose of the Post Rock Healthy Living Fund is to support activities that protect and promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Public health is defined broadly within this program to include efforts that encourage healthy lifestyles, positive behaviors, and supportive environments. This may encompass a wide range of initiatives such as wellness programming, nutrition access, preventive health education, and environmental improvements that contribute to healthier living conditions. Funding from this grant is intended to be flexible within the scope of public health, allowing applicants to propose projects that address specific community needs. While explicit restrictions are not detailed, the emphasis on public health implies that funded activities must directly contribute to measurable or observable improvements in health outcomes or conditions. The fund does not explicitly mention matching requirements, suggesting that cost sharing may not be required for participation. Eligibility is geographically focused, targeting applicants that serve Lincoln County and the communities within USD 298 and USD 299. While specific organizational eligibility categories are not explicitly listed, the community-based nature of the fund suggests that local nonprofits, schools, and potentially community organizations operating within the defined service area are the intended applicants. Applicants must complete and submit their proposals through an online grant application system, indicating a standardized digital submission process. The application process is structured around two recurring grant cycles each year. The spring cycle runs from March 1 through May 1, while the fall cycle runs from August 1 through October 1. These defined windows establish clear deadlines for submission, with applicants required to complete all materials within the respective cycle timeframe. No pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers are specified, indicating a single-step application process. Although specific evaluation criteria, award timelines, and contact details are not provided, the recurring nature of the program indicates an ongoing commitment to community health funding. The cyclical structure suggests that applicants who miss one deadline may apply in the next cycle. The program’s alignment with broader community impact funds and the Kansas Health Foundation further supports its role as a sustained funding opportunity for local public health initiatives.