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Kansas Rural Health & Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop

Federal and State agencies participated in the Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop in McPherson on April 16-17, 2024, and shared valuable information on grant opportunities to support your community and organization, as well as discussion application tips. Below you will find presentations that were shared at the event. Be watching early next year for information on next year’s workshop slated for April 2025 in Emporia.

Attendees included:

  • Health & Social Services Providers
  • Community and Economic Developers
  • City Commissioners
  • City and County Staff
  • Faith-based and Community Leaders
  • Bankers
  • Community Champions

2024 Workshop Information

Workshop Agenda
  • Federal Grant Application Process
  • Federal and State Funding Opportunities
  • Important Tips for Writing a Strong Application and Applying for Funding
  • Technical Assistance and Resources
  • Working with Foundations
  • Breakout sessions on day 2 to talk through example projects and application of programs
Federal Agency Participants

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

AmeriCorps

State Agency Participants

Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)

  • Quality Places Division
  • Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP)
  • Office of Broadband Development (KOBD)

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC)

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)- Kansas Infrastructure Hub

Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition

  • KS Balance of State Continuum of Care (KSHC)

AmeriCorps

Sunflower Foundation

K-State Research & Extension

Workshop Presenter Contact List

Federal Agency Presentations and Resources

Senator Marshall’s Grant Resources
U.S. Department of Commerce- Economic Development Administration
Health Resources & Services Administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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