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Kansas Community Health Worker Accountable Food Is Medicine Grant

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

At a glance

What this opportunity covers

Funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program, this opportunity offers grants designed to improve health outcomes among rural Kansans by integrating community health workers (CHWs) into clinical care teams to connect patients with health and social services to bridge gaps in care. Projects will also establish or expand Accountable Food Is Medicine (AFIM) programs, which integrate nutrition interventions, such as medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions, into healthcare to prevent, manage, or treat chronic conditions. Program objectives: - Increase the use of validated screenin...

Funding & applicants

Estimated awardNot stated

Companies and vendorsNamed as eligible

EligibilityAny rural, Kansas-based healthcare organization may apply for funding. Applicants must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and SMART Vendor ID to be considered.

Tribal NationsMay qualify (not named)

Key dates

Posted—

Letter of intent—

Questions due—

Application dueNov 18, 2026

Last updatedOct 20, 2026

Last verifiedOct 20, 2026

Tribes may qualify

Tribal Nations and Native organizations

Tribes aren't named, but the listing is open to health care providers, which can include tribal governments and tribal health programs. Confirm with the issuing agency.

“Any rural, Kansas-based healthcare organization may apply for funding.”

Program geography

Kansas RHTP profile

Official documents

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