The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) is launching the Sedgwick County Groundwater Contamination Grant Program in partnership with state, county, and city officials. This initiative focuses on addressing exposure to contaminated groundwater, particularly from the 29th and Grove contamination plume, by investing $3.5 million into the northeast Wichita community.
This competitive grant opportunity supports organizations that can provide medical testing related to exposure to trichlorethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE). It also supports health communication efforts that educate residents affected by groundwater contamination, especially those living near the 29th and Grove plume, about testing opportunities available through this program.
Grant awards will range from $250,000 to $1 million. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing materials and supplies such as metabolic panels, blood count tests, urinalysis, and alpha fetoprotein tests. Funding can also cover equipment like ultrasound or MRI machines to facilitate long-term testing of residents.
The grant can support training staff to operate new equipment, staff time overseeing screening and testing, and the development of strategic communication plans coordinated with medical testing providers. Additionally, costs related to disseminating information through media such as radio, mailings, and billboards are eligible.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. However, certain types of organizations are excluded from applying, including 501(c)(3) subclassification 509(a)(3) supporting organizations, private foundations, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, and 501(c)(6) business leagues. The application deadline is July 30, 2025.
For more information, visit KHF.
