Legacy Grants for Student Health

An invitation-only initiative launched in 2017 that awards annual grants to selected school districts and charter schools across the bi-state Kansas City region to support school-based programs that directly impact student health and wellness.

Geographic Scope: Bi-state Kansas City region (Kansas and Missouri)

Eligibility:

• School districts and charter schools with significant free or reduced-cost school lunch enrollment
• Invitation-only program

Focus Areas:

• Asthma assessment and treatment supplies
• Health screening equipment
• Emergency response training and supplies
• Mental health intervention training
• Disease mitigation equipment and supplies
• Vaping prevention and cessation
• Vaccination education and immunization support

Impact:

• Over $1.8 million awarded since 2017
• Expanded to 13 districts and five charter schools
• Tens of thousands of students, faculty, and staff served
• 2024-2025 round benefits nearly 100,000 students

2024-2025 Recipients:
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City Missouri Public Schools, North Kansas City Schools, Olathe School District, Raytown School District, Shawnee Mission School District, Turner USD 202, University Academy Brookside Charter School, Center School District, Fort Osage School District, Frontier Schools, Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools, Hickman Mills School District, Independence School District

Background: Since inception in 2017, LGSH has invested over $1.5 million into area schools. In 2020, nearly $100,000 was awarded for pandemic relief efforts.