Sedgwick County Groundwater Contamination Grant

The Sedgwick County Groundwater Contamination Grant Program, initiated by the Kansas Health Foundation, aims to tackle groundwater contamination issues in northeast Wichita, particularly from the 29th and Grove plume. With a funding pool of $3.5 million, the program seeks to support 501(c)3 organizations in providing medical testing for TCE and PCE exposure, as well as health communication efforts to educate affected residents about available testing opportunities.

Overview
The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) is launching the Sedgwick County Groundwater Contamination Grant Program in response to advocacy and collaboration with state, county, and city officials. The initiative aims to address 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) and/or

Health communication that educates residents affected by groundwater contamination in Sedgwick County, primarily those residing in or near the area of the 29th and Grove plume and informs them about all testing opportunities provided by through this grant program.
Grant awards will range from $250,000 to $1 million.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations for these grants must be 501(c)3 organizationsEligible uses of grant funds include:
The purchasing of materials and supplies such as comprehensive metabolic panels, complete blood count with differential tests, routine comprehensive urinalysis with microscopic examination, and alpha fetoprotein tests.Equipment (e.g. ultrasound, MRI) that will allow for the long-term testing of residents.The training of staff to learn how to operate purchased equipment.Staff time to oversee the screening/testing of the affected population.The development of strategic communication plan, in coordination with selected medical testing providers.Costs associated with dissemination of messaging (e.g. radio, mailings, billboards).

Ineligibility

However the following types of organizations are ineligible:
501(c)(3) subclassification 509(a)(3) supporting organizations501(c)(3) private foundations501(c)(4) social welfare organizations501(c)(6) business leaguesIneligible uses of grant funds include:

• Indirect costs (e.g. telephone bills, printer ink, facility rent or lease, utilities)Treatment of any kind.