Bonding Thru Board Games

Elevate Kansas is excited to feature the success stories from our Mini Grant recipients. The 2026 Community Impact Mini Grants supported short-term, community-led projects focused on coalition capacity building, youth engagement, youth mental health and well-being, and tobacco prevention and cessation. One of those efforts brought families together in a meaningful and memorable way. Around 30 households attended the Bonding Thru Board Games family event hosted by Clifton-Clyde FCCLA. With over 75 people in attendance, families with children of all ages participated, ranging from toddlers to teens, creating a space where everyone could connect and engage together. Every household was…

2026 Community Impact Mini-Grant Grantee Announcement

Elevate Kansas is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Community Impact Mini Grants. These grants support short-term, community-led projects that focus on coalition capacity building, youth engagement, youth mental health and well-being, and tobacco prevention and cessation. Administered by Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Health Promotion, this program provides flexible funding to support prevention and health promotion efforts across Kansas. Twenty organizations were selected to receive $1,000 mini-grants to fund locally led activities aligned with these goals. These mini grants also support the broader purpose…