With the support of the Kansas Health Foundation, ioby supported 22 community projects to raise over $200,000 for community impact during 2019-2020.
The Kansas Healthy Communities Challenge supports residents taking an active role in creating a culture of health in their neighborhoods by providing a flexible funding option. With support from the Kansas Health Foundation, ioby has matching funds available to double what you raise on crowdfunding campaigns for health-related projects in your community. When you launch a local crowdfunding campaign as part of the Challenge, you can receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds of up to $10,000, plus one-on-one fundraising support to make your campaign a success!
So if you have a great idea that makes your community healthier, start a project today and make your fundraising work go twice as far. Simply share your project idea below to get started fundraising and doubling your dollars!
What kind of projects are eligible?
Any initiative that will help improve health in your area by making it greener or safer; improving local access to affordable healthy food; promoting walking, biking, or exercise; educating your neighbors about healthy choices; or advocating for changes to the local environment and economy that would support resident health. Eligible projects include new community gardens, all-ages exercise groups, weekend yoga in the park, bike safety education, healthy parenting programs, food justice fanfares, creative nutrition classes, pedestrian parades—you name it! We want to hear YOUR ideas for a healthier community.
Read the full eligibility guidelines here
Learn More
For more details on how this ioby match opportunity works, check out our Match Funding FAQ.
Completely new to ioby and crowdfunding? Check out our general FAQ here.
Watch our recent webinar to learn more!
Crowdfunding for Kansas Healthy Communities
This webinar will cover proven tips for crowdfunding success and all the details about participating in this match opportunity.
Questions? Contact ioby Partnerships Manager, Ethany Uttech at ethany@ioby.org or (917) 464-4515 x5
Support a Project
Give to a project below to get your donation doubled and support a healthier Kansas!
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Field Projections
Illuminating Kansas silos to restore community connection while retaining safe social distancing practices.
NEEDS: $0 of 20,000 + Volunteers -
Rainbow Connection
Celebrating Kansas resilency and encouraging outdoor activity through placement of rainbow art installations.
NEEDS: $0 of 14,550 -
Emergency Help for Students & Families Impacted by COVID-19
Make a difference for students and their families who have been impacted by COVID-19, by funding the Children First Social Work team and their efforts.
NEEDS: $0 of 9,103 -
Response to COVID-19: Seward County, Kansas
Raising funds from community members so we can help each other in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
NEEDS: $0 of 20,655 -
Allen County Food Assistance
To provide food to local pantries, extend farmer’s markets, offer additional funds for the DUFB program, and provide locally raised meat.
NEEDS: $0 of 10,919 -
Playground and Accessible Activity Path For El Dorado Families
Assist families and children live a more healthy and active life while supporting each other, building friendships and having fun!
NEEDS: $0 of 690 -
Cawker City Community Gym & Weightroom
Creating more opportunity for community members of all ages to be physically active.
NEEDS: $0 of 5,313 -
Come Walk with Us WYCO
Cleaning up the streets; one neighborhood at a time
NEEDS: $0 of 11,774 + Volunteers -
Food Matters
St. Patrick Catholic School and Children First are raising money to help children eat better by improving the school kitchen and education garden.
NEEDS: $0 of 20,655 -
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Providing Food and Workshops in Arlington
We will provide people in our area with prepared food to take home and education about buying and preparing healthy foods for their family.
NEEDS: $0 of 6,222 + Volunteers -
Humboldt Food Pantry
Covid-19 has doubled our community need for food in just a couple weeks. We need to expand and enhance food access for our community at this time.
NEEDS: $0 of 20,169 + Volunteers