Supporting School-Based Health and Expanding Access to Care
Health Grants
AcruxKC provides targeted health grants to address the critical medical and behavioral health needs of students and communities in Kansas City. Our two flagship programs—Legacy Grants for Student Health (LGSH) and Legacy Grants for Behavioral Health (LGBH)—reflect our deep commitment to investing in schools, students, and equitable access to care.
Schools
Since 2017, AcruxKC has awarded Legacy Grants for Student Health to selected public school districts and charter schools across the Kansas City region. These annual, invitation-only grants support school-based programs that directly impact student health and wellness—ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Healthy Students. Stronger Classrooms.
Over $1.1 million awarded since 2017
Expanded to 12 districts and 4 charter schools
Tens of thousands of students, faculty, and staff served
Focused on schools with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch participation
Program Highlights
Asthma Treatment & Supplies
Health Screening Equipment
Mental Health Training
Disease Mitigation Supplies
Emergency Equipment & Training
What Schools Can Ask For
Legacy Grants for Behavioral Health (LGBH)
Expanding Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Services Across Kansas City
The Legacy Grants for Behavioral Health (LGBH) were launched in 2023 to address the growing need for accessible, community-based behavioral health services. These grants support nonprofit organizations that are improving mental health outcomes through direct service, innovation, and partnership.
Unlike school-specific programs, LGBH grants are designed for clinics, community health centers, and nonprofits serving populations across the lifespan, including children, adults, and families.
What We Support
Behavioral health programs integrated into primary care or community health
Trauma-informed therapy and response services
Outreach and education aimed at reducing stigma
Culturally competent and language-accessible mental health care
Programs that improve access for uninsured or underinsured populations
Recent LGBH Recipients
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
With support from LGBH, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center is expanding community-based mental health care through two major initiatives:
🚐 The launch of a mobile mental health van that delivers behavioral health services directly to schools, neighborhoods, and underserved areas.
📖 Read more about the mental health van »🧠 An expansion of integrated behavioral health services for pediatric and adolescent patients, strengthening in-clinic access to counseling and care.
📖 Read more about the expansion of services »
Health Partnership Clinic
Health Partnership Clinic used LGBH funding to strengthen mental health screening and care coordination for patients in Johnson County. Their initiative connects individuals—many of whom are uninsured or underinsured—with the right behavioral health resources at the right time.
By integrating mental health screening into primary care visits, HPC is helping identify behavioral health needs earlier and creating clear pathways to care.
Designated & Special Purpose Grant Funds
Supporting Clinics, Hospitals, and Specialty Care
In addition to LGSH and LGBH, AcruxKC administers designated charitable funds to support targeted community needs—particularly those related to diagnostic, specialty, and clinical care for underserved populations.
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Provides support for individuals receiving ophthalmology services on the Research Medical Center–Brookside campus, specifically through the Outpatient Surgery Department and its on-site vendors.
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Awards funding for nonprofit clinics and hospitals in Kansas City, Missouri to purchase or replace essential medical equipment.
Common awards: Dental chairs, diagnostic tools, surgical instruments
Annual deadline: Third Friday in October
Invitation-only; returning grantees typically re-invited
📩 Inquiries welcome by email