SEK counties teaming up to get grant funding

Labette County is partnering with a neighboring county for a grant that could lead to healthy projects in their communities.

Labette County is partnering with Montgomery County in applying for a Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways To A Healthy Kansas Community Grant.

The $200,000 administrative grant would span four years with $50,000 being paid to the counties each year.

The program has several healthy pathways to choose from and could incorporate everything from healthy foods in schools to building trails and recreational opportunities in the community.