NSF Funds FHSU Research to Support Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Rural Kansas

Fort Hays State University received a $74,446 NSF Civic Innovation Planning Grant to enhance health equity for gender-based violence survivors in rural western Kansas. The project focuses on bridging systemic gaps in services like transportation and housing while fostering trauma-informed community support. Collaborating with local organizations, the team aims to create sustainable, survivor-centered advocacy and prepare for a larger implementation grant.