by KHI News Service
For the sixth year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Kansas Recreation and Park Association are offering BlueCHIP awards for community health improvement programs.
Up to six communities will receive awards of $2,500 to support health and wellness efforts. The awards program has three categories: small community (10,000 or fewer residents), medium community (10,001 to 20,000 residents) and large community (20,001 or more residents).
Applications, which are due by Dec. 4, and more information are available on the Kansas Recreation and Park Association website at https://krpa.wildapricot.org/Blue-Chip-Award.
Erika Devore, executive director of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association, said previous awards have gone to community programs designed to support clean air, increase healthy food choices, lower the incidence of obesity and boost physical activity.
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