Our mission is to drive civic engagement and rural collaboration by connecting people, ideas, and communities across Kansas.
A vibrant Kansas where communities are empowered through civic engagement, collaboration, and nonpartisan dialogue, developing leaders who generate sustainable solutions for the state’s future.
Our philosophy at the Kansas Civic Network is that small towns can move mountains. We are devoted to highlighting and encouraging the tenacity of rural communities.
Kansas Civic Network is a leader in the sector and ensures that local needs and priorities come first.
At the Kansas Civic Network, we are reimagining public service. We are a collection of devoted and enthusiastic people that genuinely value working together as a community.
Rural communities and local leaders
Community-based and nonprofit organizations
Foundations and regional partners
Place-based and relationship-driven
Community-led and asset-focused
Practical, collaborative, and impact-oriented
— President John F. Kennedy
©2026 Kansas Civic Network
Our mission is to drive civic engagement and rural collaboration by connecting people, ideas, and communities across Kansas.