The Kansas Department of Commerce is committed to helping individuals, businesses and communities achieve prosperity in Kansas. One of the ways it accomplishes this mission is by providing financial assistance and partnership support to further identified goals. Most grants call for local matches and other required stipulations that vary by project. Below are the funding opportunities Commerce offers on an annual basis. Please note that grant amounts and dates are subject to change.
| Award | Description | Mac Amount | Match | Announcement | Application Period | Awards Given | Contact | More Information | |||||||
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| ACCEL-KS Proof of Concept | Funds to support the commercialization of groundbreaking ideas and products | $ 200,000 | 25% | Mar-Apr. | Mar.-Apr. | May | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/accel-ks/ | |||||||
| ACCEL-KS Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program | Funding for early stage researchers to compete for and leverage federal SBIR/STTR awards | $ 250,000 | Varies | Oct. | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/accel-ks/ | |||||||
| Broadband Acceleration Grant | Infrastructure buildout in economically distressed counties | $ 2,000,000 | 50% | Oct. | Oct. | Oct. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/officeofbroadbanddevelopment/ | |||||||
| CDBG | Blueprint to Build | Funds construction for new community centers that support local needs | $ 4,000,000 | Varies | Jan. | Jan.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/blueprint-to-build | |||||||
| CDBG | Commercial Rehabilitation | Revitalize commercial buildings to books downtown activity and business growth | $ 300,000 | 25% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/commercial-rehab/ | |||||||
| CDBG | Community Facilities: Large Grants | Support major public facility improvements serving whole commentates | $ 1,500,000 | 20% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/large-grants | |||||||
| CDBG | Community Facilities: Small Grants | Support public facility improvements serving whole commentates | $ 210,000 | 10% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/small-grants | |||||||
| CDBG | Economic Development | Support projects that create and retain jobs in local commentates | $ 750,000 | 50% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/economic-development/ | |||||||
| CDBG | Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition or Neighborhood Development | Fund housing rehab, reconstruction, or development for low-to moderate- income residents | $ 300,000 | Varies | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/housing | |||||||
| CDBG | Regional Water Implementation | Expand water access and quality through regional partnerships | $ 2,000,000 | 50% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/regional-water | |||||||
| CDBG | Urgent Need for Disasters | Address emergencies that threaten public health or safety | $ 100,000 | 0% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/urgent-need | |||||||
| CDBG | Water and Sewer Infrastructure | Funding to pug rate essential water and sewer systems | $ 800,000 | 25% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/water-sewer | |||||||
| CDBG | Youth Job Training | Support job training programs that prepare youth for careers and local workforce needs | $ 100,000 | 10% | Jan. | Mar.-Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/youth-job-training/ | |||||||
| Community Service Program Tax Credits | Amplify fundraising efforts for non-profit organizations | $ 200,000 | N/A | Feb. | Mar.-Apr. | Jun. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/community-programs/csp/ | |||||||
| Historic Economic Asset Lifeline Grant (HEAL) | Rehabilitate downtown buildings for new b businesses or organizations in rural commentates | $ 100,000 | 100% | Sept. | Oct.-Jan. | Mar. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/community-development/heal/ | |||||||
| KAC | Micro Arts Grant | Expedited funding for short-term projects for arts organizations with small budgets | $ 2,000 | 100% | Dec. | Mar.-Oct. | May; December | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kansas-creative-arts-and-industries-commission-kcaic/micro-arts-program/ | |||||||
| KAC | Arts Everywhere | Support for the arts in Kansas through funding for cultural projects and programs | $ 20,000 | 100% | Dec. | Feb. | May | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kansas-creative-arts-and-industries-commission-kcaic/arts-everywhere-program/ | |||||||
| KAC | General Operating Support | Strengthen the state’s culture infrastructure | $ 25,000 | 100% | Dec. | Feb. | May | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/general-operating-support/ | |||||||
| KAC | Touring Roster Visiting Artists | Engage and deepen impact of arts on local and underserved audiences | $ 8,500 | 100% | Jan. | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kansas-creative-arts-and-industries-commission-kcaic/kansas-touring-roster/ | |||||||
| KAC | Public Art & Murals | Support permanent or semi-permanent installations, murals, and other public art projects | $ 10,000 | 100% | Dec. | Feb. | May | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/resource/2024-2025-kcaic-public-art-and-mural-grant-guidelines/ | |||||||
| Kansas Global Business Expansion Grant (K-GLOBE) | Expanding Kansas’s businesses exporting and global impact | $ 5,000 | 50% | Jan. | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/business-incentives-and-services/kansas-global-business-expansion-program/ | |||||||
| Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship to Educator (A2E) Grant | Supporting the next generation of educators through an apprenticeship position | $ 2,750 | 0% | Jan. | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/workforce/kansasregisteredapprenticeship/registered-apprenticeship-guidelines-application/ | |||||||
| Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship | Kansas Nonprofit Apprenticeship Grant Program | Expanding non-profit and healthcare apprenticeship positions | $ 25,000 | 0% | Jan. | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://ksapprenticeship.org/katag-nonprofit-healthcare/ | |||||||
| Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship Tax Credit for For-Profit Organizations | Expanding apprenticeship opportunities in the state | $ 25,000 | 0% | Jan. | Jan,May, Oct. | Rolling | [email protected] | https://ksapprenticeship.org/katag-for-profit/ | |||||||
| Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) | Funds to support new upper-floor housing in Designated Kansas Main Street Communities | $ 50,000 | 100% | Sept. | Sept.-Oct. | Nov. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/community-programs/main-street/rooms/ | |||||||
| Rural Champions Grant | Provides stipend to hire a Champion to fill a gap in community capacity to complete a needed project | $ 20,800 | 25% | Dec. | Dec.-Feb. | Mar. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/orp/ruralchampions/ | |||||||
| Rural Opportunity Zone Program | Funds to recruit new rural Kansas residents | $ 15,000 | 100% | Jan. | Jan.-Sept. | Dec. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/orp/ruralchampions/ | |||||||
| Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) | Funds to improve the attractiveness of downtown retail and commercial business storefront signs | $ 50,000 | Varies | Nov. | Dec.-Jan. | Mar. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/community-development/signs/ | |||||||
| State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) | Funds both new exporters in entering international markets and experienced exporters in expanding their global reach | $ 30,000 | 25% | Oct. | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/business-incentives-and-services/step/ | |||||||
| Strategic Economic Expansion and Development Grant (SEED) | Support small projects in communities under 5,000 population | $ 25,000 | 10% | Aug. | Aug.-Oct. | Dec. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/seedgrants/ | |||||||
| Tourism Attraction Development Grant | Assist the development of new tourism attraction or enhance existing attractions | $ 1,000,000 | 60% | Oct. | Oct.-Jan. | Feb. | [email protected] | https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/attraction-development-grants/ | |||||||
| Tourism Marketing Grant | Assist in new or first time innovative tourism adverting and marketing affords | $ 10,000 | 60% | July. | July-Aug. | Oct. | [email protected] | https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/marketing-grants/ | |||||||
| Towns Grant | Support small projects in communities that have not received KDC funding | $ 10,000 | 10% | Sept. | March, April, May, July. | Jan. | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/towns/ | |||||||
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