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 | Purpose | Maximum Amount | Local Match | Announcement | Application Period | Awards Given | Contact | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Adaptation & Restoration Needs Grant (BARN) | Funds to help revitalize old barns for use as agritourism venues | $25,000.00 | 50% | Jan. | January – March | July | [email protected] | https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/barn/ | |
| Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) | Infrastructure buildout in economically distressed counties | $1,000,000.00 | 50% | May | May – July | September | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/officeofbroadbanddevelopment/ | |
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Competitive Round | Community development projects: Facilities, public service, infrastructure | $800,000.00 | 25% | January | January – September | December | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/ | |
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Rolling Round | Community development projects: Housing, commercial rehabilitation, economic development, urgent need, regional water systems | $1,000,000.00 | 25% | January | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg/ | |
| Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP) | Amplify fundraising efforts for non-profit organizations | $200,000.00 tax credit | 0% | January | March – April | June | [email protected] | www.kansascommerce.gov/csp | |
| Historic Economic Asset Lifeline Grant (HEAL) | Rehabilitate downtown corridor buildings for new businesses or organizations in rural communities | $100,000.00 | 100% | November | November – February | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/community-development/heal/ | |
| Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline Grant (E-HEAL) | Rehabilitate downtown buildings from likely demolition or collapse | $100,000.00 | 100% | July | Rolling | Within 15 days of application submission | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/community-development/emergency-heal/ | |
| Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit Program | Bring together accredited angel investors with qualified companies seeking early-stage investment | Varies by project | N/A | N/A | All Year | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/taxes-and-financing/angels/ | |
| Kansas Apprenticeship Tax & Grant Act | To promote and expand apprenticeships within local businesses, nonprofits, healthcare, and education | $2,750.00 per apprentice | 0% | June | Jan. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2024 May 1, 2024- May 31, 2024 | February, June | [email protected] | https://ksapprenticeship.org/resource-page/kansas-apprenticeship-tax-and-grant-act/ | |
| Kansas Office of Apprenticeship Project Grant | Support needs related to technical instruction of the registered apprenticeship | $200,000 | 100% | N/A | June – August | September | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/workforce/kansasregisteredapprenticeship/registered-apprenticeship-guidelines-application/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Arts Everywhere – Arts in Education | Support the role the arts play in all levels of education, community service, and workforce development | $10,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/arts-everywhere-program/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Arts Everywhere – Innovative Partnerships | Assistance for arts-centered programs that address community needs | $20,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/arts-everywhere-program/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Arts Everywhere – Organizational Development – Capacity Building | Fund projects that increase administrative or artistic capacity | $5,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/arts-everywhere-program/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Arts Everywhere – Organizational Development – Salary Assistance | Support for one or more positions at smaller arts organizations | $20,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/arts-everywhere-program/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Arts Everywhere Program – Specific Arts & Culture Projects | Support for the arts in Kansas through funding for cultural projects and programs | $10,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/arts-everywhere-program/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission General Operating Support Program | Strengthen the state’s cultural infrastructure | $25,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/general-operating-support/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Public Art & Mural Program | Support permanent or semi-permanent installations, murals, other public art projects | $10,000.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/public-art-murals-grant/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Visiting Artists Program | Engage and deepen impact of arts on local and underserved audiences | $7,500.00 | 100% | September | December – January | April | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/visiting-artists/ | |
| Kansas Arts Commission Visiting Touring Roster Artists Program | Engage and deepen impact of arts on local and underserved audiences | $8,500.00 | 100% | N/A | Rolling | Rolling | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/kansas-touring-roster/ | |
| Proof of Concept Fund | Funds to help develop a project/product to the point where an entity can raise external capital | $25,000.00 | 100% | N/A | Rolling | Quarterly | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/taxes-and-financing/proof-of-concept-fund/ | |
| Rural Champions | Provides stipend to hire a Champion to fill gap in capacity to complete a needed project | $20,800.00 | 25% | April | June – July | September | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/orp/ruralchampions/ | |
| Rural Murals | Support new murals in rural communities | $7,500.00 | 25% | February | February – May | May | [email protected] | www.kansascommerce.gov/murals | |
| Small Business R&D Acceleration Grant | Assistance for small businesses in advancing a product or service to commercialization | $25,000.00 | 100% | N/A | Rolling | Quarterly | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/rdaccelerationgrants/ | |
| Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant | Support small projects in communities under 5,000 population | $25,000.00 | 10% | August | August – October | December | [email protected] | https://www.kansascommerce.gov/seedgrants/ | |
| Tourism Attraction Development Grant – Spring Round | Assist the development of new tourism attractions or enhance existing attractions | $200,000.00 | 60% | February | February – April | May | [email protected] | https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/attraction-development-grants/ | |
| Tourism Attraction Development Grant – Fall Round | Assist the development of new tourism attractions or enhance existing attractions | $200,000.00 | 60% | August | August – October | November | [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 advertising and marketing efforts | $10,000.00 | 60% | January | June 1 – August 1 | Early September | [email protected] | https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/marketing-grants/ |
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