The SIGNS Grant strengthens commercial districts by helping businesses upgrade storefront signage that improves visibility, attracts customers, and drives revenue.
Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce
State: Kansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
By supporting high-quality, strategically designed signage, the program enhances brand presence and strengthens the overall marketability of Kansas’ commercial corridors. Effective signage does more than identify a business. It is a proven tool for increasing foot traffic, boosting sales, and positioning commercial areas as viable, high-value destinations for residents, visitors, and investors.
Recognizing that downtown buildings are critical economic assets in rural communities, the SIGNS Grant is designed to strengthen local economies by improving the visibility and marketability of retail and commercial businesses through high-quality storefront signage.
Funding Information
The total amount of available funding is $125,000. Each community may request up to $25,000 and is required to complete a minimum of three signage projects for three separate businesses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants need to be an a municipal, foundation, Chamber, Main Street, Economic Development or other non-profit community-based entity. Applicants need to identify a minimum of three, maximum of 5, businesses needing new signage in the application. The need for new signage needs to be shown in the application.
- Businesses must serve walk-in customers who purchase goods or services on-site, in a qualifying commercial district. Only retail and restaurant, consumer-facing establishments that generate in-person commerce are eligible.
- Each applicant must provide a letter of support from the city acknowledging the new signage and agreeing to help with codes and installation where applicable.
- Each applicant must provide letters from each participating business acknowledging their desire for new signage and their commitment to cover matching funds
Qualifying Commercial Districts:
- Traditional Main Street districts with mostly intact commercial buildings
- Urban commercial corridors with street-oriented businesses
- Historic downtown areas, even with significant vacancy
- Mixed-use districts where ground floors are designed for commercial use
For more information, visit Kansas Department of Commerce.
