The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its Economic Development Grant Program.
Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce
State: Kansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program funds projects assisting for-profit businesses or agricultural cooperatives with infrastructure improvements, land acquisition, site preparation, building construction or renovation, machinery, equipment, lease payments, inventory, payroll, and other working capital items.
- Infrastructure improvements including roads, sidewalks, water lines, sewer lines, etc.
Funding Information
A total of $750,000 has been allocated for the Economic Development program in 2026. The maximum amount of CDBG funds that can be applied for is $750,000.
Selection Criteria
- Must meet National Objective of LMI Jobs Creation/Retention. At least 51% of the jobs created or retained must be considered low and moderate income.
- There is a maximum of $35,000 of CDBG funds invested per job created or retained.
- Projects must meet the required Public Benefit test.
- Applicants must provide key financial and operational data on the proposed or existing business to demonstrate need.
- 24 months to create or retain the number of jobs proposed
- No bailouts or financial restructuring allowed.
For more information, visit Commerce.
