Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
Kansas Department of Commerce’s CDBG Economic Development Program funds public infrastructure projects that drive private business growth and job creation, prioritizing benefits for low- and moderate-income residents.
Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (final deadline for this cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per project; 50% local/private match required; awards made on a rolling basis during the application window.
Summary: Supports Kansas cities and counties with funding for public infrastructure that enables private business investment and job creation, prioritizing benefits for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement Kansas cities/counties (not direct HUD recipients) are eligible; must be tied to job creation/retention and public infrastructure.
Description
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for public infrastructure projects that directly enable private business expansion, location, or retention. The program is designed to foster public–private partnerships, focusing on the creation or retention of permanent jobs—especially those benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Eligible projects typically involve improvements such as streets, water and sewer lines, drainage, and rail spurs, all of which must be publicly owned or owned by a regulated utility/common carrier. All funded activities must comply with federal CDBG regulations, including environmental review, labor standards, civil rights, and reporting requirements.
