Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
Kansas Department of Commerce's CDBG Economic Development Program funds public-private infrastructure projects that create jobs and support economic growth in Kansas communities.
Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (annual deadline; applications accepted March–October; awards rolling)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; 50% local or private match required
Summary: Supports Kansas community projects that create and retain jobs by leveraging public funds to attract private investment, with a focus on benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals.
Key Information: Projects must demonstrate job creation/retention and comply with federal CDBG rules; cities/counties partner with private businesses.
Description
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, funds projects that create and retain jobs in Kansas communities—particularly for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals—by supporting public infrastructure improvements in partnership with private businesses. The program is designed to stimulate economic growth by leveraging public funds to attract private investment and typically requires collaboration between local governments and for-profit businesses or agricultural cooperatives. Funded projects often involve infrastructure such as roads, water/sewer lines, drainage, and railroad spurs that directly support business expansion or retention. All activities must comply with federal CDBG regulations, including environmental review, labor standards, civil rights, and rigorous reporting.
