CDBG | Economic Development
Kansas CDBG Economic Development grants fund public infrastructure projects that create or retain jobs, focusing on low- and moderate-income individuals through city-business partnerships.
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 Kansas Department of Commerce's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development program funds projects that create and retain jobs in Kansas communities, particularly for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals. The program aims to stimulate economic growth by leveraging public funds to attract private investment. Eligible projects typically involve partnerships between local governments (cities or counties) and private businesses or developers, and must align with federal CDBG rules and national objectives, such as job creation or retention.
Funded activities include public infrastructure improvements (roads, sidewalks, water/sewer lines, drainage, railroad spurs) that directly support the creation or retention of jobs by for-profit businesses. The infrastructure must be owned by a public entity, regulated utility, or common carrier. All projects must comply with federal and state regulations, including environmental review, labor standards, civil rights, and reporting requirements.
