FY2024 Emergency Response HEAL Grant

Emergency Response HEAL grants are available for organizations seeking to rehabilitate rural downtown buildings at risk of demolition or collapse. The program aims to repurpose these buildings for new businesses, childcare, housing, arts and culture, or entrepreneurship. The funding organization is the Kansas Legislature and Governor Kelly, who have allocated $500,000 annually for these projects. The grant has a rolling deadline and can be quickly reviewed and awarded to stabilize at-risk buildings. Eligible projects include those at risk of imminent loss, causing damage to surrounding downtown buildings, or with significant damage due to fire, storms, or wind. A maximum of $100,000 will be awarded per community, and a 1:1 cash match is required. Private building owners must have an eligible local partnering support organization apply on their behalf. Eligible organizations include Kansas Main Street Programs, Economic Development Corporations, Chambers of Commerce, Cities, Counties, Schools, 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 organizations, Local Community Foundations, and Tribal Nations. The grant application will open on February 8, 2024, and close on June 3, 2024. Awarded projects will receive funding in installments based on project milestones and deadlines. The progress of projects will be evaluated through monthly updates, fiscal reports, and site visits.