The BARN grant program aims to preserve Kansas barns, reviving underutilized, vacant, or dilapidated structures
while fostering new economic activity through agritourism ventures. These building grants are specifically designed
to rescue barns from likely demolition or collapse and rehabilitate them into spaces conducive for new or expanding
agritourism businesses.
The types of projects we are looking for with the BARN grant are those that will encourage people, particularly from
out of state, to visit agritourism locations in Kansas. All projects should have an accountable tie to the tourism
industry. The future uses of the barn, transformed through the BARN program, are not solely about preserving
historical structures. Rather, they are about repurposing these spaces into vibrant hubs for agritourism activities,
thereby injecting new life and economic opportunities into communities. Agritourism ventures capitalize on the
appeal of agricultural experiences, offering visitors opportunities to engage with farming, local food production, and
rural culture in immersive and educational ways.
