Non-Profit Childcare & Early Education Facilities Grant

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for the construction or renovation of childcare and early education facilities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income families.

$800,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Kansas CDBG program is accepting applications for the Non-Profit Childcare and Early Education Facilities category. All proposed activities must meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, with at least 51 percent of beneficiaries being LMI. Eligible applicants are incorporated cities or counties in Kansas not receiving annual CDBG entitlement from HUD. The maximum grant is $1,500,000 with a 25 percent funding match. The application deadline is September 30, 2024. Eligible activities include construction or renovation of facilities, land or building purchases, administration, and engineering/architectural fees.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $800,000

Total Program Funding

$1,500,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - At least 25% of the total project cost minus administration

Additional Details

$1.5 million has been allocated for the Non-Profit Childcare and Education Facilities Grant program in 2024. Communities can receive up to $650,000 (<5,000 population) and $800,000 (>5,000 population).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments

County governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants are incorporated cities or counties in Kansas that do not receive annual CDBG entitlement allocation from HUD. Cities receiving entitlements and therefore ineligible include Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and all of Johnson County. CDBG funds will be utilized towards eligible community facilities and services grant projects within the following category: Non-Profit Childcare & Early Education Facilities – Not to exceed $1,500,000

Geographic Eligibility

All incorporated cities in Kansas, excluding Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and all of Johnson County.

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Ginny Eardley

ginny.m.eardley@ks.gov

Phone

(785) 230-6319

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