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Kansas Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 25 grant opportunities

Economic Development - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$750,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides repayable loans to for-profit businesses and agricultural cooperatives in Kansas to support job creation and retention, with potential loan forgiveness for timely project completion.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Commercial Rehabilitation 
$300,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (CDBG)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to private property owners in non-entitlement communities in Kansas for rehabilitating blighted commercial buildings to boost economic revitalization and improve downtown areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Retention Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Reno County
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to childcare providers in Reno County, Kansas, to enhance their programs and strengthen the local childcare infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Unrestricted
Fund for Reno County Grants
$50,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Reno County, Kansas, for innovative projects that enhance community culture, support youth development, foster community engagement, and strengthen local nonprofits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
General Operating Support
$25,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Kansas to enhance their programming and strengthen the state's cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Independent school districts
Economic Development Program
$20,000,000
Kansas Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Kansas for transportation improvements that create new jobs and attract business investments.

Transportation
City or township governments
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
$500,000
City of Lawrence
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that create and improve affordable housing options in Lawrence.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline Grant Program
$100,000
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This program provides funding to revitalize underutilized downtown buildings in Kansas, supporting projects that promote economic growth and community engagement through various uses like businesses, housing, and cultural initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Nominations Open for Governor’s Arts Awards 2025
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This program invites nominations to honor individuals, organizations, and communities in Kansas for their outstanding contributions to the arts, celebrating creativity and cultural enrichment in the state.

Arts
County governments
City of Lawrence Unmistakable Events Grant Program
$100,000
City of Lawrence
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This program provides funding to support community events that promote cultural and economic development in Lawrence, Kansas, enhancing the city's unique identity.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Smith County Action Fund
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and religious groups for community-benefiting projects, new initiatives, and capacity-building efforts in the areas served by the foundation.

Health
Nonprofits
DCCF Livewell Community Wellness Grants in Kansas
Contact for amount
Douglas County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Douglas County Community Foundation in Kansas is inviting applications for its Livewell Community Wellness Grants, aimed at supporting organizations that promote healthy eating and physical activity, or offer programs to reduce lifestyle-related chronic diseases, with the proposal required to come from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or government entity and benefit the residents of Douglas County.

Health
Nonprofits
Changemakers at Work Grants in Kansas
$5,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 27, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Hutchinson Community Foundation in Reno County, Kansas is offering Changemakers at Work grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for a year, to fund projects that foster community building, enhance community pride, and promote placemaking, open to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Reno County.

Environment
Nonprofits
Attraction Development Grant Program
$200,000
Kansas Tourism
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Attraction Development Grant, offered by Kansas Tourism, provides up to $1 million in economic assistance to public, private, and non-profit entities in Kansas for the development or enhancement of tourism attractions, with the aim of boosting economic growth, improving visitor experiences, and enhancing the quality of life in communities across the state.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Kansas Office of Apprenticeship Project Grant
$200,000
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Kansas that are focused on developing registered apprenticeship programs to attract and retain skilled employees in response to industry demands.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Funding available for Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative
$125,000
NetWork Kansas
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

NetWork Kansas, in partnership with K-State 105, is offering a one-time grant of $100,000 to $500,000 to support new or early-stage projects focused on entrepreneurship and small business development, with a maximum funding request of $125,000 per project and a 25% match required, open to for-profit businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and municipalities in Kansas.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Emergency HEAL Program - FY 2025
$100,000
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to rural communities for the rehabilitation of at-risk downtown buildings, helping to revitalize local economies and support businesses, housing, and cultural initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2025
$1,200,000
City of Lawrence
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2024

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

The City of Lawrence is currently accepting applications for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Donor Name: City of Lawrence State: Kansas City: Lawrence Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund is supported through a local sales tax with the purpose of providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence, acquiring land for future affordable housing, and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. The mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) is to recommend to the City Commission ways everyone in Lawrence has access to safe, quality, affordable housing and supportive services necessary to maintain independent living with dignity. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund is available through a local sales tax, with the purpose of: providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence; acquiring land for future affordable housing units; and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. Funding Information The City of Lawrence anticipates awarding up to $1.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds in Eligible Projects Affordable housing or land acquisition New affordable housing development Rehabilitation of affordable housing for preservation of existing affordable housing stock Accessibility modifications for low-to-moderate income households with accessibility needs to remain in affordable and accessible housing Housing vouchers for low-income households Projects that increase community awareness on affordable housing Projects that advance racial equity in housing. Eligibility Criteria Corporations and LLCs 501(c)3 Nonprofits Neighborhood and civic groups City of Lawrence and Douglas County Departments All projects must be within the City of Lawrence and serve households residing within city limits. For more information, visit City of Lawrence.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Kansas Business Awards
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2024

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on their communities and the Kansas economy. 2024 Award Categories AgriBusiness – companies that stand out in the agribusiness industry – including agricultural production, products and services, and agri-tourism Apprenticeship Champions and Partners – companies and other entities that excel providing registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas Business Innovation – companies from any sector incorporating innovative technologies in their business Healthcare/Nonprofit – noteworthy services provided by either healthcare facilities or nonprofit organizations Manufacturing/Distribution – outstanding achievement for companies large and small involved in manufacturing and distribution Non-Traditional Talent Pools – companies that have gone above and beyond to hire those with prior involvement in the justice system, youth, seniors or individuals with disabilities Retail/Service – exceptional performance by businesses selling goods, products and/or services Under 30 Entrepreneurs – young entrepreneurs achieving business success under the age of 30 Welcome Back – entrepreneurs and businesspeople who once left Kansas but have returned to make their mark in the Sunflower State. For more information, visit Kansas Department of Commerce.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2024 Fall Attraction Development Grant Program (ADGP)
$1,000,000
Kansas Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and businesses in Kansas to create or improve tourism attractions that will draw more visitors and stimulate the local economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits