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, Thursday, May 28. Apprenticeship Office Awarded Funding to Expand Youth Opportunities The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced it has been selected as one of 10 states to receive the prestigious Talent Ready funding through CareerWise and the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center. New Round of HEAL Funding to Assist 15 Rural Communities Over $1.
3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding will support 15 building renovation projects across the state. Sunflower Summer Returns with Free Admission for Kansas Families Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions.
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Taxes, Credits, & Exemptions To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Corporate & Professional Services Food Processing and Manufacturing Energy & Natural Resources KCE Kickstart and Impact Grants Empowering Communities for Lasting Vitality The Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) Grants support locally driven projects that enhance the quality of place, strengthen volunteer-led efforts, and promote long-term vibrancy in Kansas communities.
Two grant types, Kickstart and Impact, offer funding for both small, but highly impactful projects and large-scale infrastructure improvements. The purpose of these grants is to empower Kansas communities to plan, implement, and sustain quality of place projects that foster engagement, pride, volunteerism, and long-term community vitality.
The goals of these grants are to: • Support community-identified priorities that strengthen quality of place and enhance local pride. • Empower volunteer-led groups by providing resources that build capacity, momentum, and long-term sustainability. • Improve public spaces and community assets through visible, meaningful, and locally driven projects.
• Increase community engagement and participation, particularly by involving diverse groups (youth, seniors, civic groups, etc.). • Foster equitable investment in communities of all sizes, especially small rural communities with limited access to funding. • Promote long-term community vitality through projects that create lasting benefits and strengthen community identity.
Kickstart Grant Guidelines The KCE Kickstart Grant applications are currently open and accepted on a rolling monthly basis If you submit by the 15th of any month (11:59 PM), your application will be reviewed in that month’s cycle For program inquiries, please contact [email protected] Any currently enrolled KCE Community that meets the tier requirements for the grant.
All projects must occur in a registered Kansas Community Empowerment city.
County or municipal governments Economic Development Organizations Local Chambers of Commerce 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit organizations Organizations that do not fall under one of these eligible entities, or are unable to work with an eligible entity to apply on their behalf, are still eligible to apply with a contracted fiscal agent, provided that a Letter of Intent is submitted with the application.
Organizations apply using this method should apply using the account type of the Fiscal Agent. Kickstart Grants support projects that advance a participating KCE community’s mission, vision, and locally identified priorities. Projects should be community-driven, feasible in scope, and designed to strengthen local capacity, engagement, or momentum toward community goals.
Impact Grants support transformational, long-term investments that promote community vibrancy, defined as projects that refresh, re-energize and unlock the beauty in each community. Unlike Kickstart Grants, which may focus on short-term activities, these grants are intended for projects that create lasting, permanent and sustainable improvements that contribute to a community’s long-term vitality.
Projects are not eligible for Kickstart Grant funding if they: Do not directly support or advance the KCE community’s adopted mission or vision Are primarily promotional or marketing focused rather than community-driven Consist solely of advertising or promotional activities Do not demonstrate a clear public or community benefit Projects are not eligible for Impact Grant funding if they: Do not promote community vibrancy or enhance the community’s physical or cultural assets Are temporary in nature or do not result in permanent or long-term, sustainable improvements Are primarily promotional or marketing focused rather than investment-oriented Fail to demonstrate how the project will be sustained or maintained beyond the grant period Grant Announcement : January 2026 Application Period : February 1 to March 31, 2026 Submission Deadline : February 31, 2026 Award Notification : May 2026 The Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) Grant Program follows a structured nine-month timeline for Kickstart Grants and a twelve-month timeline for Impact Grants, with defined reporting requirements and completion deadlines.
Months 1 – 8: Project startup and implementation Quarterly reports due each quarter By Month 9: Project complete Within 30 days of completion: Final report due (No later than 10 months after award) Months 1 – 11: Project startup and implementation Quarterly reports due each quarter By Month 12: Project complete Within 30 days of completion: Final report due (No later than 13 months after award) Sara Bloom, Quality Places Manager Incentives & Financing, Taxes, Credits & Exemptions, Site Selection, Doing Business in Kansas Infrastructure assessment, community planning, development support, and downtown activation Find a Job, Job Seeker Services, Employer Services Plan your trip to Kansas.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County or municipal governments, economic development organizations, local chambers of commerce, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits, and community foundations in Kansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
KCE Kickstart and Impact Grants is funded by Kansas Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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ACCEL-KS Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program is a state grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce providing up to $250,000 to Kansas-based businesses and early-stage companies that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards. The program accelerates the commercialization of innovative research and technology by supplementing federal Phase I and Phase II awards with state matching funds. Eligible applicants include businesses, researchers, and early-stage companies operating in Kansas that hold qualifying federal SBIR or STTR awards. The program helps Kansas innovators advance technology from research to market.
Industrial Renovation for Opportunity and New Economic Development (IRONED) pilot program is sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Rural Prosperity. This pilot program provides funding to rural Kansas communities to revitalize underused industrial and manufacturing buildings. Grants support projects in the planning phase that preserve and bring new economic activity to these facilities, closing financing gaps. If 'blend systems' refers to industrial or manufacturing processes or integration, this could be a fit.
Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) Program is sponsored by Kansas State (Administered by Kansas Department of Commerce). The program aims to equip diverse groups with essential digital competencies to improve their participation in civic life, education, and the economy. It focuses on Kansas, with emphasis on economically distressed counties.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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