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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $14 Million in Grants for Rural Kansas Communities

Feb 11, 2021

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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of $13,864,149 in federal grants to assist with community development projects.

Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Division, these federal grants are being awarded for a variety of community improvement projects, including sewer and water projects, housing rehabilitation and community facility improvements.

“The Community Development Block Grant program is a powerful tool for improving communities, revitalizing vital infrastructure, and maximizing economic opportunity,” Governor Kelly said. “Over the past several months, the pandemic has heightened the challenges our rural communities face when it comes to community development – making assistance like this more important than ever. My administration is dedicated to doing all we can to continue addressing rural Kansans’ most pressing needs.”

“Providing assistance to address quality-of-life issues is a necessary and noble part of economic development,” Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “By funding community projects like these, the CDBG program is helping to improve the overall business and residential appeal of these small towns. These investments will improve living conditions for Kansas residents, create new economic opportunities for rural communities and bolster the overall prosperity of our entire state.”

Counties, applicant cities and award amounts are as follows:

CountiesApplicant CitiesGrant Award
AllenIola$350,000
BartonGreat Bend$600,000
BrownHorton$190,050
ChaseCottonwood Falls$499,125
CloudConcordia$48,975
CowleyArkansas City$455,000
DoniphanHighland$600,000
EllsworthWilson$300,000
GreenwoodFall River$360,000
GreenwoodEureka$600,000
JacksonHolton$600,000
JeffersonNortonville$501,300
JeffersonValley Falls$115,950
JewellMankato$600,000
KingmanKingman$300,000
KiowaMullinville$380,000
LabetteChetopa$600,000
LincolnLincoln County$35,763
LyonEmporia$700,000
LyonNeosho Rapids$217,062
MarshallVermillion$250,000
MeadeFowler$300,000
MiamiOsawatomie$600,000
MontgomeryIndependence$700,000
MontgomeryCoffeyville$574,320
PhillipsPhillips County$192,514
RussellRussell$116,228
SedgwickHaysville$342,000
SumnerCaldwell$600,000
WabaunseeAlma$600,000
WilsonFredonia$261,425
WoodsonToronto$550,000

The CDBG program administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce provides federal funds to local governments for the development of viable communities by addressing their housing, public facilities and economic development needs. To be awarded funds, local government units must meet at least one of three program objectives:

  • The grant will benefit low- and moderate-income persons
  • The grant will prevent or eliminate slums and blight
  • The grant will resolve an urgent need where local resources are not available to do so

The CDBG funds are one of the Department of Commerce’s primary tools in supporting the state’s small, predominantly rural communities.

About the Kansas Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses.

About the Community Development Division

Established in 2019, the Community Development Division at the Kansas Department of Commerce exists to improve quality-of-life in communities across the state through various programs and services. The Kansas Department of Commerce understands the immense role played by strong communities in economic development and prioritizes investments in people and communities as major contributors to the overall strength of the Kansas economy. To learn more, visit the Community Development page at the Kansas Commerce website.


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