Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $8.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds has been awarded to support 16 vital projects across Kansas. These investments will continue to enhance the quality of life and infrastructure in rural and low-to moderate-income communities.

“CDBG funding has proven to be one of the most effective ways for Commerce to support meaningful projects that address specific needs in communities throughout Kansas,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “These grants give local organizations the resources needed to create tailored solutions that improve infrastructure, quality of place and more, resulting in stronger local economies and more vibrant towns across the Sunflower State.”

The 16 awardees received a total of $8,749,350 in federal funds, matched by $4,985,277 in local investments. The result was a combined total of $13,734,627 to be used for public improvements across the state.

Highlights from the 2025 CDBG awardees include:

• Herington: $94,413 Urgent Need grant for the immediate replacement of failed aeration blowers at its wastewater treatment plant
• Miltonvale: $500,000 Community Facilities grant for the installation of new ADA-compliant playground equipment at Tootleville Park
• St. John: $300,000 Commercial Rehabilitation grant for the redevelopment of a downtown building to house Circle W Outfitters and Wycoff Construction Offices
• Valley Falls: $650,000 Water and Sewer grant for the rehabilitation of the Valley Falls sanitary sewer system

The funded projects demonstrate how the CDBG dollars are helping communities address urgent needs, support economic development and create spaces that improve everyday life for Kansas residents. To learn more about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and view the full list of awardees, visit the webpage here.