Feb 10, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced two Kansas Main Street communities have been awarded funding through the Residential Opportunities On Main Street (ROOMS) program. Projects in El Dorado and Seneca will receive $50,000 each to create a total of 18 new residential units in the upper floors of downtown buildings.
“As we continue expanding the state economy by bringing more businesses and workforce opportunities to rural communities, the need for quality and affordable housing also continues to grow,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Through the ROOMS program, we are preserving the history of our downtown districts while creating more livable spaces for current and future residents.”
Last summer, five communities were awarded ROOMS grants, resulting in 29 new upper-floor housing units in downtown communities and generating nearly $9 million in private investment.
“We’re doing our part to unlock opportunities that make our communities vibrant and full of life by adding unique, affordable housing,” Kansas Main Street Director Drew Simpson said. “Projects that safeguard our shared past and carefully plan for the future will help deliver prosperity to Kansas.”
The two projects selected for this round of funding will leverage almost $4.7 million in private investment.
The winter 2025 ROOMS grant recipients:
To learn more about the ROOMS program and view a recorded informational webinar, click here. For additional information about the Kansas Main Street program, visit here.
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