Small communities looking to make big impressions with their downtown districts can become part of the nationally recognized Kansas Main
Street Program.
Business News
Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas
December 22, 2025
Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto
July 14, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus
June 10, 2025
Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion
May 08, 2025
View All
Notices
Commerce Celebrates Community Development Block Grant Awards Across State The Kansas Department of Commerce celebrated the success of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) this week by bringing together representatives from 50 Kansas communities, statewide grant administrators, legislators and members of the Kansas congressional delegation. Kansas Tourism Fuels Visitor Experiences with $1 Million in Attraction Development Grants Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. KAC Grant Applications Now Open to Support Community Arts Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that applications are being accepted for three Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. Commerce Reopens Tax Credit Opportunities for Nonprofits, Healthcare Entities Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the latest round of the Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits, making $4.14 million in state tax credits available for donors to qualified projects. View AllOur Department
Menu
Business in Kansas
Quality of Life Demographics Skilled Workforce Infrastructure Incentives & Financing Taxes, Credits, & Exemptions Entrepreneurial Culture Sites & Buildings International To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Key Industries Advanced Manufacturing Corporate & Professional Services Logistics & Distribution Food Processing and Manufacturing Aerospace & Defense Animal Health Bioscience Agriculture Energy & Natural Resources Business NewsDowntown districts are the heart of communities. Historically, downtown districts have been the center of trade, commerce and civic life in our cities and towns. Kansas communities of all sizes understand that downtown is worth investing in, and we couldn’t agree more. Strengthening these areas is a priority in our state, and it’s a priority for our department.
The Department of Commerce is here to be a partner to communities looking to strengthen these vital districts. Downtowns are where we work to make our towns better, where we gather to celebrate community pride and where entrepreneurs serve the needs of their communities and beyond.
Small communities looking to make big impressions with their downtown districts can become part of the nationally recognized Kansas Main
Street Program.
Realizing the need to rehabilitate downtown buildings with funding that can be disbursed quickly and efficiently, the Kansas Department of Commerce has partnered with the Patterson Family Foundation to create the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) program.
Learn more about the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Want to know more about how the Department of Commerce can help cultivate and celebrate your downtown district?

Sitemap ․ Accessibility ․ Privacy Policy ․ Cookie Policy ․ Terms of Use ․
All content © 2006-2026 Kansas Department of Commerce, KS and its representatives. All rights reserved.