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Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $15M Available to Connect Kansans to Digital Devices and Public Wi-Fi Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. A total of $14.7 million in grant awards will be available to organizations addressing the challenges of broadband accessibility, affordability, and device availability. Governor Kelly Announces $28.5M for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $28.5 million in grants were awarded to 12 entities through the Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program. The LINC program provides strategic funding for crucial aspects of broadband connectivity to reduce the cost of internet service, increase availability, and improve performance. Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The awards will be paired with an additional $6.6 million in matching funds, resulting in an investment of nearly $12 million for high-speed broadband access projects across 10 rural Kansas counties. Commerce Program Opens Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Kansans KANSASWORKS, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, is taking significant strides to empower justice-involved individuals across the state through the Re-entry Specialized Employment Counseling & Training (ReSpECT)WORKS program. This program provides intensive case management and career navigation for eligible individuals released from the prison system in Kansas. View All

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ROZ | Kansas Commerce Transparency Database

Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) Kansas is filled with the natural beauty, simplicity and communal bonds of rural life. We want you to experience the peace and joy of rural Kansas so much that we’ll even throw in some added bonuses.  The state of Kansas has designated 95 counties as “Rural…

SEED | Kansas Commerce Transparency Database

Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grants The purpose of SEED grants is to support the economic revitalization of Kansas communities under 5,000 population through investments in quality-of-life initiatives.    SEED grants are funded under the Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions Development and Expansion Act (KS Stat § 9-2324 [2021]), which was…

Kansas Commerce Transparency Database

Incentive Transparency Database Providing transparency and accountability in government At the Kansas Department of Commerce, our highest priority is empowering individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. As trusted stewards of public tax dollars, we are equally committed to transparency and accountability. The Kansas Incentive Transparency Database details…

Economic Development Districts

Economic Development Districts Economic Development Districts Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are multi-jurisdictional entities, commonly composed of multiple counties and in certain cases even cross-state borders. They help lead the locally-based, regionally driven economic development planning process that leverages the involvement of the public, private and non-profit sectors to establish a…

SEED Grants

SEED Grants Strategic Economic Expansion and Development The purpose of SEED grants is to support the economic revitalization of Kansas communities under 5,000 population through investments in quality-of-life initiatives.   SEED grants are funded under the Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions Development and Expansion Act (KS Stat § 9-2324 [2021]), which was…

Communities

Building Strong Communities Fostering the development of vibrant communities in Kansas Communities are the heart of Kansas. So, community development is central to our approach when it comes to growing the economy. One of the first priorities companies consider when deciding where to locate is whether their employees will be…

Office Of Rural Prosperity

Welcome to theOffice Of Rural Prosperity The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) advocates for and promotes rural Kansas and focuses on efforts designed to aid rural improvements. Through ongoing conversations with rural stakeholders, ORP identifies key policy priorities and blends administrative action with legislative work to remove barriers to prosperity.…

Taxes, Credits and Exemptions

Taxes, Credits and Exemptions Creating a climate for business growth The tax environment in Kansas is designed to be fair and favorable to your business. Our tax base ensures that no single industry is disproportionately burdened, and tax credits and exemptions are helping to lower the cost of doing business…

Transparency Portal Program Details

Kansas Department of Commerce Programs The Community Development Block Grant is a unique federal resource for communities. The Kansas Department of Commerce first accepted responsibility for administering these federally funded grants in 1984 under the John Carlin Administration. Purpose The mission of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is…

Entrepreneurial Culture

Start in Kansas Resources to help you start or grow your business. For decades, Kansas has been committed to the development of a comprehensive network to support research, facilitate commercialization and promote the adoption of new technologies in the state. The state has a variety of tools to support and…
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