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Below are the latest press releases about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program:

Commerce Wins President’s Award for Innovation from COSCDA for Youth Job Training Program in Bartlett

Oct 22, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has received national recognition for its Youth Job Training project in Bartlett. The Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) presented Commerce with its President’s Award for Innovation, honoring outstanding state-level programs that demonstrate measurable…

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

Jul 29, 2025

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.…

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Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers

Apr 30, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Blueprint to Build program, an innovative new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding round. This program provides rural Kansas communities a faster, more affordable way to construct state-of-the-art community centers. Blueprint to Build enables communities to…

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Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects

Apr 22, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $758,250 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to three Kansas communities: Burlingame, Lyon County and Overbrook. This year, the program allocated a total of $2.5 million in funding to support the revitalization…

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Commerce CDBG Program Awards Almost $3.5M for Economic Development Projects

Feb 25, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support 12 housing rehabilitation and commercial revitalization projects across the state. When matched with more than $4.33 million in local contributions, the rolling…

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Commerce Unveils Groundbreaking Overhaul of Community Development Block Grant Program

Feb 20, 2025

The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today significant changes to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Community Facilities program to allow a rolling application process, lower local match requirements and an expanded scope of eligible projects. “This is a game-changer for Kansas communities,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David…

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Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $11M for Community Improvements

Jan 31, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects.  “The Community Development Block Grant program continues to be a vital resource for our small and rural communities…

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