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Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

New Grant Opportunities Available Through Revised SIGNS Program

Jan 9, 2026

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new round of Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant opportunities, building on the program’s inaugural year in 2025 with several updates designed to further increase foot traffic, strengthen business visibility, and drive sales in downtown commercial districts.…

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Commerce Hosts First Virtual Job Fair of New Year with New Opportunities

Jan 8, 2026

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year’s first Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22. “The new year is all about new doors opening and new…

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Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in Broadband Acceleration Grants for Kansas

Dec 31, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.7 million has been awarded to five Internet Service Providers through the latest round of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. These awards will be matched with an additional $6.7 million in private and local investment, resulting in $13.4 million to expand high-speed internet access…

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Fifteen Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Dec 24, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of Commerce has awarded $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants, supporting 15 quality-of-life projects across Kansas. The awards leveraged more than $744,186 in local contributions, bringing the total investment…

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Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Dec 22, 2025

Gov. Kelly: “This is a game-changer for Kansas”~ New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state ~ Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build…

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Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs

Dec 15, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $535,000 has been awarded to 12 businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state’s workforce through apprenticeships. The grant awards were matched with more than $500,000 in local contributions, bringing the total to more…

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Commerce Opens Applications for Rural Champions Program

Dec 11, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the third cohort of the Rural Champions program. A total of $549,600 will be distributed across 12 rural Kansas communities with population of 40,000 or less to support the new…

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Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal 

Dec 8, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents a significant milestone toward delivering high-speed internet access to the 26,673 eligible…

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Commerce Encourages Jobseekers and Employers to Take Advantage of Upcoming Virtual Job Fair

Dec 4, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10. “In Kansas, we pride ourselves on being the State of Unexpected —…

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Commerce Awards $100,000 for Tourism Marketing Projects Across Kansas

Dec 1, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $100,000 has been awarded to support 20 new tourism marketing projects across Kansas. These projects will help communities elevate their advertising efforts and inspire new visitors to explore the Sunflower State. “Tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth…

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