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Better Support for Communities

In response to recent changes, we are prioritizing the needs of Kansans by refining our approach to funding and project support. These updates aim to better support communities by streamlining funding and accelerating timeliness.

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2026 General Application Requirements

The 2026 CDBG General Application Requirements are now available!

2025 CDBG Award Ceremony

Thank you for joining us in Topeka to recognize the work put in for projects awarded in 2025. View CDBG Award Ceremony Photos.

2026 Pre-Application Open!

A pre-application must be submitted and approved by CDBG before an application can be submitted (except for Urgent Need). The pre-application is used to determine project eligibility and readiness before proceeding to the full application stage. Commerce will review submissions within ten days and provide further instructions. Please discuss your project with CDBG staff before submitting a pre-application. You can contact a project manager at any time or email [email protected].

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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…

January 28

Commerce Awards Over $4 Million in CDBG Grants to Kansas Communities

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $4.1 million in Community Development Block Grant…

November 19

Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…

October 22

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

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has received national recognition for…

July 29

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

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $8.7 million in Community Development Block Grant…

April 30

Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Blueprint to Build program, an innovative…

April 22

Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $758,250 in Community…

February 25

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

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in…

February 20

Commerce Unveils Groundbreaking Overhaul of Community Development Block Grant Program

The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today significant changes to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Community Facilities program…

January 31

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $11M for Community Improvements

Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the…