{"id":81822,"date":"2026-01-21T14:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?page_id=81822"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:31:36","slug":"downtown-revive-and-thrive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/ja\/downtown-revive-and-thrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Revive and Thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Downtown Revive and Thrive<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Rural downtown corridors across Kansas face increasing numbers of vacant and underutilized properties, many of them historic buildings in need of rehabilitation. At the same time, demand is rising for flexible spaces that allow entrepreneurs to test products, develop commercial concepts, and pilot new retail or restaurant ventures.  
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In response, the Kansas Department of Commerce launched the Downtown Revive & Thrive: Rehabilitation for Innovation and Incubator Spaces program. Commerce seeks proposals to revitalize underutilized or historic buildings by transforming them into accessible, modern and sustainable workspaces. There is a total of $500,000 available in funding for Kansas communities with populations of 5,000 or less for projects that result in functional business incubator spaces or facilities designed for temporary retail or restaurant operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Application Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions, email Maren.Lagaly@ks.gov<\/a>. Applications are due March 10 at 5:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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