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Kansas Community Empowerment

Kansas Community Empowerment

Stronger communities start here.

The Kansas Community Empowerment Program supports volunteer-led efforts to revitalize, inspire, strengthen, and elevate communities across Kansas. Backed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, this program provides tools, training, and funding that help local leaders turn great ideas into lasting impact. Whether it’s downtown beautification, civic engagement, or leadership development, we’re here to help your community move from intention to action—and from action to transformation.
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Latest News from KCE

Stay up to date with the latest developments across the KCE communities. Here, you will find announcements about upcoming events, groundbreaking projects, new grant opportunities, and recent awards aimed at supporting community growth, new ideas, and strengthening connections across Kansas.

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Evergy Energy Tip – June

Evergy Energy Tip – June

Busting Energy-Efficiency Myths  There are many tips and tricks for saving energy around the house, but are all of them…

Kansas Commerce Welcomes Matthew Morrison as Program Administrator for Kansas Community Empowerment

Kansas Commerce Welcomes Matthew Morrison as Program Administrator for Kansas Community Empowerment

The Kansas Department of Commerce is pleased to welcome Matthew Morrison as the new Program Administrator for the Kansas Community…

Evergy Energy Tip – May

Evergy Energy Tip – May

Creative Ways to Save Energy If you’re looking to save energy, just consider what you already have around the house!…

Evergy Energy Tip – April

Evergy Energy Tip – April

Spring Cleaning for Your AC  While you air out the house and sweep the floors, consider your air conditioning as you do…

Evergy Energy Tip – March

Evergy Energy Tip – March

Prepare Your Home for Warmer Weather Warmer weather is around the corner!  To keep your home comfortable as the temperatures…

Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants

Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new grant opportunities through the Kansas…

Evergy Energy Tip – February

Evergy Energy Tip – February

Save Energy Year-Round with a Smart Thermostat  A smart thermostat is a powerful tool that can help you cut energy costs…

Evergy Energy Tip – January

Evergy Energy Tip – January

Saving Energy at Home: Getting Kids Involved  It’s never too early to teach kids about saving energy, instilling good habits that’ll last throughout their lives. Plus, the cooped-up-inside winter months are the perfect time…

Special Enrollment Period Opens for Kansas Community Empowerment Program

Special Enrollment Period Opens for Kansas Community Empowerment Program

The Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) Special Enrollment Period is now officially open, offering communities across the state an opportunity to…

Evergy Energy Tip – December

Evergy Energy Tip – December

Save Energy this Holiday Season  Between the colder weather, holiday lighting, and extra cooking, the holidays can mean more energy…

Evergy Energy Tip – November

Evergy Energy Tip – November

Prepare Your Home for Winter Temps  It’s been a little cooler lately. Now is the perfect time to prepare your…

Evergy Energy Tip – October

Evergy Energy Tip – October

Unplug ‘Energy Vampires’ and Save on Your Bill  Did you know there are appliances in your home that consume electricity…

Evergy Energy Tip – September

Evergy Energy Tip – September

Keep Your Air Conditioning Working Smoothly We’re used to hot summers – and even falls – in the Midwest, but…

Commerce Launches New Chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program

Commerce Launches New Chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has assumed the administration of…

Empowerment Communities

Communities of Excellence

Alton Pride
Blue Rapids Community Action Team
Caney Community Betterment Group Foundation
Cimarron Community Empowerment
Iola Community Involvement Task Force (CITF)
Delia Community PRIDE
Downtown Plainville, Inc.
Downtown Shareholders of KCK
Empower Norton
Energize Erie
Envision Eskridge
Friends of the Vermillion Community, Inc.
Grainfield Community Development Committee
Highland Community Action Team (Pride)
Independence Pride & Beautification
Kinsley PRIDE
Lakin Community Empowerment Group
Larned Civic Pride
Lecompton Community Empowerment
Leonardville Pride
Lucas Hometown PRIDE
Overbrook Pride, Inc
Perry Community Pride
Potwin PRIDE Inc.
Reimagine Canton Beautification Committee
RevitalizeYC, Yates Center
Rossville PRIDE
Russell Pride, Inc.
SENT Topeka (Strengthening and Equipping Neighborhoods Together) (Hi Crest Neighborhood)
Sylvia Helping Hands
TEAM McFarland
Toronto Booster Club
Wakefield PRIDE

Communities of Growth

Alma Action Committee
Ashland Empowerment 2020
Belleville Community Empowerment
Conway Springs Development Foundation
Dover Community Center
Herndon Community Empowerment
Humboldt PRIDE
Jewell County Community Development Association
Lenora Pride Committee
Lincoln Center Improvement Committee
Paxico Proud
Randolph PRIDE
Rural Community Vision Team, Harper
Savonburg Community Empowerment
Visit Herington! CVB
Wilson Community Empowerment / Wilson PRIDE

Communities of Action

Anthony Community Empowerment (ACE)
Downs Community Connection, Inc.
Goff PRIDE / KCE
Imagine Columbus
LaHarpe Pride
Olsburg Community Pride
Riverton Community Development
Towanda Hometown Action Commission
Valley Falls
Vision Caldwell

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