During the pandemic some sectors of the Kansas tourism industry experienced increased activity (ex: state parks) while other sectors experienced a decline in activity (ex: museums, performing arts centers, entertainment venues, etc.). While the pandemic highlighted opportunities to grow the tourism sector, investments are needed to revitalize the sector and ensure tourism attractions remain regional economic drivers. This funding opportunity seeks to address the pandemic’s impact and support the tourism industry by funding the development and/or improvement of tourism-focused businesses and tourism agencies. Tourism is a key sector for the Kansas economy and local communities.
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking applications from tourism-focused businesses and tourism agencies for impactful capital projects which spur regional economic development.
| Program | Fiscal Year | Recipient | Address | City | County | Zip Code | Total Amount Offered | Total Amount Claimed to Date | Remaining Amount to Date | Qualification – Total Capital Invesment | Qualification – Net New Jobs | Qualification – Retained Jobs | Jobs to Date | B1-Award Agreement | B2-First Disbursement | B3-Quarterly Reports (1 min.) | B4-Second Disbursement | B5-Quarterly Reports (3 min.) | B6-Project Closed | Number of Years Recipient Has Received Program’s Benefits | Status: Open/Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINT | FY23 | Etzanoa Visitor Museum & Immersion Center | 28431 81st Road | Arkansas City | 67005 | $500,000.00 | $0.00 | $500,000.00 | $500,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open | |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum | 16701 286th Road | Atchison | 66002 | $5,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $5,000,000.00 | $5,000,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open | |
| SPRINT | FY23 | The Brown Mansion | 2109 S. Walnut Street | Coffeyville | Montgomery | 67337 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Prairie Hill Vineyard LLC | 3660 N. 215th St. W. | Colwich | Sedgwick | 67030 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Boot Hill Distillery | 501 W Spruce St. | Dodge City | Ford | 67801 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Comosphere Inc. | 1100 N PLUM ST | Hutchinson | Reno | 67501 | $700,000.00 | $0.00 | $700,000.00 | $700,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Kansas State Fairgrounds | 2000 N Poplar St | Hutchinson | Reno | 67502 | $450,000.00 | $0.00 | $450,000.00 | $450,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Children’s Mercy Park | 1 Sporting Way | Kansas City | Wyandotte | 66111 | $5,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $5,000,000.00 | $5,000,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum | 120 E Mill St. | Lindsborg | McPherson | 67456 | $250,000.00 | $0.00 | $250,000.00 | $250,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Wareham Hall (The Wareham Opera House) | 410 Poyntz Avenue | Manhattan | Riley | 66502 | $250,000.00 | $0.00 | $250,000.00 | $250,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Original Pony Express Home Station Inc | 106 South 8th Street | Marysville | Marshall | 66508 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Discover O.P. – 8001 Santa Fe Drive | 8001 Santa Fe Drive | Overland Park | Johnson | 66204 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Kansas Wildlife & Parks | 1020 S Kansas | Topeka | Shawnee | 66612 | $10,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $10,000,000.00 | $10,000,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Historic Jayhawk Theatre | 720 SW Jackson | Topeka | Shawnee | 66603 | $5,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $5,000,000.00 | $5,000,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | The Kansas African American Museum and Cultural Center | 201 N. Main | Wichita | Sedgwick | 67202 | $1,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,000,000.00 | $1,000,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Wichita Art Museum | 1400 Museum Blvd | Wichita | Sedgwick | 67203 | $250,000.00 | $0.00 | $250,000.00 | $250,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Wilson Czech Opera House Corporation | 415 27th St | Wilson | Ellsworth | 67490 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
| SPRINT | FY23 | Azura Amphitheater | 633 N. 130th Street | Bonner Springs | Wyandotte | 66012 | $1,000,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,000,000.00 | $1,000,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | Open |
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