Grants
Grants
Kansas Water Office Grant Programs
The Kansas Water Office has opened applications for two significant grant programs designed to support water infrastructure development across Kansas. These programs were established through Sen. Sub. for HB 2302, a bipartisan bill signed by Governor Kelly during the 2023 legislative session that increased funding for the State Water Plan Fund.
Technical Assistance Fund Grants
Available Funding: $7.5 Million
This program provides funding for the planning and development phases of water infrastructure projects, including:
- Engineering and design services
- Project planning and feasibility studies
- Project management support
- Technical assistance for grant and loan application preparation
Water Projects Fund Grants
Available Funding: $19.5 Million
This competitive statewide program supports the physical implementation of water infrastructure projects, including:
- Construction of new water-related infrastructure
- Repair and maintenance of existing systems
- Replacement of aging infrastructure
- Related construction costs
- Matching funds for other grant or loan applications
- Loan balance payoff for certain existing KDHE water or sewer loans
Special Opportunity: If your community has a KDHE water or sewer loan and has been making payments for five years or more, you may qualify for partial loan forgiveness through this program.
Eligibility: Municipalities and special districts related to water organized under the Laws of Kansas
No matching funds required for either program
Application Deadline: September 30
Contact us for assistance: Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission is available to help with your application.
Need Assistance? Contact Corina Cox - nwkcorina@ruraltel.net
Grants
Moderate Income Housing (MIH) & Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit (KHITC)
2025 Round 1 Application Deadline
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Notice of Application Requested: Friday, September 19, 2025
The MIH and KHITC programs support the development of affordable housing projects across Kansas. Round 1 of KHITC is open only to applicants proposing qualified housing projects located in small and medium counties, or those related to previously awarded open MIH grants.
Important: Applicants intending to apply should submit a "Notice of Application" form no later than October 3, 2025, to ensure access to the Procorem application system before the deadline.
Available Resources:
- 2025 Draft KHITC Notice of Application Availability Summary of Comments
- 2025 KHITC Notice of Application Availability
- KHITC Application Materials
Need Assistance? Contact Corina Cox - nwkcorina@ruraltel.net
Grants
KDOT Cost Share Program
Application Period
Applications Open: Monday, August 11
Applications Close: Thursday, September 18
The Kansas Department of Transportation Cost Share Program provides funding assistance for local transportation projects. This program helps communities leverage state resources to improve roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.
Learn More:
Visit ksdot.gov/cost-share for complete program details and application materials.
Need Assistance? Contact Corina Cox - nwkcorina@ruraltel.net
