IOLA, Kan. — Thrive Allen County, Iola, KS, was awarded $1.4M through FHLBank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This year $33.9 million in AHP grants were made in partnership with FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The member partnering on this project is Emprise Bank. A total of 31 AHP projects will give 1,764 very low-, low- and moderate-income households a place to call home.
This project will focus on renovating and rehabilitating fifty low- and moderate-income homes in Allen County over the next four years. More information about how to apply for the program will be released in the next couple of months.
“Providing Affordable Housing Program grants through our members each year remains central to our mission,” said Jeff Kuzbel, president and CEO of FHLBank Topeka. “The dedication of our members, combined with the creativity of housing experts, is reflected in the diverse projects receiving support. This year’s AHP initiatives will have a lasting effect in communities across our district.”
About Thrive Allen County:
Thrive Allen County is the largest and most prominent rural health advocacy organization in Kansas. We work relentlessly to make Allen County the healthiest rural community in the state, a community that thrives both physically and fiscally. For more information, please visit our website at www.thriveallencounty.org or find us on Facebook (@ThriveAllenCounty) and Instagram (@ThriveAllen).
About Emprise Bank:
Emprise Bank is a customer-focused, tech-forward financial institution that champions its customers’ ambitions through a mission of empowering people to thrive. With innovative financial solutions backed by an exceptional team and vibrant culture, Emprise serves more than 20 communities in the Midwest.
Emprise offers a broad range of leading products and services including personal, business, and embedded banking. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Emprise Bank is FDIC insured with total assets exceeding $2.5 billion.
About FHLBank Topeka:
FHLBank Topeka is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks that accesses the capital markets to provide liquidity and funding for its members. With nearly $80 billion in assets and more than $4 billion in capital, FHLBank Topeka is a strong, reliable source of liquidity for its 652-member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
