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Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program are designed to offset the capital... Read More.

McPherson College Receives $2 Million Mabee Foundation Matching Grant

Monday, January 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College received a $2 million grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation. The grant will be directed toward the construction of the new Campus Commons. The Mabee Foundation grant comes following last year’s completion of the Building... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Boosts Rice County Child Advocacy Center with $40,000 Grant

Thursday, December 28

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce a game-changing grant of $40,000 to uplift the newly formed Rice County Child Advocacy Center. This support underscores our dedication to crucial community resources, especially... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces Grant to Begin Work on Connecting the Heartland Flyer to Kansas

Friday, December 8

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced a $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant to begin planning and development for an extension of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer that will connect the existing rail service between... Read More.

Public Safety Building Renovation Project Awarded Grant

Wednesday, December 6

By the City of Lindsborg LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Public Safety Department, which includes police, fire, and EMS, was recently awarded a $163,000 grant for its public safety building renovation project. The Thriving Rural Grant was announced on Nov. 17 by the Patterson Family... Read More.

Three Rice County Childcare Facilities Receive Updates Thanks to SEED Grant

Wednesday, December 6

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Three childcare facilities in Rice County—Little River Learning Center, Sterling Lil Cub Childcare, and Lyons Cornerstone Childcare Center—have received updates and enhancements, thanks to the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant provided by... Read More.

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation Awarded $50K Grant for Native American Exhibit

Tuesday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation received a $50,000 check from Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Department of Commerce today.The museum was one of 14 recipients of the 2023 Attraction Development Grant. The grant will fund a Native... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grant Funding for Local Initiatives

Wednesday, November 8

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Fund Grant program, which is dedicated to supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Rice... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $85M for Two New Water-Related Grant Programs

Wednesday, November 1

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office today announced that $85 million over five years will go toward water projects with the launch of the Technical Assistance Fund Grants and Water Projects Fund Grants... Read More.

Lindsborg Changing Plans for EPIC Grant

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — The City of Lindsborg is making a change in plans for use of an EPIC grant it was awarded earlier this year through the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Council.The original plan for the project, one of four funded across... Read More.

KDOT Safe Routes to School Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, October 17

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Applications are being accepted for the Kansas Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program for its first year of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants.Safe Routes to School is a national program that promotes walking and bicycling... Read More.

Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Grant

Tuesday, October 10

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network works to promote healthy youth behaviors through mentoring, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, strengthening families, and youth leadership. As a primary prevention agency, the main objective is to prevent youth... Read More.