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Kansas rural communities receive development grant

Thirty-two rural communities across the state will receive nearly $14 million in federal grants to assist with community development projects. Funding is being made available to communities through the Community Development Block Grant program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Congress.

This week, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of approximately $13.8 million in federal grants to assist with community development projects.

The money is available through the Community Development Block Grant program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Congress.

Federal grants are awarded for a variety of community improvement projects, housing rehabilitation and community facility improvements, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

“The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a powerful tool for improving communities, revitalizing vital infrastructure, and maximizing economic opportunity,” Kelly said. “Over the past several months, the pandemic has heightened the challenges our rural communities face when it comes to community development – making assistance like this more important than ever. My administration is dedicated to doing all we can to continue addressing rural Kansans’ most pressing needs.”

Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said the community development program will continue to help attract activity to rural business.

“These investments will improve living conditions for Kansas residents, create new economic opportunities for rural communities and bolster the overall prosperity of our entire state,” Toland said.