Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce's 2026 CDBG Blueprint to Build program provides $2.5 million for the Small design, $3.25 million for the Medium design, and $4 million for the Large design. Full applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time and are limited to communities with an approved pre-application. The City of Ottawa is currently pursuing a $4 million Large-category application for a Forest Park gym, pool and community center.
Required next actionPrioritize only Kansas cities and counties with authoritative evidence of an approved Blueprint to Build pre-application. For City of Ottawa, the September 23, 2026 public-hearing packet verifies an active proposed Large-category project and a $4,000,000 CDBG request, but does not prove pre-application approval. Verify Kansas Commerce approval before applicant-specific package production or ORIGINAL outreach; then confirm match, LMI, hearing, PAR/PER, environmental, procurement and submission requirements.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 85/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting SEED 5.0 applications for tangible quality-of-life projects in eligible Kansas communities of 5,000 people or fewer. $250,000 is available; awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 with a 10% cash match. Applications close October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; current official materials do not state a time zone.
Required next actionConfirm the organization and project community meet SEED 5.0 eligibility, verify the community did not receive a SEED 4.0 award, define up to three tangible projects within the allowable categories, document the 10% cash match and required attachments, and submit through the Kansas Commerce Salesforce portal by October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Active — full applications only for applicants with an approved pre-application; pre-application intake closed September 15, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
6 days leftVerified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce's 2026 Community Facilities: Large Grants remain open for full applications through October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT, but the required pre-application deadline passed September 15. Only communities with an approved pre-application may proceed. Awards range from $210,001 to $1.5 million with a 20% match.
Required next actionOnly applicants with a Kansas Commerce-approved pre-application may proceed. Confirm the approved pre-application, eligible non-entitlement city/county, LMI national objective, documented 20% match, required public-hearing timing, and required engineering/architectural materials; submit the full Salesforce Grants Portal application by October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. Do not initiate new cold outreach to a community unless its approved pre-application can be authoritatively verified.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 73/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce has opened the 2026 SEED rural quality-of-life cycle for qualifying communities of 5,000 or less. Awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 with a 10% match, and eligible uses include childcare developmental health screenings, senior health/wellness equipment and technology, and library technology that supports access to essential telehealth services.
Required next actionConfirm eligible county/community and applicant class, define a tangible eligible project, document the 10% match and full budget, and apply through the Kansas Commerce portal.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce has $1.5 million available for 2026 CDBG water and sewer infrastructure projects, with awards up to $800,000 and a 25% match. Full applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time, but only communities with an approved pre-application may proceed.
Required next actionPrioritize only Kansas cities and counties with an approved 2026 Water and Sewer pre-application. Confirm 51% LMI benefit, secured match, public-hearing compliance, PER/PAR, environmental documentation, and full application readiness before proceeding.
Active - full application limited to pre-approved applicants
Atlas Opportunity Score 68/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas cities and counties with an approved 2026 pre-application may seek up to $100,000 for youth workforce training serving ages 12-19. The full application deadline is October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time, with a 10% match. The September 15, 2026 pre-application deadline has passed.
Required next actionProceed only for an eligible non-entitlement Kansas city or county that submitted the required pre-application by September 15, 2026 and received CDBG approval. Verify that approval, complete required public participation, secure the 10% match, confirm the local-cash subrequirement with CDBG, and submit the full application by October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting applications from qualified community-based organizations to serve as administrators for the FY2027 Individual Development Account (IDA) Tax Credit Program. IDA programs help qualified low-income Kansans build savings for first-home purchases, home repairs, small-business development, college, and specialized job training. Funding and Deadline Commerce will award $500,000 […]
Required next actionTreat the FY2027 round as open through October 16, 2026 based on Commerce's September 10, 2026 press release and current FY2027 guidelines; the generic program page contains a stale contradictory 'closed' line. Prioritize verified eligible Kansas 501(c)(3) charitable, religious, and tribal organizations with relevant IDA/education/financial-program capacity; no direct Dr. Miltie pursuit.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce 2026 CDBG Regional Water Implementation Grant Program supports multi-community water infrastructure projects in rural Kansas. The program is designed for consolidation of two or more water systems, creation or expansion of a Public Wholesale Water Supply District, or projects benefiting at least two currently unconnected primary public water […]
Required next actionPrioritize eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities/counties in a credible multi-system water project; confirm approved pre-application, 51% LMI benefit, 50% match, public-hearing timing, engineering/environmental readiness, and all CRM/queue deduplication safeguards before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active - approved pre-application required
Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce has $1.5 million available for the 2026 CDBG Water and Sewer Infrastructure program. Eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities and counties may request up to $800,000, subject to a $2,000-per-beneficiary ceiling and a 25% match. Full applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time, and only applicants with an approved pre-application may submit.
Required next actionProceed only for an eligible non-entitlement Kansas city or county that can verify a timely approved 2026 pre-application; confirm 51% LMI benefit, 25% secured match, public-hearing timing, PER/PAR, environmental documentation, procurement compliance, and portal readiness before full application.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce's 2026 BLOCK pilot offers up to $500,000 to one eligible Kansas nonprofit, local-government entity, or Tribal Nation for a rapid, coordinated transformation of one downtown block. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the current program page does not state a time zone. A 1:1 match is required and the winning project must complete the core transformation before December 15, 2026.
Required next actionQualify only Kansas nonprofit, local-government, or Tribal applicants that already have a defined single downtown block with at least three participating structures, documented property-owner participation, contractors/vendors and partners ready, the required 1:1 match committed, and the ability to complete the core transformation before December 15, 2026. Confirm all applicant-specific portal requirements and submit before September 30 without relying on a same-day cutoff because the published time zone is not stated.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce HEAL 7.0 is open September 21-November 20, 2026 for eligible downtown rehabilitation projects. Building grants offer up to $100,000 and façade grants up to $40,000, with a 1:1 match. The published 5:00 PM closing time does not state a time zone.
Required next actionVerify property and community eligibility, downtown/corridor location, intended use and tenant, 1:1 match, fiscal-agent structure if applicable, architectural materials, licensed-contractor bids, and exact deadline time zone before applicant-specific outreach.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 BLOCK applications to transform one complete Kansas downtown block. $500,000 is available for one award with a 1:1 match. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; the official program page does not state a time zone.
Required next actionPrioritize only implementation-ready Kansas applicants with one qualifying downtown numerical block, at least three participating structures, documented property-owner participation, contractors/vendors/partners ready, the required 1:1 match committed and available, and a credible 10-14 day transformation plan that can finish by December 15, 2026. Verify recipient-level CRM protections and authoritative prior-send history before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
6 days leftVerified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG Community Facilities: Small Grants program supports smaller-scale public-facility projects intended to improve community engagement, health, safety, accessibility, connection, and vibrancy. The current program is most relevant to Atlas for community-serving public facilities, public safety and emergency services, and accessibility improvements. General school or institutional facilities are generally […]
Required next actionFor an eligible non-entitlement Kansas city or county, submit and obtain approval of the required pre-application promptly, then verify public-hearing timing, secured match, LMI documentation, applicable PER/PAR and environmental materials, current forms, and Salesforce Grants Portal readiness for the October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT full-application deadline.
Active — Fall 2026 Round Open
Atlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting Fall 2026 Impact Grant applications for permanent, community-driven quality-of-place improvements in eligible enrolled Empower Kansas/KCE communities. Up to $15,000 per award is available with a 1:1 match.
Required next actionBefore applicant-specific outreach, confirm the community is currently enrolled and satisfies the applicable Fall 2026 Impact tier requirement with Kansas Commerce. Then verify the project, 1:1 match, current required documentation, budget, and online-submission readiness. Do not infer an unpublished closing time or time zone.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 CDBG Economic Development applications through October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Up to $750,000 is available per award, with a 50% match and an approved pre-application required.
Required next actionIdentify a specific eligible non-entitlement city or county with an eligible business project, confirm approved pre-application status and project readiness, then perform authoritative CRM/queue deduplication before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 49/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation applications from eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities and counties for rehabilitation of qualifying privately owned commercial buildings. $1.2 million is available; awards are capped at $300,000 with a 25% match. Applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Required next actionFor a qualifying non-entitlement Kansas city or county, first confirm the privately owned commercial property, new or expanded for-profit occupant, applicable LMI-job or spot-blight national objective, secured 25% match, and project readiness; obtain CDBG approval of the required pre-application, complete the initial public hearing at least 15 full days before submission, and submit through the Kansas Commerce Grants Portal by October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.
Active Rolling
Atlas Opportunity Score 45/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Empower Kansas, formerly Kansas Community Empowerment, is accepting 2026 Kickstart Grant applications on a rolling monthly basis for enrolled communities. Awards are up to $5,000 depending on community tier, with a 1:1 match and $40,000 total funding available for 2026.
Required next actionProceed only after verifying current Empower Kansas enrollment, community tier, project eligibility, required 1:1 match, remaining funds, and all required application documents. Confirm the deadline time zone with Kansas Commerce before relying on a same-day submission.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 40/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2026 Fall Attraction Development Grant. The program supports the creation of new tourism attractions and enhancements to existing Kansas attractions that can increase visitation, visitor spending, capital investment, and other measurable economic activity. Funding and Deadline Kansas Commerce […]
Required next actionPublication and amendment monitoring only. Do not create automated original outreach until deadline time/time zone and all recipient-side requirements can be authoritatively verified.
