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Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
Salina, KS · 667 members
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Expansion
Salina Airport Authority · Salina
Salina Airport Soars Into Future With Expanded Terminal ↗Milestone
Paramount Bar · Salina
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Funding & programs
Opportunities
25 open for members · 6 for the chamber · 1 closing soon
GrantKS · statewide
Tourism Attraction Development Grant
Grants covering up to 40% of the cost of building a new tourist attraction or enhancing an existing one (historic, cultural, recreational, natural or architecturally unique sites and exhibits) in Kansas, open to for-profit businesses, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits, local governments and tribes. $1 million is available this round and applications close October 16, 2026.
- Amount
- Attraction Development Grant funds can only provide up to 40% of the project costs.
- When
- Apply by Oct 16 · closing soon
Match required
Who can apply
Tourism provides grants to help Kansas not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit businesses build and promote attractions in the state.Quoted from travelks.com →
GrantKS · statewide
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grant
Competitive matching grants to bring vacant or underused downtown buildings back into use as business, housing, childcare, arts or civic space, or to rehabilitate facades, in Kansas towns under 50,000 people and, new this round, distressed urban areas. A local organization applies with the building owner (businesses may apply with a local organization as fiscal agent); the owner must show a 1:1 match. $1.5 million is available and applications are open until November 20, 2026.
- Amount
- $1.5 million is available for a seventh round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) program grants
- When
- Apply by Nov 20
Apply via a partnerMatch required
Who can apply
Businesses can now be the applicant if they have a signed collaboration agreement with a local organization as their fiscal agent.
SBA disaster loanKS · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — Kansas: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (KS-20036)
Private nonprofits only: SBA low-interest disaster loans for Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (incident period April 26, 2026 through April 27, 2026) — Cherokee (KS), Morris (KS), Osage (KS), Saline (KS), Wabaunsee (KS). Private nonprofits providing essential governmental-type services can apply; the physical-damage deadline passed on August 31, 2026; economic injury (EIDL) applications due March 30, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by Mar 30, 2027
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
Private Non-Profit organizations providing essential services of a governmental nature may file disaster loan applications online using the MySBA Loan Portal https://lending.sba.gov or in person at other locally announced locations.
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SBA disaster loanKS · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — Kansas: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Large Hail, and Flooding (KS-20039)
SBA low-interest economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) for Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Large Hail, and Flooding (incident period April 26, 2026 through April 27, 2026) — primary: Saline (KS); contiguous: Dickinson (KS), Ellsworth (KS), Lincoln (KS), Marion (KS), McPherson (KS), Ottawa (KS). Businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and private nonprofits (economic injury only) can apply; economic injury (EIDL) applications due May 21, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by May 21, 2027
Who can apply
The Interest Rates are (percent): Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
SBA disaster loanKS · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — Kansas: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (KS-20042)
Private nonprofits only: SBA low-interest disaster loans for Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (incident period June 4, 2026 through June 15, 2026) — Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska; 30 counties in KS. Private nonprofits providing essential governmental-type services can apply; physical-damage applications due November 2, 2026, economic injury (EIDL) applications due June 1, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
Private Non-Profit organizations providing essential services of a governmental nature may file disaster loan applications online using the MySBA Loan Portal https://lending.sba.gov or in person at other locally announced locations.
GrantNational
R4R Mitigation Grant – $5,000 for pre-disaster projects (Fall 2026)
New for fall 2026: small businesses that take a 15–30 minute disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform between September 29 and November 15 become eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant for a pre-disaster mitigation project at their business.
- Amount
- a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business
- When
- Apply by Nov 15
Who can apply
Between September 29 and November 15, take a 15-30 minute small business disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform to become eligible to apply for a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business.
TrainingNational
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – business education program
Business education program for established small business owners, run in local in-person cohorts and a national online cohort. Applicants should be an owner or co-owner of a business operating at least two years, with revenue of $75,000 or more in one of the past two fiscal years and at least two employees including the owner. Applications are due about three months before a cohort starts: apply by October 2026 for the February–May 2027 national cohort.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?
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Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give local grants of $250 to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and faith-based community projects in their service area. The current cycle runs August 1 to November 30; chambers (501(c)(6)) are not eligible.
- Amount
- Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
- When
- Apply by Nov 30
Who can apply
Eligible entities must be a: 501(c)(3) public charity: [...] Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): [...] School: [...] Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large [...] Note: Non-charities, including but not limited to organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.
AcceleratorNational
Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship for women-owned businesses with at least $75,000 in annual revenue, including a $2,000 education grant. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open September 22 to November 17, 2026, and applying is free.
- Amount
- $2,000 education grant (FAQ)
- When
- Apply by Nov 17
Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by womenA woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business
Who can apply
For profit, from any industry; Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women; Generating minimum of $75,000 annually. There is no maximum revenue requirement.; Formed under United States law and operating in the United States
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HerRise MicroGrant
HerSuiteSpot's HerRise MicroGrant funds women-owned US businesses with under $1 million in revenue; each month's applications close on the last day of the month. There is a $15 application fee.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feeWomen-owned business
Who can apply
Women-owned business; Businesses currently registered in the US; Less than $1 million in gross revenue; Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible
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Amber Grants
WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses every month, and three $50,000 grants at year end. Each month's entry period ends on the last day of the month; there is a $15 application fee with a fee waiver on request.
- Amount
- Each month, three (3) $10,000 Amber Grants will be awarded. [...] three (3) of the monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Grant.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feewomen (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business
Who can apply
Open to women (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business based in the United States or Canada. Eligible businesses include pre-revenue ventures, idea-stage startups, and revenue-generating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits whose primary activity is charitable giving are not eligible.Quoted from ambergrantsforwomen.com →
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Galaxy Grants
Hidden Star's Galaxy Grant awards $2,500 and is free to apply. The current deadline is October 31, 2026, with winners announced the following week.
- Amount
- $2,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply!
- When
- Apply by Oct 31
Contestsupporting women & minority business owners
Who can apply
Each of these contests will be separate and are open only to persons over 18 years of age and who has set up any free or paid Galaxy of Stars membership account prior to or concurrent with entering or participating in the contest.Quoted from galaxyofstars.org →
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant
Verizon and LISC select 10 small businesses each month from June through December 2026 for $10,000 grants. Owners unlock the one-time application by completing two free Digital Ready courses or events in 2026.
- Amount
- 10 small businesses will be selected for grants each month [...] $10,000 grants
- When
- Open now
Random drawingContest
Who can apply
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.
TrainingKS · statewide
Kansas Industrial Training (KIT) and Kansas Industrial Retraining (KIR)
State training funds that pay for instructors, curriculum, materials and training equipment when a Kansas company creates at least one new job paying at least the county median wage (KIT), or retrains existing employees at risk of displacement because of new technology or restructuring (KIR). Applications are taken year round through Commerce Regional Project Managers and carry a $500 non-refundable fee.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
$500 fee
Who can apply
To be eligible, a company must create at least one new position at an average wage equal to or greater than the median wage for their county.
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NASE Growth Grants
NASE gives members grants of up to $4,000 for specific business needs such as marketing, hiring or equipment. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership is required.
- Amount
- Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Membership required
Who can apply
To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.
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Freed Fellowship Grant
Freed Fellowship picks one US small business owner each month for a $500 grant, and Fellows are considered for a $2,500 year-end grant. Applications are rolling and cost $19.
- Amount
- Each month we select one Freed Fellow as the recipient of a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Fellows are then considered for our $2,500 year-end grant.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Contest$19 fee
Who can apply
Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
AcceleratorNational
Cultivate Small Business
Santander's free Cultivate Small Business program gives early-stage food businesses a 12-week curriculum, mentorship and capital grants. Applications for the spring cohort are accepted November through January.
- Amount
- capital grants
- When
- Opens in November
Who can apply
In operation for at least one year; Are working full time in the business and have fewer than 10 total full-time equivalent employees; Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year; Located in the United States
Tax creditKS · statewide
Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP)
Lets approved Kansas nonprofits offer state tax credits (70% of the gift in communities under 15,000 people, 50% elsewhere) to donors who give to a capital campaign for childcare, community service, crime prevention, youth job training or healthcare projects; up to $200,000 in credits per project. The 2026 round (March 1 - April 30) is closed and Commerce says the next round opens in Spring 2027.
- Amount
- In 2026, $4.13 million in state tax credits are available for CSP. The maximum tax credit award for a project is $200,000.
- When
- Expected to open in March 2027
$250 feeNonprofits only
Who can apply
The Community Service Program Tax Credit provides an opportunity for private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns for projects involving community service including childcare, nongovernmental crime prevention, healthcare, youth apprenticeship and youth technical training.
LoanKS · statewide
Ascendus Business Term Loan
Ascendus, a nonprofit CDFI lender, offers small business term loans of up to $100,000 to owners who need money to grow their business, available to businesses nationwide except in Vermont.
- Amount
- For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000. Qualified businesses will be located nationwide, except in Vermont.
LoanKS · statewide
DreamSpring Small Business Loan
DreamSpring, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans of $1,000 to $250,000 (24-72 month terms, fixed rate) to startups and existing businesses in 27 states for equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, supplies, vehicles and working capital.
- Amount
- DreamSpring small business loans range from $1,000 to $250,000 with a term of 24-72 months and a fixed interest rate .
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or existing small business owner, DreamSpring small business loans are designed to fit your business needs.
LoanKS · statewide
Accion Opportunity Fund Small Business Term Loan
Accion Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit CDFI, offers small business term loans up to $250,000 with repayment terms up to 36 months for businesses with at least 2 years in business and $300,000+ in annual sales.
- Amount
- Loans up to $250k
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Must be at least 18 years or older Minimum 2 years in business $300,000+ in annual sales 20% ownership of business All shareholders must be either a US citizen or permanent resident
0% loanKS · statewide
Kiva U.S. 0% interest loans
Kiva U.S. offers crowdfunded 0% interest loans of $1,000 to $15,000 for U.S. small business owners, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Borrowers first invite friends, family and others to lend during a private fundraising period, then crowdfund publicly on Kiva; businesses in Nevada and North Dakota are not accepted.
- Amount
- you can qualify for a no-interest, no-fee, and no-collateral loan between $1,000-$15,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Your business must be registered within the United States, and you must physically reside in the United States, in order to be eligible for a Kiva U.S. loan.Quoted from kiva.org →
Technical assistanceKS · statewide
Kansas SBDC Network — low- and no-cost business advising
The Kansas SBDC Network provides low- and no-cost advising on business planning, marketing, finance, taxes, HR, websites, government contracting, cybersecurity and more, plus workshops and webinars.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The business advisors at the Kansas SBDC Network are passionately committed to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses at every stage.
Disaster helpNational
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) – $5,000 disaster recovery grant
Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees register in advance by completing a free five-minute preparedness checklist; if their county later comes under a state emergency or disaster declaration and they have at least $5,000 in uncovered losses, they can apply for a $5,000 recovery grant. Nonprofits are not funded.
- Amount
- Selected businesses receive $5,000 and must document at least $5,000 in disaster-related losses.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)
Technical assistanceNational
APEX Accelerators — no-cost government contracting help
APEX Accelerators (the program formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program), supported by the Department of War's Office of Small Business Programs, offer no-cost guidance and one-on-one help for businesses entering or growing in federal, state and local government contracting, through more than 300 offices nationwide. Use the service-area locator to find your local office.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.Quoted from apexaccelerators.us →
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SCORE — free business mentoring
SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring, for the life of your business, to any aspiring or established owner of a U.S.-based business, in all industries and stages; nonprofits are also served. Enter your ZIP code on the page to be matched with a mentor.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
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LiftFund Small Business Loans
LiftFund, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, vehicles and commercial real estate to startups and existing businesses, including owners with limited credit, collateral or experience.
- Amount
- financing options can range from $500 to $1 Million
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
Whether you have limited credit, collateral or experience, we’ll work with you to find funding that allows you to build your credit and improve your finances. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs nationwide.
For Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
Grants and programs the chamber itself can apply for.
GrantKS · statewide
Tourism Attraction Development Grant
Grants covering up to 40% of the cost of building a new tourist attraction or enhancing an existing one (historic, cultural, recreational, natural or architecturally unique sites and exhibits) in Kansas, open to for-profit businesses, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits, local governments and tribes. $1 million is available this round and applications close October 16, 2026.
- Amount
- Attraction Development Grant funds can only provide up to 40% of the project costs.
- When
- Apply by Oct 16 · closing soon
Match required
Who can apply
Tourism provides grants to help Kansas not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit businesses build and promote attractions in the state.Quoted from travelks.com →
GrantKS · statewide
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grant
Competitive matching grants to bring vacant or underused downtown buildings back into use as business, housing, childcare, arts or civic space, or to rehabilitate facades, in Kansas towns under 50,000 people and, new this round, distressed urban areas. A local organization applies with the building owner (businesses may apply with a local organization as fiscal agent); the owner must show a 1:1 match. $1.5 million is available and applications are open until November 20, 2026.
- Amount
- $1.5 million is available for a seventh round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) program grants
- When
- Apply by Nov 20
Apply via a partnerMatch required
Who can apply
Businesses can now be the applicant if they have a signed collaboration agreement with a local organization as their fiscal agent.
GrantKS · statewide
EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance — Denver Regional Office (FY 2021–2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for economic development planning and local technical assistance (such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans and project planning) in economically distressed areas, handled by EDA's Denver Regional Office. Award ceiling $300,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a continuing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $300,000; Award Floor $0
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Award ceiling $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $483,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.
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EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (FY 2025 PWEAA NOFO)
EDA grants for public works infrastructure and economic adjustment projects that support economic development in distressed communities and regions. Awards from $100,000 up to $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on an ongoing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $100,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.
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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2025 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award ceiling $50,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $50,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $1,447,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state; an economic development organization; or a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities under this NOFO. Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.
GrantKS · statewide
Tourism Marketing Grant
Grants for new, first-time tourism advertising and marketing (out-of-state media placement, promotional design and printing, marketing plans, regional collaborative campaigns) by Kansas destination marketing organizations, tourism communities and travel businesses. The 2026 round closed August 31, 2026; it runs as an annual program, so the next round is expected in mid-2027.
- When
- Expected to open in July 2027
Who can apply
The Tourism Marketing Grant has been developed to support Kansas Tourism's mission by assisting Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), tourism communities, and travel industry businesses with first-time marketing and promotion activities.
Tax creditKS · statewide
Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP)
Lets approved Kansas nonprofits offer state tax credits (70% of the gift in communities under 15,000 people, 50% elsewhere) to donors who give to a capital campaign for childcare, community service, crime prevention, youth job training or healthcare projects; up to $200,000 in credits per project. The 2026 round (March 1 - April 30) is closed and Commerce says the next round opens in Spring 2027.
- Amount
- In 2026, $4.13 million in state tax credits are available for CSP. The maximum tax credit award for a project is $200,000.
- When
- Expected to open in March 2027
$250 feeNonprofits only
Who can apply
The Community Service Program Tax Credit provides an opportunity for private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns for projects involving community service including childcare, nongovernmental crime prevention, healthcare, youth apprenticeship and youth technical training.
Retired programs (3) — still listed on many chamber sites; don’t send members here
- Fast Break for Small BusinessEnded
Fast Break for Small Business, run by LegalZoom and Accion Opportunity Fund, ended after its final round in 2024. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: Fast Break for Small Business - FedEx Small Business Grant ContestEnded
FedEx retired its Small Business Grants Program, which ran from 2012 through 2024. Lists that still show it are out of date.
Official page: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest - T-Mobile Hometown GrantsEnded
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants, up to $50,000 for projects in towns under 50,000 people, ended with its final 26 recipients announced June 25, 2026. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: T-Mobile Hometown Grants
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- Manhattan8
- Kansas City5
- Assaria4
- Mcpherson4
- Solomon3
- Abilene2
From the chamber’s public member directory, last checked Oct 16, 2026.