The Kansas Infrastructure Hub (Hub) connects multiple state agencies to serve as a resource center for Kansas communities. The Build Kansas Fund can provide up to $200M in state matching dollars for eligible entities applying for an infrastructure-related grant program for projects in Kansas. The Hub also offers technical assistance to help communities apply for federal grants and maximize the amount of BIL funding in Kansas. | |
The Kansas Infrastructure Hub has a new website!
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BKF Application Process
Eligible entities should submit the Build Kansas Fund (BKF) application while their federal BIL program application is still in progress. View the Program Guidance for more information.
- Identify Federal BIL Program
- Confirm Match Requirements
- Begin & Submit a BKF Application (through Submittable)
- Await BKF Award Notification
- Receive Approval for BKF
- Share Federal Award Notice with the Hub
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Message from the Director
As we approach the end of 2024, we want to say Happy Holidays and best wishes in 2025. The new year is bringing changes – that we are sure of right now. What those changes are and what the impact will be on the State of Kansas are the big questions everyone is asking. Our office gets asked this frequently. At this point, we do not have enough information that we can use to definitively say what impact the administration change will have on federal funding and on federal grant programs. What we do know is that, like previous transitions from one administration to the other, there will be delays seen as thousands of federal positions are filled and new personnel educate themselves about the programs and policies they will be administering. We will likely see delays in the publishing of grant program announcements, award selections, and processing of grant agreements. With respect to specific federal grant programs being changed to align with the new administration’s goals, that should be expected. As we go into the transition period in January, we will continue monitoring program changes, maintain communication with our federal partners, and keep our local partners in Kansas informed. Thank you.
– Matthew Volz, P.E., Executive Director, Kansas Infrastructure Hub
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Build Kansas Fund Award List
Please click on the image below to view a complete list of applications that have been awarded federal grants, are awaiting a federal award decision, or were not awarded federal grants.
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Partnership Highlight
Our work is significantly bolstered by a network of valuable partnerships with key organizations such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM), Kansas Rural Water Association (KRWA), and several other critical entities at the local, state, and federal level. These partnerships, alongside others, form the foundation for driving sustainable growth and positive change across Kansas. We are all working together to make the state of Kansas a better place to live and work.
Our partner highlight this month is the K-State Research and Extension Office. Through Nancy Daniels of KSRE, they tirelessly host grant writing seminars year-round across Kansas. The Hub attends all of them and we make great connections with communities and organizations throughout Kansas. The next seminars are in February in Kansas City (KS), Topeka, and McPherson. See our calendar of events for more information on how to sign up.
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Upcoming Grant Opportunities | |
Visit the grants page on our website for upcoming grant opportunities!
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Call for Projects
If you have a project idea or a federal grant you would like to apply for, contact us! We can help!
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Upcoming Hub Events (Presenting and/or Exhibiting) | |
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KSU Grant Seminar
February 4, 2025
Kansas City, KS
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KSU Grant Seminar
February 18, 2025
Topeka, KS
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KSU Grant Seminar
February 27, 2025
McPherson, KS
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KS Transportation Safety Conference
March 4-5, 2025
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KRWA Conference
March 26-27, 2025
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KTEC Conference
April 8-9, 2025
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Rural Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop
April 8-9, 2025
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ITS Heartland
April 28-30, 2025
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Save the Date: Grants 101
The Hub will hold its first Grants 101 webinar on January 22, 2025, at 12pm in collaboration with the City of Topeka. This marks the beginning of a series of monthly webinars designed to assist participants in understanding the grant application process, grant management, and available funding opportunities. These webinars will aim to equip attendees with the necessary knowledge and tools to successfully navigate the world of grants, empowering individuals and organizations to secure the funding they need for their projects and initiatives. The invite will be sent to our Constant Contact list. Please sign up for our newsletter.
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Save the Date
2025 Infrastructure Summit
April 23, 2025
Lindsborg, Kansas
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Upcoming Office Closures
December 25, 2024 Christmas Day
January 1, 2025 New Year's Day
January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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