Register today for the Kansas Infrastructure Summit!

Cities, counties, tribal governments, regional planning organizations and the private sector are encouraged to attend the Kansas Infrastructure Summit to hear the latest about Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding opportunities, learn about resources available to help pursue grant funding and deliver projects, and discuss current issues and needs related to BIL.


April 24, 2024

9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

 Tony's Pizza Events Center

800 The Midway

Salina, KS 67401


Topics Covered Include:

  • Build Kansas Fund: State funds are available to help communities with matching funds in some cases. Learn how to apply.
  • Successful BIL grant applications and project examples from Kansas communities
  • Upcoming grant opportunities - NOFOs, which stands for Notice of Funding Opportunities
  • How to develop project ideas and determine project readiness
  • Things you need to know before applying for BIL grants
  • How to research grant opportunities
  • How to match your ideas to funding opportunities
  • Establishing partnerships and working regionally
  • How to write an application that effectively responds to a NOFO
  • How to work with Federal Funds and compliance considerations
  • Performance metrics, tracking and reporting


The Summit is being hosted by the Kansas Infrastructure Hub. The Infrastructure Hub is Kansas' coordinated approach to identifying best practices from across the nation for deploying funds and maximizing Kansas' BIL opportunities in transportation, energy, broadband, water, and cybersecurity.


Questions?

Email bil@ks.gov

Click Here to Register

There is no fee to attend the Summit, however registration is required

and is limited to the first 400 people.

KOBD Permitting Workshop

Following the Infrastructure Summit, we invite you to attend the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) Permitting Workshop on April 25 at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Join KOBD partners for a daylong event where we will share best practices and guidelines to support overcoming permitting barriers and ensuring speedy deployments.

 

 For more information on the KOBD workshop, please contact: morgan.a.barnes@ks.gov.