Grants & funding in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
346 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most grants & funding activity
- Riley County, KS (42)
- Wichita, KS (32)
- Miami County, KS (23)
- Westmoreland, KS (21)
- Pittsburg, KS (20)
- Newton, KS (17)
- Russell, KS (15)
- Finney County, KS (15)
- Junction City, KS (13)
- Shawnee County, KS (13)
- Lyon County, KS (12)
- McPherson County, KS (11)
Latest matching meetings
December meeting cancelled, no cultural funding decisions
The Cultural Funding Committee will not hold its December 2026 meeting. No items will be discussed or decided.
Committee to finalize 2026 cultural grant recommendations
The Cultural Funding Committee will deliberate and finalize recommendations for the Activation Grant program. The meeting includes a welcome and the review of previous minutes.
Committee to finalize operational grant recommendations
The Wichita Cultural Funding Committee will meet to finalize the Operational Grant Recommendation document and discuss any other business that may arise.
Committee to vote on cultural operational funding grants
The Cultural Funding Committee will deliberate and vote on operational funding grants for cultural institutions, including decisions on which organizations to fund, not fund, and new cultural institutions. They will also collate feedback for applicants.
Cultural Funding Committee to review grant applications and funding amounts
The Cultural Funding Committee will convene to review applicants and discuss the allocation of the Activation Grant funding. The meeting includes a question-and-answer session with applicants and a post-Q&A discussion.
Committee to finalize Activation Grant application
The Cultural Funding Committee will introduce Operational Grant applicants and finalize the Activation Grant application, which opens September 4-7 and closes October 12.
WCIDC considers $2 million funding for Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre
The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is deciding on funding allocations for the Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre and the South Greensburg Commons Roof Replacement Project. The body is also reviewing several maintenance contracts and an insurance broker proposal.
Spring Hill City Council to consider wastewater facility grant and sewer improvements
The City Council will review a request for a Kansas Water Office Grant to construct a new wastewater treatment facility. The body will also discuss sewer improvements for North Webster and various stormwater projects.
City Council considers $441,000 airport grant and electric service contracts
The City Council will vote on a K.D.O.T. airport improvement grant and two electric service contracts with Midwest Energy. The body will also discuss setting a public hearing for industrial revenue bonds for the High Planes Aviation LLC Airport Project.
City Commission to consider two rezoning ordinances
The City Commission will discuss rezoning requests for land near East Poyntz Avenue and Sarber Lane, as well as 930 Yuma Street. The body will also review several grant agreements and a vehicle purchase.
Russell City Council to discuss 2027 budget enterprise funds
The City Council will discuss enterprise funds for the 2027 budget and review water source and conservation outlooks for July through September 2026. The body will also consider amendments to the Holland Hotel housing grant and development agreements.
Board to discuss proposed Flint Hills Events Complex
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple updates and discussions, including a proposed Flint Hills Events Complex, a resolution update for CiCo Park, and a 2027 budget work session. Other items include grant updates from the health department, an equipment auction, and…
Public hearing and resolution to establish sewer benefit area
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on the Northeast Sewer Benefit Area Low, then consider a resolution to establish a sewer system benefit area. Other actions include approving task orders for engineering design of the 223rd Street Loop Trail and construction materials testing for the 2026 street…
Commission to review 2027 operating budget and mill levy
The Ottawa City Commission will consider authorizing a low-to-moderate income survey for CDBG eligibility, hear presentations from top firms for the Downtown Master Plan, and review the 2027 operating budget funds impacting the city's mill levy.
Board to consider $20,000 wrestling funding request
The Park City Convention and Tourism Board will discuss and vote on a $20,000 funding request from Friends University Wrestling. They will also consider a request from Kansas Best Robotics. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
Council to consider $1.4M hangar contract and FAA grants
The council will take up new business including a $1.4 million contract for construction of a city-owned hangar, two FAA grants totaling $1.13 million, a 40-year airport land lease for a private hangar, and repair of 26 electrical transformers for $35,779.25. Also consider agreements for engineering services on…
Council considers $1.15 million appropriation and new infrastructure projects
The City Council will review a large appropriation ordinance and discuss a strategic funding roadmap for housing and water infrastructure. The meeting also includes updates on electric system conversions and various facility maintenance needs.
Wichita's Cultural Funding Committee updates bylaws and activation grant rules.
The Wichita Cultural Funding Committee will meet to review and update its internal bylaws. Staff will also present proposed changes to the city's activation grant program. The group will discuss how these adjustments affect local arts funding and community programming.
Pittsburgh City Council considers multiple legal settlements and service contracts
City Council is reviewing several resolutions for legal settlements and professional service agreements. The body is also considering proclamations for Martyrs Day and Idella L. Michaels Day, as well as an appointment to the Bureau of Police.
Board to accept $643,354.88 technology upgrade grant
The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including acceptance of a $643,354.88 federal grant for technology upgrades, a $500,000 grant for community security upgrades, and numerous contracts for aging services, behavioral health, and early intervention programs totaling millions…
City Council considers multiple legal settlements and infrastructure grants
The Standing Committees will review several resolutions for litigation settlements and budget transfers. The body is also discussing grant-funded projects for library HVAC systems, senior center flooring, and tunnel and bridge engineering.
Board to consider $3M contract for Excela Health orthopedic center redevelopment
The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a $3,000,000 contract agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget for the Excela Health - Orthopedic Center of Excellence Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project. The board will also vote on rescinding three previous…
Council to hold public hearing on condemning dilapidated Armand's Hotel at 501 Market St
The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to declare the structure at 501 Market Street (Armand's Hotel) unsafe and order repairs or demolition. Council will also consider a special sales tax for USD 420 to fund an early childhood center and school upgrades. Other actions include adopting a new…
County commission discusses administrator recruitment, grants, equipment purchases
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss multiple operational items. Topics include an audio-visual grant for the courthouse, purchase of a slide-in spray unit, and recruitment for the county administrator position. Also discussed are UPS battery replacement at 800 public safety…
Council considers zoning changes, public safety grants, and new city ordinances.
The Wichita City Council will review and vote on several zoning requests, including a change to allow a wrecking yard on South Broadway and a two-family dwelling on North Clara Street. Council members will also consider new city ordinances addressing public safety offenses, golf cart regulations, and construction zone…
City Commission approves mower purchase and CDBG grant applications
The Herington City Commission will approve the purchase of a new mower for $16,889.42 and take action on resolutions to assure and certify legal authority for Kansas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. The meeting also includes a discussion on a potential car shop and tattoo shop project on Commercial…
Commission votes on $140K Rimrock Park drainage contract and water rate changes.
The Junction City Commission will review and vote on several new business items, including a $140,145 drainage contract for Rimrock Park, amendments to water and sewer rates, and a special use permit for a tattoo parlor at 122 East 7th Street. Commissioners will also consider 2027 budget requests from local…
County may declare local disaster emergency; consider tax exemption, grant
The Board will discuss and potentially act on a proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for McPherson County, a property tax exemption for Viega LLC, and a federal grant agreement under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Other items include approval of invoices, culvert replacement, and various…
Council discusses $30k annual stipend for golf course
The Larned City Council holds a work session to discuss a proposal for city aid to Edwards Park Golf Course. The proposal includes a $30,000 annual stipend for greenskeeper retention, a $20,000 annual utility credit, and a $20,000 annual contribution to a capital fund. The council also reviews wage data, equipment…
City Council discusses 2027 budget requests and fire code adoption
The City Council will review several 2027 budget requests for the Recreation Commission, Public Library, and various outside entities. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation, an aerator purchase, and a resolution regarding FEMA BRIC grant eligibility.
Iola City Council to award bid for annual chip seal road project
The City Council will meet to award a contract for the annual chip seal road oil project and discuss a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation. The body will also consider requests for community events and a business license.
County to consider $682,344 grant for juvenile justice initiative
The Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting a $682,344 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime for juvenile reinvestment, along with numerous contracts for probation, court-ordered assessments, and human services programs. The agenda also includes personnel actions covering many new hires, resignations…
Committee reviews Arts Thrive Program
The Cultural Funding Committee will welcome members, approve previous meeting minutes, and review the Arts Thrive Program. This appears to be a routine meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.
County to consider letter supporting Spring Hill railroad grant
The Board of County Commissioners will consider routine consent items including minutes, payroll, and a letter of support for Spring Hill's Federal Railroad Administration grant application. A proclamation declaring Kansas Business Appreciation Month is also on the agenda. No significant action items or public…
City Commission to vote on $92,602 contract for Seth Child sewer interceptor improvements
The Manhattan City Commission will consider approving a contract with Bartlett & West for preconstruction services ($15,000) and an amendment ($77,602) for the Seth Child Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Improvements Project. They will also vote on a resolution opposing the incorporation of Green Valley, approve a…
Commissioners to consider Green Randolph Road project agreement
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to review professional services for the Green Randolph Road Project and a highway use permit. The agenda includes several personnel requests and a public hearing regarding road renaming and renumbering.
Commission to vote on rezoning and annexation at 1375 E 41st St
The City Commission will consider rezoning 1375 East 41st Street from Agriculture to Light Industrial and annexing the property. They will also vote on awarding a $511,411 contract for the 2026 Water Line Project and a $38,570 contract for a water plant meter. Public hearings are set for a CDBG grant application for…
Council to vote on $14.88M for Liberty Ave safety improvements, deer management
Pittsburgh City Council considers multiple resolutions and ordinances at this regular meeting. Key items include a $14.88 million amended agreement for Liberty Avenue Highway Safety Improvements, a $1 million amended agreement for the Beaver Avenue Esplanade Project, and a $103,132.88 deer management program. Also up…
Hazelwood rezoning from industrial to mixed use discussed
The Pittsburgh City Council's Standing Committees will consider multiple items including a major rezoning of 46 parcels in Hazelwood, a $1.66 million EPA grant for curbside yard waste collection, a $1 million reimbursement agreement for the West End Trolley Trail project, and establishment of an East Carson Street…
Miami County Commissioners hold budget workshop for external agencies
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a study session focused on budget presentations. Several external agencies will present their funding needs or reports to the board.