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.
684 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
- Wyandotte County, KS (71)
- Wichita, KS (58)
- Lawrence, KS (57)
- Westmoreland, KS (56)
- Riley County, KS (43)
- Miami County, KS (23)
- Pittsburg, KS (20)
- Finney County, KS (16)
- Newton, KS (15)
- Russell, KS (13)
- McPherson County, KS (12)
- Manhattan, KS (12)
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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.
AHAB annual report details $550K Penn Street Lofts award and trust fund activity
This is the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's 2020 annual report, not a meeting agenda. It recounts the board's activities, including funding recommendations for the Penn Street Lofts, HOME grants, and an emergency request, plus financial transactions of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The report also outlines…
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.
AHAB annual report details $1.75M in 2020 affordable housing spending
This is the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's 2020 annual report, not a meeting agenda. It summarizes board activities, funding recommendations, and financial transactions for the year, including $550,000 for Penn Street Lofts and $426,662 in federal HOME grants. The report also outlines progress on short-term…
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 Arts Commission to review mural proposal for Midco Native Plant Park
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on September 9, 2026, to approve minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and review a mural proposal by Mona Cliff for Midco Native Plant Park. The agenda includes public comment and miscellaneous updates. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the…
City to advance 2027 property tax funds and resurface key roads
The Green City Council’s September 8, 2026 committee meeting will hold second readings on resolutions to advance 2027 property tax funds and accept tax rates set by the Budget Commission. It will also consider a resolution to apply for an Enbridge grant to purchase firefighting hose. Additionally, a second reading is…
Council to consider rezoning 27.8 acres on Massillon Road from industrial to residential
The Green City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning of 27.8 acres on Massillon Road at Stein Road from I-1 (General Industrial) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential), new regulations for smoke shops and vape establishments, and a street lighting district for Stoney Creek…
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.
Council to approve $2.5M street outreach grant, ITS contract, water/sewer funding
The Wichita City Council will consider several major items, including accepting a federal Street Outreach Program grant, approving a contract for Intelligent Transportation System improvements along 21st Street North, and funding 2027 water and sewer main improvements. The consent agenda bundles 18 routine items…
Board to review 2026 goals and grant updates
The Sustainability Integration Board will meet to approve the July 22, 2026 minutes, receive updates on ERAMP and KDHE grants, and discuss 2026 goals. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the goals discussion.
Environmental Committee to review community gardens budget request
The Prairie Village Environmental Committee is meeting to discuss updates on community gardens, climate action prioritization, and the Go Green 2026 initiative. They will also review the 2026-2027 Sustainability Grant program and plan the 2026 Climate Action Summit. The agenda includes several informational items…
Board to approve demolition contracts totaling over $408K
The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will consider approving several demolition contracts and a services agreement with the county. The board will also ratify previously awarded contracts for demolition projects funded by ARPA and other programs. Public comments are limited to agenda items initially, with a…
Clay County Commission to hold 2027 budget hearing
The Clay County Commission is meeting to receive weekly reports from county department heads and to hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes a leave request, a landfill update, a travel and tourism update, and a business grant request.
County board to consider bridge replacement, gas leases, funding requests
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items and hear reports from county officials. They will discuss and potentially approve a request to renew gas cylinder bottle leases, a request to sign plans and contract documents for replacing Bridge 075010 south of Inman on…
Commission to vote on sales tax election, $5M lead grant, police grant
The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including applying for a $5 million HUD lead hazard control grant, a Department of Justice Model Cities Initiative grant, and a sales tax election for countywide and city retailers' sales taxes. They will also hold a budget workshop and approve land bank…
Board to review 2027 funding applications for social services and alcohol programs
The Community Support Funds Advisory Board will review 2027 annual funding applications for social services and special alcohol programs, and set interview schedules for applicants. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.
Community Benefits Board to adjust fund distribution and recommend to ED/F Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss old business including a financial report of $372,897.36, and take action on adjusting fund distribution and making recommendations to the Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance…
LEPC to discuss commissioner appointee delays, new nominations, and by-law updates
The Westmoreland County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to review financial reports, discuss hazardous chemical fee collections, and address membership and procedural issues. Key topics include delayed commissioner appointments, new nomination forms, and updates to by-laws and public posting…
Commission to award $372,148 sewer/water bid and discuss tourism funding
The Junction City Commission will consider several routine items, including approving an appropriation ordinance, accepting a federal grant, and awarding a construction bid for the Old Highway 40 Sanitary Sewer & Water Improvements project. They will also discuss a $10,000 request for a joint tourism marketing…
Committee to consider $5M HUD lead hazard grant and citywide sales tax election
The Administration & Human Services Standing Committee will consider a resolution to apply for a $5,000,000 HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant (requiring a $500,000 match funded by existing personnel), authorize a Fleet Services training MOU with Turner School District, and approve a November 3, 2026…
Committee to vote on $4.37M COPS grant for 12 new patrol officers
The Public Works & Safety Standing Committee will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $4,367,592 federal COPS grant to fund 12 patrol officer positions for three years, and multiple other grant awards for police, traffic enforcement, and victim services. The committee will also hear informational…
County to review 2027 budget and DSNWK funding request
The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2027 budget and a funding request from DSNWK (Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas). They will also discuss landfill tonnage and review related reports. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving…
Council to act on airport repair change order, ordinances, grants, and billboard replacement
The Marion City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, with action items including a change order for the 2024 airport crack repair, two ordinance amendments, a billboard replacement, and grant applications for tourism marketing and Central Park improvements. The council will also announce the 2027…
Council to approve 2027 budget publication, set hearing dates
The Louisburg City Council will consider approving the publication of the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a proposed tax rate of 19.385 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 16.889 mills. They will also discuss and set dates for the revenue neutral rate and budget hearings. Other items include bids for…
AHAB annual report details $1.75M in 2020 affordable housing spending
This is the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's 2020 annual report to the City Commission, summarizing activities and financial transactions. It details $1,754,536 in expenditures from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including $550,000 for Penn Street Lofts and $53,000 for emergency rental assistance. The report…
Council to vote on Evergy franchise agreement tied to data center power needs
The Osawatomie City Council will consider approving a franchise agreement with Evergy, which expired years ago and is now needed due to a potential data center complex in the Northland area. The council will also vote on a demolition and grant return for 510 Main, and an option to purchase for Shoot House Paintball…
Commission to review 2026 Phoenix Awards artist applications and scores
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will meet in hybrid format on August 12, 2026, to review 2026 Phoenix Awards artist qualifications and individual commission scores. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the July 8 meeting, public comment, and a calendar of upcoming grant periods. No other substantive…
Commissioners to review budget, nuisance abatement, and grant application
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM. They will discuss a purchasing card request, review minutes and the tentative agenda, and hear several presentations. Key items include a year-to-date budget and expenditures report, a nuisance abatement for 2820…
Commission to vote on $1.47M American Royal fee allocations
The Board of Commissioners will consider final recommendations for spending $1,472,500 from the American Royal Origination Fee on local projects, plus several proclamations, an honorary street renaming, and multiple consent agenda items including grants and budget presentations. The meeting includes routine items like…
Battery Energy Storage Systems work session and grant applications
The Board will discuss a work session on Battery Energy Storage Systems, consider a MakeMyMove contract, and review a Home in the Heartland grant application. Other items include staff updates, employee day planning, and a tax roll correction.
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.
Fort Scott reviews final reports from 7 small business grant recipients
The Fort Scott City Commission is reviewing final reports from seven businesses that received Small Business Grants in 2025. The reports document how grant funds were spent and describe results such as increased visibility, patient visits, and property improvements. This is a review of completed projects, not a new…
City Council to consider waterline project payments and library budget
The City Council will discuss the library's 2027 budget and consider several contracts and payments for infrastructure and grant services. The meeting includes potential actions on waterline improvements and traffic safety signs.
Larned City Council to consider $1.8 million appropriation ordinance
The City Council will discuss an appropriations ordinance and a proposed change to the Library Board's composition to comply with Kansas House Bill 2769. The meeting includes presentations from the swimming pool manager and an intern, as well as discussions on forestry grant bids and downtown improvements.
Board to consider RACP agreements for Excela Health orthopedic center and biogas project
The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Board will consider two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) cooperation agreements, a rescission of a prior grant agreement, and a resolution for a pocket park project. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and financial reports.
Commission to consider Shield AI hangar lease, road rehab, water tower painting
The Newton City Commission will vote on a consent agenda including updated traffic and public offense codes and a financial report, then take up several regular agenda items: a grant request for Themian Park improvements, adoption of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, authorization of road improvements with a bid…
Riley County Commissioners to hold 2027 budget work session
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2027 budget and hold a public hearing for Peterson Ranch. The meeting includes updates on grant applications, juvenile and adult services reports, and several addition projects.
Salary Board to ratify prison union contract, overhaul park police leadership
The Westmoreland County Salary Board will consider ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 205 for prison professionals covering 2027–2030, modify a PCCD grant to split $4,500 into two $2,250 sign-on bonuses for law enforcement recruitment, and adjust temporary rates at Westmoreland Manor. The…