The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting applications for its Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program to help in the construction of sidewalks and trails connected to recreational facilities.
Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce
State: Kansas
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $750,000
Details:
Grant Categories
Recognizing the need for facilities and amenities that increase opportunities for community engagement, health, connectedness, and vibrancy, CDBG funds will be utilized towards eligible Community Facilities and Services grant projects within two targeted categories:
- Community Centers, Libraries and Parks – Up to $3M
- Sidewalks and Trails – Up to $1M.
Funding Information
$2 million has been allocated for the Sidewalks and Trails Grant program in 2023. Communities can receive up to $2,000 per beneficiary up to $600,000 (<5,000 population) and $750,000 (>5,000). Administrative costs are limited to $25,000.
Uses of Funds
- Community Centers, Libraries and Parks
- Construction or renovation of new or existing community centers, libraries, or parks.
- Other potential activities include installation of benches, playground equipment, splash pads, restrooms, sidewalks, picnic areas, renovations to existing swimming pools and other park or community center related items.
- Engineering and architectural costs and fees.
- Administration
- Sidewalks and Trails
- Construction of new sidewalks and trails. Specifically, activities that connect residents to services, community centers, schools and recreational areas.
- Other potential activities include the installation of benches and resting areas along the walkway.
- Engineering and architectural costs and fees.
- Administration.
Eligibility Criteria
All incorporated cities or counties in Kansas that do not receive an annual CDBG entitlement allocation from HUD are eligible to apply to the Kansas CDBG program. (The following communities receive entitlements and are ineligible to participate in the state program: Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and all of Johnson County.)
For more information, visit KDC.