Small Business Grants in Kansas (KS)

Securing a small business grant in Kansas involves several steps and awareness of the various programs available specifically in the state. Here’s a detailed explanation of the opportunities and how to approach them:

Small Business R&D Acceleration Grants
The Small Business R&D Acceleration Grants program is designed to assist Kansas small businesses in advancing a product or service to commercialization, modifying a product or service to enter a new market, or gaining a new client by leveraging higher education facilities, equipment, and expertise. This program partners smaller businesses with Kansas public higher education institutions for mutual support and engagement

Kansas Grants for Nonprofits and Businesses
Kansas offers grants for a variety of purposes, including educational programs, arts organizations, research addressing cancer and climate change, agricultural professionals, and infrastructure development. While some of these grants are specific to nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations can also be eligible for certain grants, such as those related to transportation technology and downtown building repairs

NetWork Kansas
NetWork Kansas is a statewide network that enables entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect with resources. They offer referral services to guide business owners to the right resources, which may include funding opportunities. They can be contacted for personal assistance via phone or email

Kansas Women’s Business Center and Other Resources for Women
The Kansas Women’s Business Center and other organizations provide resources to help women business owners in Kansas. They offer grants, such as the Amber Grants, and other business resources. Women business owners can reach out to these organizations for assistance in securing grants and other forms of business support

BASE Grant
The BASE grant program supports infrastructure development to address economic development opportunities statewide. It aims to expand the state’s base of businesses and residents by investing in infrastructure associated with economic development, such as utilities, parking facilities, and cybersecurity investments

Unified Government Small Business Grant
The Unified Government (UG) Small Business Grant provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to qualified small business applicants based on need and matching investment. This grant is aimed at promoting small business activity through a one-time reimbursable grant

Hutchinson Small Business Grants
In Hutchinson, Kansas, grants of up to $20,000 are awarded to eligible businesses. To qualify, businesses must meet certain criteria, which are specified by the local program

Grants up to $25,000
Grants of up to $25,000 are available for businesses registered in Kansas with 50 or fewer full-time employees. Businesses must match the grant funds to be eligible

Kansas Department of Agriculture Grants
The Kansas Department of Agriculture offers various grant and cost-share programs, such as the Organic Certification Cost Share program and the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. These are aimed at supporting Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses

GROWKS Small Business Funding
GROWKS provides loans and equity investments to small businesses in Kansas. Entrepreneurs interested in applying must be connected with a NetWork Kansas-approved resource partner. The program focuses on underserved geographies and populations, as well as certain business types

Kansas City Small Business Resiliency Grant Program
This program offers grants of up to $10,000 for businesses located in Kansas City, KS, with priority given to businesses with fewer than 100 employees. The grants are intended for businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic and can be used for various purposes, including e-commerce upgrades and building modifications

Adhere to the deadlines and specific requirements of each grant program, and consider reaching out to the organizations directly for any clarifications or assistance.