By WIBW TV
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Almost $4 million in CDBG-CV grants are headed to small and rural Kansas communities.
Governor Laura Kelly says the third round of Community Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement awards will distribute almost $4 million to 25 Kansas communities in order to promote business retention for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Kansas continues to experience record economic success, bringing in jobs and business investment at historic levels,” Governor Kelly said. “These grant funds will support that momentum by ensuring small Kansas businesses can maintain their workforce. We’ll continue to focus strategic investments that will create a stronger, more resilient economy to help Kansas businesses and families succeed.”
According to Gov. Kelly, CDBG-CV is administered by the Kansas Dept. of Commerce. She said the two previous rounds awarded cities and counties with projects that pertained to economic development and meal programs. However, she said unlike the previous rounds, these grants are available to specifically ensure job retention for Kansas businesses with fewer than 50 employees.
Gov. Kelly said the following communities are CDBG-CV recipients:
- Atchison - $150,000
- Auburn - $150,000
- Belle Plaine - $150,000
- Belleville - $150,000
- Caldwell - $150,000
- Carbondale - $150,000
- Clearwater - $150,000
- Decatur Co. - $150,000
- Goodland - $150,000
- Harper Co. - $150,000
- Hesston - $150,000
- Iola - $150,000
- Newton - $150,000
- Olpe - $150,000
- Plainville - $150,000
- Quinter - $150,000
- Rawlins Co. - $140,000
- Russell - $150,000
- Trego Co. - $150,000
- Troy - $150,000
- Wabaunsee Co. - $150,000
- Wakefield - $150,000
- Washington Co. - $150,000
- Wathena - $150,000
- Wellington - $150,000
Gov. Kelly said a total of $3,740,000 was distributed in the third round.