CURRENT OPPORTUNITES

 What is the Small Town Water And Sewer Infrastructure Assistance Grant Program? 

A limited time grant program administered by KDHE to fund water and sewer infrastructure projects for water and wastewater utilities serving populations less than 1,000 that would resolve a health or regulatory compliance issue. 

 Who can apply? 

Cities, Counties, and other political subdivisions of the state (such as rural water districts and sewer districts) that have a population of less than 1,000 and who are experiencing a health or regulatory compliance issue that an infrastructure project would resolve. 

Contact us today! 785-421-2151 or nwkpdc@ruraltel.net

Coming to your neighborhood.  The Office of Broadband is coming to Nicodemus and WaKeeney next week and we want to hear from you all about your experience and expectations when it comes to internet connectivity. Please feel free to share with everyone in your community and in surrounding areas.  

https://www.kansascommerce.gov/officeofbroadbanddevelopment/broadbandroadshow/ 

More information is above and here’s a brief background of our WHY.  

WHY: The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) wants you to share your thoughts on internet connectivity in your neighborhood. Help us build the future of the Internet in Kansas. With the IIJA Kansas is poised to receive 100's of millions of dollars to expand access to the internet.  To receive those funds we need to submit a state plan and before we do that, we want to hear from you. 

Join our team as we embark on an 8-region state listening tour! We want to hear your voices as we shape the State Digital Equity Plan and 5-year Strategic Broadband Action Plan.

We hope to hear from you about Internet access, availability, public access, inclusive design, adoption, speeds, safety, privacy, digital skills training, devices, and much more.

DUE: 5/1/23

Youth Job Training (Maximum Benefit $100,000)

Non-Profit Childcare & Early Education Facilities (Maximum Benefit up to      $750,000)

Architectural Barrier Removal (Maximum benefit up to $250,000)

Community Facilities and Services (Community Centers, Parks, Libraries, Sidewalks      & Trails)

Water & Sewer Regional Planning Grants (Maximum Benefit up to $12,500 –      applications accepted year round)

Commercial Rehabilitation (Maximum Benefit up to $500,000 – applications accepted      year round)

Housing Rehabilitation, Demolition, Neighborhood Development (Maximum Benefit up      to $500,000 – applications accepted year round)

DUE: Monthly

Dane G. Hansen Foundation accepts applications year-round.  All applications should assist the Foundation in achieving its mission of service to Northwest Kansas. 

NWKPDC can help your community package and administer KDHE funded projects.

NWKPDC has experience with USDA environmental review process. 

DUE: Quarterly (two funding rounds remain)

 The Moderate Income Housing program serves the needs of moderate-income households that don’t qualify for federal housing assistance. MIH grants and/or loans are awarded to cities and counties to develop multi-family rental units and single-family for-purchase homes in communities with populations fewer than 60,000 people.