Kansas Department of Commerce
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Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 19 projects across Kansas.
These investments are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in rural and low- to moderate-income communities.
Locally, four cities were awarded funding, which includes:
- Chapman, $300,000 – Restoring the second floor of the historic Buhrer Opera House for future commercial use.
- Delphos, $650,000 – Redeveloping a downtown park with a new playground, small splash pad, restroom, and accessibility upgrades.
- Enterprise, $650,000 – Upgrading park amenities, including pool improvements, splash features, shade structures, concessions, restrooms, and fencing.
- Junction City, $300,000 – Upgrading structures and making façade improvements to Highwind Brewing as an event space.
The funded projects are tangible results of how CDBG dollars help communities support economic development and develop spaces that improve the lives of Kansans.
