Build Kansas Advisory Committee Reveals Grant Application Process
The Build Kansas Advisory Committee held its initial meeting August 30, during which it revealed details about the grant application process.
State Senator Ty Masterson and State Representative Troy Waymaster serve as chair and vice chair of the committee.
The Build Kansas Matching Grant Fund will provide matching dollars to eligible entities planning infrastructure projects in Kansas. The Build Kansas Fund must be used for grants with a match requirement under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). There are 400 BIL grant programs administered by 12 federal agencies and cover many areas of infrastructure and 40 percent of the $1.2 trillion will be allocated through discretionary grants.
The intent of the Build Kansas Fund is to amplify the impact of the bill in Kansas by accelerating local infrastructure investment to support transformative projects in areas of demonstrated need. Targeted areas for investment include water, transportation, energy, cybersecurity, broadband and other priorities. Eligible applicants vary by BIL program and can include counties, cities, municipalities, tribes, community organizations, universities, state agencies, private firms, etc. Each BIL program has specific eligibility requirements so applicants are encouraged to review the requirements thoroughly.
The application will be available via the State Treasurer's Office at kansasstatetreasurer.com.
Senator Masterson and Representative Waymaster issued the following statement: "This is a unique opportunity to improve our infrastructure throughout Kansas. We encourage eligible potential applicants to review the requirements to determine if there are projects that would qualify for a grant. The Build Kansas Advisory Committee looks forward to our role in this important process to ensure that the projects we are assisting are truly transformative and have a lasting impact on the people of Kansas."
(Information courtesy Representative Waymaster's Office.)