Commerce Announces $4.1 Million Available in Tax Credits Program

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced $4.1 million in tax credits once again will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce's Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).

CSP assists private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities undertaking major capital campaigns for projects involving community service and childcare, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and technical training, and healthcare services.

Under this program, the state authorizes nonprofit organizations to offer tax credits to donors making contributions toward approved projects. Organizations are chosen through a competitive selection process.

"CSP tax credits help a wide variety of community-led projects come to fruition," Toland said. "The program benefits organizations and donors alike as they collaboratively work to improve their hometowns by supporting projects that positively impact a community's overall economic health and quality of life."

Proposed projects should be unique or one-time in nature and create lasting value for charitable organizations. For example, projects might include a capital campaign, major equipment purchase, major renovation, capacity building, etc.

The application window is open from March 1 through April 30, 2024. Applicants may request up to $200,000 in tax credits. Applicant organizations in rural areas (less than 15,000 population) are eligible for a 70 percent credit. Applicant organizations in non-rural areas are eligible for a 50 percent credit.

If your organization is interested in applying for the CSP program, the Department of Commerce invites you to an introductory webinar at 1 PM on Friday, March 1. Registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.

For questions regarding CSP Tax Credits, visit the Commerce website here or contact Community Development Specialist Sara Bloom here or at 785-506-9278.

(Information courtesy Kansas Department of Commerce.)