Office of the Governor
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly announced 40 rural Kansas communities will receive Community Development Block Grants totaling more than $17.6 million to help support critical community development projects.
“These grants will help our communities improve public safety, revitalize vital infrastructure and maximize economic opportunity for our Kansas families,” Kelly said. “It’s further proof that investments like this are critical to positively impact lives of Kansans living in rural parts of the state.”
The awards are administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce and granted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Small Cities CDBG program. Eligible CDBG public improvement projects help fund water and wastewater projects, housing rehabilitation and other community facilities and services.
“Community Development Block Grants strike at the core of what we all want to achieve for Kansas: strong communities, healthy families and a high quality of life,” Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “The investments announced today will create better living conditions for Kansans, which in turn drives new economic opportunities and promotes new growth across our state.”
Area projects include:
City of Lucas, $600,000: New water tower and water supply improvements
City of Oberlin, $466,598: Sanitary sewer treatment facility improvements
City of Russell, $360,300: Street improvements
City of Saint Francis, $600,000: Street improvements
City of Timken, $170,000: Water system improvements