Grant Insights: Technical Assistance Grant Fund

NOFO Release Date	11/01/2023
Application Due Date	12/29/2023 via KWO’s Website at HB 2302 Grant Programs (ks.gov)
Total Funding Available	$25M
Award Minimum	N/A
Award Maximum	$1,000,000,
Recipient Cost-Share/Match Requirements:	No matching funds are required to be eligible for a Technical Assistance Grant Fund award.
Summary	Eligible Projects and Activities for Technical Assistance Grant Fund: · Planning, engineering, managing, and other technical assistance that may be necessary in the development of plans for water infrastructure projects or · Processing grant and loan applications for such water infrastructure projects
Eligible Applicants	· Municipalities · Special districts related to water organized under the Laws of Kansas
Special Consideration	Population: Municipalities with fewer than 2,000 residents will be prioritized Conservation Plan: Projects incorporating a conservation and/or climate change resiliency plan will be prioritized Timeline: Projects with earlier start dates will be prioritized Community Factors: Criteria under consideration for municipalities may also include (but will not necessarily be limited to) public health, socioeconomic factors, and the ability of a municipality to repay any loans without grant assistance
Notes	The grant application must be submitted through the form posted on the KWO website: HB 2302 Grant Programs (ks.gov) The KWO will issue payments upon Applicant providing invoices after all necessary Federal, state, and local permits have been acquired, up to 90% of grant amount approved, and the remaining balance will be paid after project/work completion.