HB 2302 Provides Grant Money for Technical Assistance and Water Infrastructure Projects
The Kansas Water Office announced the opening of its two grant programs – the Technical Assistance Fund Grants and Water Projects Fund Grants. The grants were made possible by increased funding to the State Water Plan Fund with Sen. Sub. for HB 2302, a bipartisan bill signed by Governor Kelly from the 2023 legislative session that increased funding for the State Water Plan Fund and established these two grant programs.
The grant programs provide funding for up-front technical assistance and on-the-ground actions needed to address water quantity and quality issues around the state. These funds are generally directed to supporting water-related infrastructure projects.
“Access to reliable clean water supplies is essential to all of our Kansas communities,” said Kansas Water Office Director, Connie Owen. “These grants can help applicants upgrade their infrastructure to provide a safe and secure water supply for their communities.”
The Technical Assistance Fund Grants seek to provide funding for planning, engineering, managing and other technical assistance that may be necessary in the development of plans for water infrastructure projects, and processing grant and loan applications for such water infrastructure projects.
The Water Projects Fund Grants provide funding for construction, repair, maintenance or replacement of water-related infrastructures and any related construction costs, matching moneys for grant or loan applications for water-related infrastructure projects, and application of the funds to outstanding loan balances from certain funds.
Eligible applicants include municipalities and special districts related to water organized under the Laws of Kansas.
The applications are open through September 30, 2025. More information on the application criteria and process can be found on the Kansas Water Office website, here.
To learn more about the Kansas Water Office, visit: kwo.ks.gov
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