Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant

- Grant program for Kansas communities with population under 5,000 to support economic revitalization through quality-of-life initiatives - Funded projects must fall into one of these categories: 1. Childcare and senior programming (building improvements, educational materials, supplies) 2. Community vibrancy (art installations, murals, signage) 3. Food retail (development, renovation, expansion of food establishments) 4. Libraries (materials, technology, furniture, building improvements) - Key requirements: - Applicants must provide minimum 10% matching funds - Projects must be completed within 12 months - Must be located in Kansas community under 5,000 population - Program is administered by Kansas Department of Commerce - Funding source: Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions Development and Expansion Act - Round 3 is currently open for applications - Previous rounds have funded projects ranging from $25,000 to $49,125 per award