Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline Grant (E-HEAL)

- Grant program to rehabilitate at-risk rural downtown buildings in Kansas that are facing demolition/collapse - Key points: - Maximum award: $100,000 per community - Requires 1:1 cash match - Buildings must be rehabilitated for: new/expanding businesses, childcare, healthcare, housing, arts/culture, or entrepreneurship - Project must be completed within 30 months - Only eligible local organizations can apply on behalf of building owners (cities, Main Street programs, EDCs, etc.) - Funding disbursed in phases: 50% at construction start, 25% at 50% completion, 25% at 75% completion - Must identify tenant/occupant within 1 year of award - Regular progress updates and site visits required - Current funding round: $500,000 total available until June 3, 2024 - Program renews annually with new $500,000 allocation starting July 1, 2024