Apply for COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
For-Profit Business and Non-Profit Organizations Opportunities for PPE
Sedgwick County received $9.3 million in CARES Act funding from the State to be shared with local businesses and non-profit organizations. Commissioners have allocated $5 million for safe operating grants for small businesses and non-profit organizations, $3 million for PPE and supplies, and $1.3 million for training opportunities for laid-off workers.
Who’s eligible?
- For-profit businesses and non-profit organizations located in Sedgwick County.
Where to apply?
Questions?
- Email sedgwickcares@sedgwick.gov or dial (316) 660-7148.
What are the next steps after an application was submitted?
- Application deadline for Safe Operating Grants: October 18, 2020.
- Initial review: ongoing.
- Earliest Board of County Commissioners vote to approve award: October 7, 2020.
- Agreement to subrecipient (business) for signature: October 8, 2020.
- Earliest Board of County Commissioners vote to approve payment: October 7, 2020 (at the same time as the award vote).
- Earliest possible disbursement of funds: October 13 or three business days after the agreement is signed.
- Deadline for spending: n/a.
- Requirements: COVID-19 impact; proof of business operation in Sedgwick County; eligibility requirements; possible monitoring depending on outcome of risk assessment.
Sedgwick County CARES Act Funding
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sedgwick County received funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be distributed throughout the community. Commissioners approved $18 million to address costs in the community associated with this public health emergency. They specifically earmarked $10 million to public health providers (healthcare, senior living, public healthcare initiatives) and $8 million to social service providers (vulnerable populations and mental health).
The spending plan focuses on four core areas: municipal assistance, public health, social services, and educational assistance.
Who’s eligible?
- Social service and public healthcare non-profit providers.
Where to apply?
What's the deadline to apply?
- There currently is no deadline to apply for this funding.
Questions?
- Email sedgwickcares@sedgwick.gov or dial (316) 660-7148
What are the next steps after an application was submitted?
- Application deadline: There currently is no deadline to apply for this funding.
- Initial review: ongoing
- Stimulus Review Team consideration: September 24 to October 1, as needed
- Earliest Board of County Commissioners vote to approve award: October 7
- Agreement to subrecipient (non-profit) for signature: October 8
- Earliest Board of County Commissioners vote to approve payment: subrecipient (non-profit) may make a reimbursement request for an October/ November meeting; otherwise December 2
- Earliest possible disbursement of funds: Tuesday following Commissioners approval
- Deadline for spending: November 30
- Requirements: monthly reporting with documentation; possible monitoring depending on outcome of risk assessment
Kansas Department of Commerce SPARK Funding for For-Profit and Non-Profit Entities
Kansas Department of Commerce has announced their Back to Business plan for Coronavirus Relief. The funding for these grants has been provide through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to the State of Kansas and the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce has approved more than $130 million in relief funding for economic development and connectivity.
Who's eligible?
- For-profit businesses and non-profits in Kansas
Where to apply?
What's the deadline to apply?
- No set deadline but the portal will close when all the funds have been dispersed
Questions?
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Email BackToBusiness@ks.gov
NOTE: Entities cannot request duplicative funding for the same thing meaning that if a business requests $3,000 for rent in one application, they cannot receive $3,000 from another application to pay for the same expense. Per Federal guidelines, agencies who receive duplicate funding for the same thing will be required to pay it back and the State or Sedgwick County will be required to reimburse the Federal Government for the duplicative amount. There could also be criminal prosecution.