The Community Development Block Grant Program allows Commerce to distribute federal funds to Kansas cities and counties looking to improve their community. To receive funds, a project must meet at least one of the following federally mandated criteria:

• The project benefits low- and moderate-income individuals
• The project removes or prevents slum or blight condition
• The project eliminates an urgent need created by a disaster when local funds are unavailable

Investments in Major Projects and Comprehensive Training (IMPACT)

The Investments in Major Projects and Comprehensive Training Program (IMPACT) provides employers seeking to relocate or expand their business operations within the state of Kansas financial assistance to train employees hired to fill the new jobs created by the relocation or the expansion. Eligible industries include basic enterprises creating a large number of new jobs and paying higher than average wages. There are two components to the IMPACT Program: the State of Kansas Investments in Lifelong Learning (SKILL) and the Investments in Major Projects (MPI). SKILL provides eligible companies funds to train the new jobs created under the relocation or expansion. Eligible SKILL costs include on-the-job training, classroom training, curriculum development, training related travel, supplies and training equipment. MPI provides assistance to companies to defray costs associated with the relocation or expansion. Eligible costs include equipment relocation, building and equipment purchases and labor recruitment. Statutorily, MPI costs are capped at 10% of the Program’s total funding. Wages of employees who are receiving training are not an allowable cost under IMPACT.

High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP)

Offers 5 potential benefits:

1. A 10% income tax credit for eligible capital investment that exceeds $50,000 at a company’s qualified business facility, with a carry-forward that can be used in any of the next 10 years in which the qualified business facility re-qualifies for HPIP.
2. A sales tax exemption to use in conjunction with the
   company’s eligible capital investment at its qualified business
   facility.
3. A training tax credit of up to $50,000.
   
4. Priority consideration for access to other business assistance programs offered through the State.
5. Grant funding for half of consulting costs, up to $12,500, to help accelerate the growth of the business (funding for this component must be allocated by the legislature each year - no funding is currently available).

For a complete list of programs and their descriptions you are always welcome to
visit KDOC’s website at www.kansascommerce.com.