Submit to Build Kansas Fund Application

Summary of the Build Kansas Fund

The Build Kansas Matching Grant Fund (Build Kansas Fund) can provide matching dollars to eligible entities applying for an infrastructure-related grant program for projects in Kansas. The intent of the Build Kansas Fund is to accelerate local infrastructure investment to support transformative community projects in areas of demonstrated geographic need. Targeted areas for investment include water, transportation, energy, cybersecurity, broadband and other priorities identified in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

The Build Kansas Fund can provide up to $200M in matching funds over the life of the fund, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2027.  Applications for local match funding assistance will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds have been committed or the Build Kansas Fund expires. 

Requirements

The Build Kansas Fund must be used for grants with a federal match requirement under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). A list of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) programs can be found HERE.

Entities are encouraged to apply for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) discretionary funds to maximize the impact of federal infrastructure dollars Kansas receives. 

Eligibility 

There are four eligibility requirements for the Build Kansas Fund:   

  1. Eligible for and applying to a viable BIL funding opportunity.
  2. Have a required non-federal match component.
  3. The primary project zip code must be located in Kansas.    
  4. Submit your Build Kansas Fund application before the federal BIL application due date.  Applications submitted after the federal grant application due date will not be accepted. 

Build Kansas Fund Cost Share Expectation

Beginning in July 2024 and moving forward, the following guidance is to be used by eligible applicants to meet the expectation of providing a local share or contribution to the non-Federal match requirement, in addition to the Build Kansas Fund contribution to the non-Federal match requirement.

The portion of the non-Federal match requirement provided by the eligible applicants (the applicant cost share) should be cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Cash and/or in-kind contributions should be significant enough relative to the Build Kansas Fund request to demonstrate the eligible applicant’s commitment to the project. For a local public entity, 5% of the non-federal match is a good guideline, but not a requirement. 

Exclusions: Eligible applicants may provide detailed written justification and be granted an exception to or exclusion from the Build Kansas Fund cost share expectations.  If an eligible applicant cannot meet this cost share expectation or has other reasons why they should be excluded from this expectation, they may justify that in their Build Kansas Fund application. Eligible applicants that team together on an application or demonstrate regionality may also be considered for exclusion on a case-by-case basis.

Cap: All Build Kansas Fund requests for any eligible applicants are capped at a maximum request of $20 million per specific project and Build Kansas Fund application.

Definitions:

  • Non-Federal Match: the portion of funding that is required from non-federal sources to complement or match federal funds in certain programs or projects. It is typically a specified percentage or dollar amount that recipients of federal grants or funds must contribute from their own resources or through third-party sources in the form of cash or in-kind contributions.
  • Applicant Cost Share: The amount or percentage of the non-federal match that the Build Kansas Fund applicant is to provide in the form of cash or in-kind contributions.
  • In-Kind Contributions: In-kind contributions are defined as the value of non-cash contributions (i.e., property, materials, or services) that benefit the project or program. They must meet Federal definitions and be allowed as match for the specific grant program.  Examples of in-kind contributions can include:
  1. Goods: Donated materials or supplies that are necessary for the project.
  2. Services: Volunteer hours or donated professional services (e.g., administrative time, professional services, skilled services, etc.) that would otherwise have a monetary value.
  3. Equipment: Use of equipment without charge that is essential for the project's success.

Review

Build Kansas Fund applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once reviewed, your entity will be notified if approved for Build Kansas Funds. 

After your federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) application has been awarded, applicants are required to upload the notice of award in Submittable. The notice of award begins the process of distributing Build Kansas Funds.

PLEASE NOTE: Your federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) application must be approved by the funding agency in order to receive Build Kansas Funds. 


Additional Information and FAQs

Additional information can be found on the Hub's website.

Application Overview

This application has seven (7) parts:

  1. Application Information (e.g., applying entity name, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) program applying for)
  2. Eligibility Criteria (e.g., project location)
  3. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Grant Application Information 
  4. Build Kansas Fund - Match Application Information 
  5. Means Test and Eligible Applicant Match (e.g., justification of need, demonstrated past performance, public benefit) 
  6. Additional Information (e.g., upload draft BIL application or executive summary)
  7. Terms and Conditions 

Submittable Information

  • You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit to these forms.
  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • If anything changes with the information you submitted, please request to edit the submission. 
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Questions about the application or Build Kansas Fund? 

Please reach out to your Regional Points of Contact.
 

Technical Questions?

Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.