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Kansas
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 1, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kansas, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response and Recovery website, the Department of Health and Environment's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce or the Kansas Health Foundation.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Allowing Remote Notarization and Witnessing
The Governor has ordered (i) the suspension of the requirement that a person must appear before a Notary Public and rather allows for such requirement to be satisfied if the Notary Public performs a remote notarization via two-way audio-video … » more information -
Community Development Block Grants (“CDBG”)
There are $6.3 million in CDBG funds that currently reside with 36 Kansas communities, who use them for revolving loan programs for small businesses. In the wake of COVID-19, the Kansas Department of Commerce has streamlined the process so these … » more information -
COVID-19 Recovery Website
The state launched the new and comprehensive website for resources regarding COVID-19. The site, is a centralized place for Kansans seeking resources and up-to-date information, as the state responds to, and recovers from damage done by the COVID-19 … » more information -
Essential Industries Jobs and Hiring Portal
The Kansas Department of Commerce launched a new jobs website, connecting job seekers with Kansas businesses hiring to fill urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website allows employers from essential industries to quickly and easily post … » more information -
Extending Professional and Occupational Licenses
The Governor has ordered that all state agencies (a) extend renewal deadlines for any license, certificate, permit, or registration for any (i) occupation or profession to any individual, business, or organization and (ii) organization … » more information -
Extending Renewal Deadlines for Occupational or Professional Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations for Professionals of Adult Care Homes
The extension of a previous executive order narrows the relaxation of regulatory provisions put in place previously, and limits those provisions more specifically to adult care homes that have been granted provisional licenses for the purpose of … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Essential Activities and Kansas Essential Function Framework (“KEFF”)
While the substantive provisions of the stay-at-home order no longer apply, the KEFF functions listed in the order are essential functions local governments must continue to allow if they implement more restrictive orders regarding businesses. No … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Implementation Through Phase 3 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas”
Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration, as well as officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that most local communities consider moving into Phase 3 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” on Monday … » more information -
Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency Fund
The Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency Fund, or the “HIRE Fund,” provides bridge loans for the Kansas hospitality sector during the COVID-19 crisis. The administration has allocated $5 million for a round of bridge loans to hospitality … » more information -
Kansas Certified Development Companies (“CDCs”) Loan Navigation
The CDCs help businesses access the numerous loan programs available from a variety of sources. These loan packages match the business' financial need with the source of funds, providing small business customers the best combination of rates and … » more information -
Kansas Industrial Training and Retraining Programs
The Kansas Department of Commerce administers two training programs designed to assist businesses with training new and existing employees: Kansas Industrial Training (“KIT”) and Kansas Industrial Retraining (“KIR”). KIT is designed to assist firms … » more information -
Securing Local Food Systems Grants
The Kansas Securing Local Food Systems grant program was created to support Kansas meat processing facilities, food processors, food banks, local direct-to-consumer producers and retail outlets to address food for human consumption supply chain … » more information -
Shared Work Program for Employers
Shared Work is an alternative for employers faced with a reduction in workforce and allows an employer to divide the available work or hours of work among a specified group of affected employees in lieu of a layoff. Shared Work allows the employees … » more information -
Suspension of Certain Rules Relating to the Sale of Carry-out Alcoholic Beverages
The Kansas Governor is temporarily allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages for carryout consumption and permitting the sale of liquor in a container that is not the original container for certain establishments holding a class A club license, class … » more information -
The Hero Relief Subsidy Program for Essential Workers and Child Care Providers
The Essential Worker Child Care Support: The Hero Relief Program expands upon child care assistance subsidies available through Kansas’ Child Care Subsidy Program. The program provides for child care subsidies to essential workers who financially … » more information -
Manhattan City, Kansas Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program
The Manhattan Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program provides loan funds to help for-profit businesses and private, non-profit organizations that have an immediate (less than 14 days) need to maintain business operations. Under this program, a … » more information -
Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund
The Emporia Community Foundation, Emporia Main Street, KVOE, and United Way of the Flint Hills are pleased to announce the creation of the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund. The four agencies joined forces to broaden the reach of the … » more information -
Coffeyville COVID-19 Relief Fund for Community and Nonprofit Organizations
A Coffeyville COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established to assist the Coffeyville community and nonprofit organizations. The fund will be utilized to address the most critical needs of the Coffeyville community as a result of the COVID-19 … » more information -
Community Foundation of Dickinson County COVID-19 Emergency Grant for Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Covid-19 Emergency Grant is for 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving residents of Dickinson County. » more information -
Douglas County Community Foundation (“DCCF”) Crisis Response Fund Grants for Non-Profits Providing COVID-19 Assistance
DCCF Crisis Response Fund Grants are for 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving residents of Douglas County, Kansas, and who are providing direct assistance to those affected by the current pandemic crisis. » more information -
Rally Reno Nonprofit Response Fund
The Rally Reno Nonprofit Response Fund was established to provide rapid response grants to stabilize or expand nonprofits’ capacity to continue providing services and meeting their missions. » more information -
Shawnee County Small Business Grants: Live, Work & Give Fund
The Live, Work & Give fund was established to assist Shawnee County nonprofit organizations working to address immediate community needs as a result of Coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine measures. These emergency assistance grant awards are expected to … » more information -
First Opportunity Fund Loans for Businesses
The purpose of the Topeka and Shawnee County First Opportunity Fund is to grow the community by helping local businesses create jobs and increase production. Services include (i) loans of up to $100,000; (ii) business consultation and counseling … » more information -
The WCF Emergency Fund
The WCF Emergency Fund provides immediate organizational emergency relief assistance to nonprofit organizations in the Wichita and Sedgwick County areas. At this time, priority is being given to nonprofits directly dealing with the prevention and … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
COVID-19 Recovery Website
The state launched the new and comprehensive website for resources regarding COVID-19. The site, is a centralized place for Kansans seeking resources and up-to-date information, as the state responds to, and recovers from damage done by the COVID-19 … » more information -
Essential Industries Jobs and Hiring Portal
The Kansas Department of Commerce launched a new jobs website, connecting job seekers with Kansas businesses hiring to fill urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website allows employers from essential industries to quickly and easily post … » more information -
Extending Professional and Occupational Licenses
The Governor has ordered that all state agencies (a) extend renewal deadlines for any license, certificate, permit, or registration for any (i) occupation or profession to any individual, business, or organization and (ii) organization … » more information -
Extending Renewal Deadlines for Occupational or Professional Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations for Professionals of Adult Care Homes
The extension of a previous executive order narrows the relaxation of regulatory provisions put in place previously, and limits those provisions more specifically to adult care homes that have been granted provisional licenses for the purpose of … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Essential Activities and Kansas Essential Function Framework (“KEFF”)
While the substantive provisions of the stay-at-home order no longer apply, the KEFF functions listed in the order are essential functions local governments must continue to allow if they implement more restrictive orders regarding businesses. No … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Implementation Through Phase 3 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas”
Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration, as well as officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that most local communities consider moving into Phase 3 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” on Monday … » more information -
Kansas Industrial Training and Retraining Programs
The Kansas Department of Commerce administers two training programs designed to assist businesses with training new and existing employees: Kansas Industrial Training (“KIT”) and Kansas Industrial Retraining (“KIR”). KIT is designed to assist firms … » more information -
Relief from Certain Unemployment Insurance Requirements
To mitigate effects of COVID-19, (i) the waiting week requirement is waived for all claimants and (ii) the requirement that claimants actively seek work each week is waived for all claimants. » more information -
Shared Work Program for Employers
Shared Work is an alternative for employers faced with a reduction in workforce and allows an employer to divide the available work or hours of work among a specified group of affected employees in lieu of a layoff. Shared Work allows the employees … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
COVID-19 Recovery Website
The state launched the new and comprehensive website for resources regarding COVID-19. The site, is a centralized place for Kansans seeking resources and up-to-date information, as the state responds to, and recovers from damage done by the COVID-19 … » more information -
Free Meals for Kids
Most Kansas school districts are offering free “grab and go” drive through breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner meals for students (and in many cases, students do not need to be enrolled at the specific school or live in the specific district at which … » more information -
Securing Local Food Systems Grants
The Kansas Securing Local Food Systems grant program was created to support Kansas meat processing facilities, food processors, food banks, local direct-to-consumer producers and retail outlets to address food for human consumption supply chain … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food Payment (“SNAP”) Benefits
SNAP provides payment assistance to individuals and families struggling to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets. Although there is no specific provision related to COVID-19, individuals and families may be eligible if … » more information -
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (“TEFAP”)
TEFAP provides free USDA commodity foods to low-income households throughout Kansas. TEFAP food is shipped five to six times per year to participating organizations for distribution, which organizations then determine when and how often food is … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (“WIC”)
WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants, and young children that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, new moms, and kids under age 5 healthy. » more information -
Good Neighbor Program For Delivery of Essential Food Items
The Good Neighbor Program assists the elderly, handicapped, and vulnerable citizens of Shawnee County with the delivery of essential food items. The Good Neighbor Program will allow those citizens to utilize the Sheriff’s Office to pick up essential … » more information
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