TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Commerce announced $1 million in funding for attraction and tourism development on Wednesday.
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on March 11 that different tourism projects across Kansas will be awarded Attraction Development Grant funding in order to drive local economic growth through job creation and increasing visitation.
The $1 million is part of the first round of funding that will support 22 projects. Some of the projects include:
- $100,000 for a new building for dock-diving dog events at Heartland Hounds in Emporia
- $81,000 for the Dynamic Brewing Company in Emporia
- $75,000 for the Star Block commercial hub project in Osage
- $16,000 towards the World’s Largest Toto in Wamego
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Recipients of the award will also invest $12 million collectively in matching funds to bring the projects to life.
“Investments in tourism and our state attractions have been a powerful driver in economic growth for our communities of all sizes and for all of Kansas,” Toland said in a press release. “By pairing state support with local commitment, we’re expanding tourism opportunities that create positive economic returns by bringing more out-of-state visitors and out-of-state dollars to Kansas.”
For more information about the grant and about the full list of grant recipients you can click here.
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