Moran and Humboldt were among 40 rural communities to recently be awarded Community Development Block Grants totalling more than $17.6 million to improve their infrastructure.
The awards are administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce and granted through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Small Cities CDBG program. Eligible CDBG public improvement projects help fund water and wastewater projects, housing rehabilitation and other community facilities and services.
Humboldt is to receive $492,086. It plans to use the funds for street improvements.
Moran received $450,000 to update its water supply system.
“These grants will help our communities improve public safety, revitalize vital infrastructure and maximize economic opportunity for our Kansas families,” said Governor Laura Kelly in a press release.
“It’s further proof that investments like this are critical to positively impact lives of Kansans living in rural parts of the state.”
David Toland, lieutenant governor and commerce secretary, added, “Community Development Block Grants strike at the core of what we all want to achieve for Kansas: strong communities, healthy families and a high quality of life.”
