Home in the Heartland Grant

Community Talent Recruitment Grant Program

Eligible applicants include:

• Kansas cities and counties
• Native American tribes
• Nonprofit organizations focused on economic, workforce, or community development

• Up to $250,000 per grant
• 50% awarded upfront
• 50% awarded upon reaching 50% of your relocation goal
• Requires at least 20% local investment (cash or in-kind)

• Total program cost
• Detailed budget (design, admin, marketing, incentives)
• Target number of households
• Estimated cost per household
• Projected tax revenue and economic impact
• Description of incentives for households earning $55,000+
• Plan for verifying and reporting participation

Quarterly reports must include:

• Number of applications and approved households
• Income and occupation data
• Per-household costs
• Economic impact (local spending, tax contributions, etc.)

Are you ready to grow your community?
Click below to start your application:

The 2025 grant period is now closed. Applications for the 2026 grant cycle will open on July 1, 2026. Please check back for updates and additional information.

Contact the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office at kathys@treasurer.ks.gov or call 785-296-3538.

Let’s work together to make Kansas the top destination for talent and opportunity.