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26 | Page March 7 I ssueKDOT%u2019s Cost Share Program applications being acceptedThe Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2025 round of the agency%u2019s Cost Share Program. More than $152 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance to local entities for construction projects that improve safety, leverage state funds to increase total transportation investment and help both rural and urban areas of the state improve the transportation system. This is the 12th round of projects to receive funding.%u201cKDOT%u2019s Cost Share Program improves transportation, creates economic growth and increases job opportunities across Kansas,%u201d said Michelle Needham, Economic Development Programs Manager. %u201cPast Cost Share participants have proven this program to be the financial boost that many small and large communities needed to achieve their project goals.%u201dAll transportation projects are eligible, including roadway (on and off the state system), rail, airport, bicycle/pedestrian and public transit. Candidate projects should include investments that provide transportation benefits and are not eligible for other KDOT programs. This round of grant funding has an overall budget of $6 million, with a maximum awarded amount of $1 million per project.The deadline to submit applications is March 27. More information and the application link are on KDOT%u2019s website at https://www.ksdot.gov/programs/economic-development-programs/cost-shareprogram. All applications will be completed online, and a sample PDF application will be available for preview.Please contact Needham, michelle.d.needham@ks.gov, with any questions.Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit ProgramLieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $4.13 million in tax credits will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce%u2019s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).The Community Service Tax Credit Program provides an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public healthcare entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns involving community service, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and technical training, and healthcare services.Under the program, the state authorizes nonprofit organizations to offer tax credits to donors that make contributions towards approved projects. Organizations are chosen through a competitive