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11 | Page December 6 I ssue%u2022 Funding Amount: $2 million in total funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $1 million per college%u2022 Eligibility: Open to technical and community colleges in Kansas with existing construction programs%u2022 Purpose: Funds will support the construction of new homes or renovation of existing homes while providing training in skilled trades such as construction, plumbing, electrical work and more%u2022 Application Period: Opens on December 1 and closes on February 14, 2025%u2022 Awards Announcement: Recipients will be notified in March 2025Those applying should clearly demonstrate how the funds will be used to expand or develop housing programs, add residential housing in Kansas, and train students in various skilled trades. Colleges must outline a sustainable plan for future growth and how they will partner with local high schools, community organizations and industry professionals to engage students and ensure employment opportunities.To learn more about the FRAME grant, click here.November Total Tax Collections at $675.5 Million; 3.6% Below the Estimate TOPEKA (12.2.2024) %u2013 The State of Kansas ends November 2024 with total tax collections at $675.5 million. That is $25.4 million, or 3.6%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are up 4.0% from November 2023.Individual income tax collections were $335.2 million. That is $15.3 million, or 4.4% below the estimate. Individual income tax collections are up 14.9% from November 2023. Corporate income tax collections were $24.5 million. That is $5.9 million, or 19.4% below the estimate, and down 31.1% from November 2023.Combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts were $287.3 million, which is $2.0 million, or 0.7% below the estimate, and down $3.7 million, or 1.3%, from November 2023.Click here to view the November 2024 revenue numbers.Application Period for Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission Big Game Hunting Permits Now OpenTOPEKA (11.27.2024) %u2013 Kansas-based chapters of nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife conservation and promoting the hunting and fishing heritage have a special fundraising opportunity thanks to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. Through the Commission Big Game Permit program, eligible organizations can enter a random drawing for one of seven special big game hunting permits, which may then be sold to fund conservation projects. The drawing will take place at the Commission's meeting on January 30, 2025. Applicants do not need to be present to win.Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2025. To submit an application:
