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6 | Page January 2 4 I ssueCommittee Chair. %u201cThis is the prime purpose of the BUILD Kansas Committee: to make prominent changes for our small and rural communities by providing them with assistance and matching dollars for federal grants.%u201dCombined with $5 million in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund, the total investment in Kansas for this inland port infrastructure project totals $30 million.\ behalf of the Port Authority of Stafford County, I want to express our sincere appreciation to the Build Kansas Fund for their invaluable support through both matching dollars and technical assistance. The partnerships created will be instrumental in the development of our new rail-served transload facility and grain terminal,%u201d said Carolyn Dunn, Port Authority of Stafford County President. \growth, and provide critical resources to our agricultural sector, strengthening Stafford County%u2019s role in the global supply chain.\With this award, the Build Kansas Fund has provided the required match dollars for 38 federal grant awards across Kansas. The combined total investment by the Build Kansas Fund in all projects is over $34.6 million, which has resulted in federal grant awards of more than $75.9 million.\ stakeholders have repeatedly noted that with the right technical assistance and matching funds, they can unlock additional federal funding for their communities,\Director of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub. \the state%u2019s leadership in infrastructure development and provides communities with the tools they need to fully capitalize on the opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.\The Kansas Infrastructure Hub connects multiple state agencies and serves as a resource center for Kansas communities to identify best practices for maximizing BIL funding opportunities. The Build Kansas Fund provides state matching dollars for projects throughout Kansas that successfully apply for federal grants under BIL. In 2023, the Kansas Legislature and Governor Kelly approved $200 million for the Build Kansas Fund to provide state matching dollars to Kansas entities and projects to meet federal local match requirements.Lt. Governor Toland Announces Rural Economic Development Grant RecipientsTOPEKA (1.23.2025) %u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the award recipients for the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED)grant program. In this round of funding, more than $250,000 was distributed among 12 recipients across the state.%u201cThrough the SEED grant program, we%u2019re helping our small and rural communities grow stronger and become more resilient,%u201d Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. %u201cThese investments will drive economic development, enhance local services and create a more prosperous future across the state.%u201dAwardees of the grant represent communities with a population of 5,000 or less. Additionally, awardees must provide a minimum 10-percent match and complete the proposed projects within 12 months. Projects must be focused on economic development and revitalization efforts through one of the following quality-of-life categories:%u2022 Childcare and senior programming %u2013 Projects that support or enhance these services, such as building improvements, educational materials, supplies and equipment