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Fact Sheets
Regulations
- MS4: KDHE MS4 Program
- Construction Stormwater: KDHE Construction Stormwater
- Industrial Stormwater: KDHE Industrial Stormwater
Funding Resources
HB 2302 Grant Programs
For: Water infrastructure projects, including planning, technical assistance, and construction
Administered By: Kansas Water Office
Eligibility: Municipalities, water districts, and other eligible political subdivisions
Funding Type: Grant
Max Funding Level: Technical Assistance Grants: $1,000,000; Water Project Grants: $8,000,000
KDHE Loans and Grants
For: Clean water and drinking water infrastructure, including pollution control
Administered By: Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Environment
Eligibility: Municipalities and public entities
Funding Type: Loans and Grants
Max Funding Level: $12,500 – $3,000; Depends on project
Contain the Rain – Stormwater Cost-Share
For: Rain gardens, native plantings, and rain barrels to reduce stormwater runoff
Administered By: The City of Overland Park
Eligibility: Residential property owners in Overland Park
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $75 – $1,000; Depends on the Project
Build Kansas Fund
For: Providing matching funds for federal infrastructure grants (IIJA/BIL)
Administered By: Kansas Infrastructure Hub
Eligibility: Entities applying for federal infrastructure programs
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: $20,000,000
BMP Cost-Sharing Program
For: Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve water quality
Administered By: The City of Gardner & Johnson County Stormwater Management Program
Eligibility: Residents within the City of Gardner
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $75 for Rain Barrels; $1,000 for all other projects
Contain the Rain (Johnson County)
For: Encouraging homeowners to use sustainable landscape practices
Administered By: Johnson County Stormwater Management Program
Eligibility: Residents of participating cities within Johnson County
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: Depends on which City you are applying in
Cost-Share Program (Wyandotte County)
For: Stormwater quality improvements such as rain gardens and rain barrels
Administered By: The Unified Government of Wyandotte County
Eligibility: Residents of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, KS
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $75 for Rain Barrels; $1,000 for all other projects
Community Impact Program
For: Community impact, environmental sustainability, and leadership initiatives
Administered By: Evergy
Eligibility: Non-profit organizations and community agencies in Evergy’s service area
Funding Type: Financial investments, physical goods and services, volunteerism, and resource connecting
Max Funding Level: N/A