C-DEE Grant Program

The Attraction Development Grant Program supports the creation of new or enhancing sustainable, market-driven travel experiences in Kansas. Its goal is to attract new visitors, influence travel decisions, and generate economic benefits through new jobs, capital investment, increased revenue, and higher visitation.

In order to encourage economic development and maintain the traditional small town character of Jacksonville’s city square, the Jacksonville Commercial Development Authority (CDA) is announcing a Facade Improvement Grant Program for buildings within the Public Square Overlay District. Limited funding is available and an application process is required. The purpose of the Grant Program is to rehabilitate and/or restore commercial buildings to historically compatible exterior design and encourage new investment and commercial development in Jacksonville.

The cost of moving can be a significant barrier to relocating for work, often deterring individuals from pursuing new job opportunities. Expenses associated with relocation, such as hiring movers, transportation, temporary housing, and even utility connection fees, can add up quickly. Employers that offer relocation assistance can provide it either in advance or upon arrival, depending on company policies and the nature of the relocation package. Some employers offer upfront assistance, covering expenses like moving services, travel costs, and temporary housing directly, or providing a lump sum payment to help cover costs before the move. This approach is particularly helpful for employees who need financial support to manage the immediate expenses of relocation. Relocation assistance can be a highly effective tool for employers to fill in-demand jobs, especially in industries facing talent shortages. By offering financial support to cover moving expenses, companies can widen their candidate pool to include qualified workers who may otherwise be unable or unwilling to relocate due to the high costs associated with moving. Under this program, Employers can access up to $5,000 of matching funds for each candidate the business is eligible for. A 1:1 match is required. An additional $500 per candidate is available if the applicant is identified in the Find the Good Life Candidate Marketplace. The additional $500 for candidates identified through the Marketplace is not subject to match.

The Cleveland Municipal Small Business Initiative provides Cleveland small businesses with recoverable grants of up to $50,000 (or 15 percent of total project costs, whichever is lower) to reduce the equity required to complete an SBA-backed financing project. Administered by the City of Cleveland's Economic Development Department in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Cuyahoga County, the grant is funded half by the City and half by the County. The program's purpose is to leverage traditional SBA financing to help small businesses create jobs and opportunities in the City of Cleveland, effectively lowering the equity requirement on an SBA project from 25 percent to 10 percent. To qualify, applicants must be able to secure an SBA-backed loan through a participating lender and meet the City of Cleveland's program requirements. Projects must create at least one permanent full-time job for every $35,000 in City funds received, and applicants must contribute at least 10 percent of the total project cost as equity. The City tracks each recipient's job creation progress annually for up to three years following project completion, and recipients must execute a City Workforce Development Agreement (a free service provided by Ohio Means Jobs that matches unemployed skilled workers with available positions at the recipient business). Eligible uses of grant funds include property acquisition, new construction or renovation, and the acquisition of equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Working capital expenses (such as rent, utilities, inventory, and payroll) are not eligible uses and are also excluded from the calculation of total project costs used to determine the grant amount. As part of the grant terms, the City takes a UCC lien on the business's assets, personal guarantees from the business owner are typically required, and additional collateral may be required at the City's discretion. If the business fails to meet the job creation performance milestones over the three-year tracking period, the City may require repayment of some or all of the grant.

The Non-Traditional Apprenticeship Incentive Program provides employers with an incentive payment of $1,000 per non-trade apprentice hired and registered after the completion of the required probationary period. Employers are eligible for up to $5,000 in monetary incentives per calendar year and may collect no more than $1,000 for each unique apprentice. NOTE: Non-traditional apprenticeships are apprenticeships that are registered with the Department of Labor and Training that are outside of the construction trades. The required probationary period is a standard that established as part of the apprenticeship approval process and will vary based on the apprenticeship model.