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Assisting Communities to Obtain the Resources Necessary to Fund and Execute Successful Projects.

EBH has a long history of assisting municipalities with funding and grant application resulting in completed successful projects.

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Grant Program Experience

We have assisted communities in obtaining the resources to fund their projects through different grant programs including:

  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • KDHE Planning Grants
    • Regional Public Water Supply Planning Grants – Water Sewer
    • Small Public Water Supply Systems Grant – Water Sewer
    • Contact Michael Younger, PE for additional information.
  • KDHE State Revolving Fund
    • Financing is available through the State Revolving Fund for public entities to complete improvements to their water and wastewater systems. Systems can qualify for full or partial loan forgiveness through KDHE based on the type of the project, and the classification of the system. Projects that may qualify a water system for loan forgiveness include resolution of a compliance issue, system consolidation, public wholesale water district formation, lead service line replacement, emerging contaminant treatment, or the system being classified as a “Disadvantaged Community”. Projects that may qualify a wastewater system for loan forgiveness include conversion of a discharging lagoon facility to non-discharging, conversion of a mechanical treatment plant to a lagoon facility, or qualification under the “Affordability Criteria.”
    • Contact Michael Younger, PE for additional information.
  • USDA Rural Development
    • This application period is year-round and eligibility is based on Low to Moderate income, type and need. This 40-year loan has an option with loan refinancing. You can only receive this grant is you are using a USDA Loan.
    • Water
    • Wastewater
    • Community Facilities
    • Contact Michael Younger, PE for additional information.
  • KDOT Aviation
    • Applications are typically due at the end of September each year. There are four categories: Preservation, Modernization, Equipment, and Planning/Design.
    • Contact Darin Neufeld, PE for additional information.
  • KDOT City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP)
    • Surface Preservation Category (formerly KLINK) – Applications typically due in spring, and the maximum participation amount is $300,000. It’s required matching funds are based on population and the grant pays for construction and construction engineering.
    • Geometric Improvement (GI) Category – Applications typically due in spring, and the maximum participation amount is $1 million. It’s required matching funds are based on population and pays for design, utility adjustments, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and inspection.
    • Pavement Restoration Category – Applications are typically due in spring, and the maximum participation amount is $1 million. It’s required matching funds are based on population and pays for design, construction, and inspection. The city is responsible for plan development, right-of-way acquisition, and utility relocations.
    • Contact Joel Krosschell, PE for additional information.
  • KDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
    • Project Concept Forms are typically due in March and full applications in May. The amount of grant awarded is based on the project. Grants must be used for public right-of-way or public property and must be related to surface transportation. The next open call for projects is expected early 2024.
    • Safe Routes to School
    • Scenic and Environmental
    • Historic and Archaeological
    • Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
    • Contact Paul Stoner for additional information.
  • KDOT Access Management
    • This application process is year-round and maximum state share is $2 million which covers plan development and construction. This grant typically requires Area Transportation Plan, Access Management Plan, or Corridor Management Plan.
    • Contact Andrew Brunner, PE for additional information.
  • KDOT Cost Share Program
    • The applications are typically accepted in April and October each year and is intended for transportation projects that don’t fit into any other funding program and include roadways, rail, airport, bike, pedestrian, and public transit. The construction must address important transportation needs such as safety, access, mobility, or improve condition or congestion.
    • Contact Darin Neufeld, PE for additional information.
  • KDOT Economic Development
    • Projects are selected annually as funding is available. Projects include any transportation improvement that can be shown to support job growth and capital investment which may include access roads, turning lanes, and rail spurs. The maximum grant awarded is $2 million with a 25% match minimum preferred. The grant will pay for engineering, utility relocations, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and construction engineering.
    • Contact Darin Neufeld, PE for additional information.
  • KDOC Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
    • Competitive applications are usually accepted in the fall (September/October) and are based on rates, Low to Moderate income, need, and matching funds. This grant must be partnered with a KDHE loan, local bond, or USDA bond.
    • Water
    • Wastewater
    • Community Facilities
    • Contact Michael Younger, PE for additional information.
  • Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
    • Recreational Trails Program
      • Applications are typically due in late fall/early winter for hike and bike trails (Nov. 15th in 2022).
      • The RTP is an 80/20 assistance program of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal transportation funds benefit recreation including:
        • hiking, bicycling, in‐line skating, equestrian use, cross‐country skiing, snowmobiling, off‐road motorcycling, all‐terrain vehicle riding, four‐wheel driving, or using other off‐road motorized vehicles.
      • A 5-year comprehensive trails plan or incorporation into SCORP for the proposed project must be included to receive points in this area.
    • Land and Water Conservation Fund – Applications are typically due in September and project must be included in the City’s Comprehensive Recreation Plan. The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects.  Grant may be used for the acquisition of land or development and construction of outdoor recreation facilities.
    • Contact Paul Stoner for additional information.

ServicesEBH Grant and Funding Services

EBH engineers have developed close working relationships with grant writers, municipal financial advisors, funding agencies and review personnel. We are your trusted consultant from start to finish through all phases of a successful project. We work closely with funding and regulatory agencies to reach win-win design and engineering solutions, maximizing the use of grant funds and contributing to community enhancements and improvements.

 

Our grant and funding resource services include:

From local programs to federal agencies, we can help you identify and walk through the funding application for your next improvement project.

  • Project Funding Identification
  • Application Support
  • Meeting with Funding and Regulatory Agencies
  • Developing Accurate Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance

**EBH Engineering is not responsible for any financial decisions made by the client. We are a licensed civil engineer and provide those services. Contact your local attorney or financial institution for specific legal or financial questions.

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