Current Projects: KAN STEP

KAN STEP is a community development program sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce designed to help communities with an acknowledged community improvement problem. A minimum of 40 percent savings of typical "retail costs" must be shown through this self-help process. Types of facilities that qualify include improvements to water or sewer systems and buildings. Examples of eligible buildings includes senior centers, community buildings, and fire stations. The program is designed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The Kansas Rural Water Association provides inspection services and technical assistance to the KAN STEP program. For more information, check these links:
KDOC's website: KAN STEP Program | How KAN STEP works | Formoso was first! | View Projects Photo Galleries

As of October 1, 2011, the KAN STEP program has funded 75 projects totalling $19,281,610. Volunteers have donated $15,172,700 in labor and other services. Several additional waterline projects are under review for funding.

Projects No. of Projects CDBG Grants Volunteer Labor
Waterlines 10 $  2,297,959  $        1,962,892
Community Centers 26 $  6,579,741  $        4,762,455
Fire Stations 35 $  9,086,856  $        7,545,122
Misc. Buildings 4 $  1,317,054  $          902,231
Total 75 $19,281,610  $      15,172,700

  In Progress or Just Awarded Completed
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KAN STEP is a highly successful program that continues to help numerous communities across the state. From McDonald to Whiting to Burns and Enterprise, local volunteers are proving that working together pays off -- saving money and building community pride and facilities.

For more information about KAN STEP, see the links above this table of projects, or directly contact:
Salih Doughramaji, CDBG Compliance Officer
Kansas Department of Commerce
1000 SW Jackson, Ste. 100
Topeka, KS 66612-1354
Phone: (785) 296-3610
E-mail: salih@kansascommerce.com