Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program
Type: Grant-based incentive program
Geographic Scope: Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas
Purpose: To create sustainable and inclusive economic impact that increases prosperity, job quality, and quality of life for residents by providing grant incentives to help small business owners and startups invest in their businesses to support growth, financial development, business sustainability, and market expansion.
- Advertising Incentive
- Construction and Renovation
- Architecture and Design
- Equipment
- Professional Services or Consulting (directly related to commercialization)
- Proportional Grant for Global Markets
- Proportional Grant for Proof of Concept Testing
- Grant Writing Incentive for SBIR
- Proportional Grant for SBIR/STTR
Types of Incentives Available
- Grant-based (not loans)
- Open to small business owners and new entrepreneurs
- Supports business investment, growth, financial development, sustainability, and market entry
- Reviewed according to the specific purpose of incentives requested
Key Features
- Spanish language assistance available
Contact Information
Email: smallbusinessincentives@topekapartnership.comAddress: 719 S Kansas Ave Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785.234.2644
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete Application
- Complete the Small Business Incentive Program Application (PDF)
- Complete the Proposed Use of Funds form (PDF)
2. Submit Application
- Submit completed application by the applicable deadline
- Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in the next submission period
3. Submit Supporting Documents
- After submitting initial application, a file will be created for you to add supporting documents
- Submit supporting materials to the provided file
- Email completed materials to: smallbusinessincentives@topekapartnership.com
4. Review
- All application materials must be received by the deadline for review within that submission period
- Applications are reviewed based on the context of the specific incentive purpose and overall program objectives
- Winter: February 3, 2025
- Spring: May 15, 2025
- Summer: August 4, 2025 (initial application) and August 8, 2025 (all supporting documents)
- Fall: November 3, 2025 (initial application) and November 7, 2025 (all supporting documents)
Submission Deadlines (2025)
- Completed incentive application
- Proposed use of funds form
- Supporting documentation (as required for specific incentive type)
Documents Required
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