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Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program

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Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program runs on a quarterly cycle.

Growth Organization of Topekashawnee CO

Foundation Quarterly Small Business Grants Grants for Startups Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Quarterly
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

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.

Types of Incentives Available

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

Key Features

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

Contact Information

Spanish language assistance available

Address: 719 S Kansas Ave Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603

How to Apply

Application Process

Complete Application
- Complete the Small Business Incentive Program Application (PDF)
- Complete the Proposed Use of Funds form (PDF)
Submit Application
- Submit completed application by the applicable deadline
- Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in the next submission period
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
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

Submission Deadlines (2025)

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)

Documents Required

Completed incentive application
Proposed use of funds form
Supporting documentation (as required for specific incentive type)

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What Growth Organization of Topekashawnee CO actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 15
Total given: $322K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $7,500–$100K

By dollars: Kansas 81%, Nebraska 5%, Illinois 5%. Top recipient cities: Topeka, KS; Lincoln, NE; Chicago, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
73% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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