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GrowKS Equity Program

GrowKS Equity Program

Offers growth-oriented equity co-investment for promising Kansas ventures advancing expansion plans.

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About

GrowKS Equity is a state-administered co-investment program funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0. Kansas was among the first five states to receive SSBCI 2.0 funding and was allocated approximately $69 million in total across its SSBCI programs. The equity component, jointly overseen by the Kansas Department of Commerce and NetWork…

What this grant funds

SSBCI-funded equity co-investment up to $1 million matching private capital from banks or CDFIs for Kansas small businesses, prioritizing underserved communities.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$69M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: networkkansas.com