Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Funding Available for Kansas Small Businesses


StartUp Kansas Update

NetWork Kansas is currently accepting applications for the next round of StartUp Kansas awards. All applications are due by December 15th. Applicants may apply for funding up to $45,000 with a minimum of a 40% match from the funding partner. 

Resource partners can apply on behalf of their clients by logging onto our website at http://www.networkkansas.com. In order to access the StartUp Kansas application and award criteria, you will need to log in using your Resource Partner username and password at the bottom left of the main page. If you are a partner and do not have your login information, please contact one of our counselors at 877-521-8600.
 
During the most recent competitive round, which ended June 15th, we awarded 6 businesses a total of $144,322 in matching loans/grants. Matching funds from our partners totaled $134,548. Businesses from Franklin, Decatur, Montgomery, Saline, and Labette Counties were selected for the StartUp Kansas program. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.networkkansas.com.

For all questions regarding Start Up Kansas or E-Community, please contact Operations Manager, Erik Pedersen (316.978.7310, epedersen@networkkansas.com) or Project Manager, Jamie Hofling (316.218.6337, jkhofling@networkkansas.com).