NWK Planning&Development Commision /PCDI

10/08/2026

KDHE is accepting applications for two grant opportunities through the second year of the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program:
🔹 Regional Partnership Grant Program
🔹 Transformative Capital Investment Grant Program

Applications are open to eligible Kansas organizations and are due Nov. 13.

Have questions as you prepare your application? Free technical assistance is available to help new applicants understand program requirements, work through questions and strengthen application materials. Applicants can access one-on-one assistance, office hours, and resources and tools throughout the process.

📅 Learn more at KDHE's informational webinar at 10 a.m. Oct. 9.
➡️ View the grant opportunities: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2361/Rural-Health-Transformation-Program
➡️ Get technical assistance: https://wkf.ms/4rlxCtn?Source=
➡️ Register for the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SaY5MoHLQpWhpB4QRED0dA #/registration
➡️ Visit the Technical Assistance Hub for more information https://www.khi.org/articles/rural-health-transformation-program-technical-assistance-hub

10/08/2026

📢 Public Comment Now Open: 2026–2031 NWKP&DC CEDS

The Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission (NWKP&DC) has completed its draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), and we want to hear from you!

The CEDS serves as a regional roadmap for economic growth, investment, and resilience across Northwest Kansas. It identifies priorities related to housing and infrastructure, small business and access to capital, workforce and childcare, economic diversification, and regional collaboration.

The draft is available here on our page for public review and comment. We encourage residents, businesses, local governments, economic development organizations, and community partners throughout our 18-county region to review the plan and share their feedback.

📄 Review the CEDS: Available here on our page
💬 Submit Comments: [email protected]
📅 Public Comment Deadline: November 7, 2026

Your input will help ensure the final CEDS reflects the priorities, challenges, and opportunities of the communities we serve. Thank you for helping shape the future of Northwest Kansas!

09/11/2026

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Building Local Opportunity through Coordinated Kansas Investment (BLOCK) program, a competitive placemaking initiative designed to help one Kansas community dramatically transform the appearance of a downtow...

09/04/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING — Join Our Northwest Kansas Team!

Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission is seeking a Community Development Representative & Grant Administrative Coordinator.

📍 Hill City, Kansas
💼 Full-Time or Part-Time
📅 Open Until Filled

If you enjoy working with rural communities and want to make a real impact across Northwest Kansas, we’d love to hear from you!

This position will work directly with cities and counties on community development projects, grant funding and administration, housing, infrastructure, downtown revitalization, and economic development.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, flexible scheduling, generous PTO and holiday leave, health insurance, retirement, and a professional team environment.

📩 Send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to [email protected]
📞 Questions: (785) 421-2151

Please share! Help us find someone who wants to strengthen rural Kansas and make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

08/31/2026

🌟 NWKPDC Proud to Help Plan the 2026 MINK Conference!

The Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission is excited to be heading to Council Bluffs, Iowa, for the 2026 MINK Planning District Conference, August 31–September 2.

We’re especially proud that NWKPDC Executive Director Deb DePorter Minkler served on the MINK Planning Committee, helping bring together planning and development professionals from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas for this regional conference.

MINK provides an opportunity to share ideas, learn from other organizations, build partnerships, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the communities we serve.

For NWKPDC, participating in events like this is about more than attending a conference—it is about bringing new ideas, resources, relationships, and knowledge back home to Northwest Kansas.

We are proud to have Northwest Kansas represented at the table and look forward to a great conference!

👏 Thank you to all of the MINK Planning Committee members who worked together to make this event possible.

08/25/2026

2026 Moderate Income Housing (MIH) Application Materials Are Now Available!

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has released application materials for the 2026 Moderate Income Housing (MIH) Program.

For communities considering an MIH project, Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission (NWKPDC) can help! Our team provides MIH grant writing and grant administration services, helping communities navigate the application process and, if awarded, manage the project through implementation.

📅 Important Dates:

* Notice of Application: Friday, October 16, 2026
* Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM

MIH funding is a valuable resource for communities working to expand housing opportunities, support workforce needs, and encourage growth across Northwest Kansas.

💡 Thinking about applying? Reach out to NWKPDC! We are ready to work with communities throughout our 18-county service area to develop strong, competitive MIH applications and provide grant administration assistance from award through project completion.

🔗 2026 MIH application materials:
https://kshousingcorp.org/housing-partners/mih/

Housing Development programs including Moderate Income Housing (MIH) funds, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITC), and Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) serve the needs of moderate-income households that don't qualify for federal housing assistance.

08/13/2026

Housing shortages don't fix themselves — but the right tools can help.

Join us for RHID 101: Reinvestment Housing Incentive Districts, a free webinar breaking down how RHIDs can turn tomorrow's growth into today's housing — helping Kansas communities build what they need, now.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4xGWAFO

08/12/2026

Ready to Make a Difference in Northwest Kansas? We’re growing our Economic Development team! Join Kerissa and help turn ideas into opportunities, support local businesses, and build stronger communities across Northwest Kansas.
Bring your energy. Bring your ideas. Help us grow Northwest Kansas!

08/11/2026

We’re grateful for the opportunity to attend the KEYS Conference through Network Kansas!

There is always something new to learn, but some of the most valuable moments come from connecting with colleagues from across the state. Those conversations—sharing ideas, talking through challenges, celebrating successes, and learning from one another—are a great reminder that we have a strong network of support behind the work we do.

Building relationships and learning from others helps us bring new ideas, resources, and opportunities back home as we continue supporting entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities throughout Northwest Kansas.

We’re excited to take what we’ve learned and put it to work in our region!


Christy Brown Preston