Economic Recovery - Flint Hills Regional Council

We could all use a little
R & R

Welcome to the Flint Hills Economic
Recovery & Resiliency Plan

A holistic and practical approach to regional recovery ...

... and how to positively adapt to handle future shocks

The Plan

The Flint Hills Regional Council was awarded grant funding through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to create a Regional Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan.

COVID-19 has severely impacted the Flint Hills Region, and the road to recovery is anticipated to be long and hard. Our approach to recovery must be both holistic and practical.

As a region, we must take strategic steps to prevent a future spike as much as able, prepare and be ready should another spike in cases occur to reduce the impact, and work to stabilize the economy at all levels.

Appendix B - Recovery and Resiliency Plan

The Region

Business Confidence Survey

In January 2021, FHRC conducted a first quarter COVID-19 business confidence survey to better understand what our businesses need to help direct our recovery and resiliency efforts. The first quarter survey was administered through Survey Monkey from January 8 - February 5, 2021 and received 127 responses from large and small companies across the Flint Hills Economic Development District.

Survey Results

Economic Recovery Resources

View the Kansas Resource Guide for COVID-19 by clicking the image.

Recovery Grant Opportunities

Childcare

Child Care Aware of Kansas, in partnership with Kansas Department for Children and Families, is awarding Sustainability Grants – Round 3! These grants aid in continuing operations of child care programs through the COVID-19 pandemic. All Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) licensed child care facilities that demonstrate substantial compliance with KDHE child care licensing are eligible to apply.

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Tourism

The Tourism Attraction Sub-grants for Kansas (TASK) program is a one-time opportunity for the enhancement of Kansas attraction assets. The TASK program is administered by the Kansas Tourism Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Funding for the TASK program is through the American Rescue Plan U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation state grants. $1.5 Million has been set aside for the TASK program. The TASK program is a 50/50 reimbursable grant.