Kansas State University’s Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship and Advanced Manufacturing Institute have partnered with KS State Bank and the Kansas Department of Commerce to offer $90,000 in grant funding to innovators and entrepreneurs in Kansas. The funds are intended to help launch and grow new businesses.

The program is part of the state Department of Commerce’s JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneurs program. Award amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will range from $5,000 to $15,000.

Applications are currently open. Those interested may apply to the program through an online submission form at k-state.edu/jumpstartKS. Grant awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, pending approval, until all funding has been allocated.

The program is open to all Kansas-based individuals or companies. Award funding may be used to cover such expenses as business planning, engineering support, prototyping, market assessments, development of marketing and sales materials, and other activities that add value to the business.

JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneurs has eight partners statewide, including Kansas State University, Wichita State University, University of Kansas, Pittsburg State University, Fort Hays State University, Emporia State University, Washburn University and Network Kansas.