NWK Planning&Development Commision /PCDI

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

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Phillipsburg project, which was awarded and started three years ago, has finally broken ground! Construction is underway on several houses, including our duplex in Grainfield. We’re thrilled to see this project coming to life!

07/08/2026

In May, Network Kansas and our partners helped support 12 businesses across Kansas with more than $1,000,000 in funding! Special thanks to our partners, who play such an important role in connecting entrepreneurs to flexible funding opportunities and valuable resources.

🔗 See which businesses were funded: https://networkkansas.com/may-2026-loan-report/

07/07/2026

Attention, Kansas! July 1st marks the start of the 2026-2027 KCE Enrollment Year. Our enrollment cycle will end on August 31. This is open to new communities that want to join the KCE Program or to existing communities that want to change their enrollment tier.

We are excited to welcome new communities this cycle!

https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2026/07/kansas-community-empowerment-program-accepting-new-applications/