Meade KS Organization Recipient of Housing Construction/Rehab Grant

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $10 million has been awarded to nine recipients for the construction or renovation of housing for persons with disabilities and the elderly. Funding was made available through the ARPA Building Opportunities for the Disabled and Elderly (ABODE) program launched by Commerce earlier this year.

“Safe and accessible residential communities for elderly and disabled Kansans are necessary for living independently,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These awards will increase housing options that meet the needs of these communities.”

The funds were designated by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee and approved by the State Finance Council to address housing issues faced by these high-need populations.

ABODE applications included health and safety renovations to existing buildings or the construction of new multi-housing units that accommodate individuals who are elderly and/or disabled. Project design, engineering costs, and architectural designs were also permitted as eligible expenditures. Awardees will have two years to complete their projects and utilize all awarded funds.

The $9.8 million in ABODE grants awardees include:

Cottonwood Falls Housing Authority, Cottonwood Falls, $1,000,000
Derby Senior Living, Derby, $1,500,000
Maple Gardens Village, Wichita, $1,190,000
Menninger Clock Tower Apartments, Topeka, $637,500
John’s Place Apartments, Victoria, $850,000
Sunflower Flats, Manhattan, $1,500,000
Villas at Pinnacle Pointe, Ottawa, $1,080,000
Wiswell Farms Senior Villas, Spring Hill, $1,468,800
WK Housing, Meade, $548,250