Investments in Major Projects and Comprehensive Training

The IMPACT program is designed to respond to the training and capital requirements of major business expansions and locations in the state. Under certain circumstances, IMPACT may also be used for job retention projects. IMPACT has two major components: SKILL (State of Kansas Investments in Lifelong Learning) and MPI (Major Project Investment). SKILL funds may be used to pay for expenses related to training a new, and under certain instances, an existing workforce. MPI funds may be used for other expenses related to the project, such as the purchase or relocation of equipment, labor recruitment, or building costs.

IMPACT costs are financed through tax exempt, public purpose bonds issued by the Kansas Development Finance Authority. These bonds are retired through the revenue received from statewide employer withholding taxes.

Company Eligibility
New and expanding basic enterprises (individual firms or consortiums of businesses) that are creating new jobs. IMPACT is typically reserved for projects involving at least 100 new jobs at a higher-than-average wage. The IMPACT program may also be used for job retention projects that have compelling economic benefit for Kansas. Minimum requirements to qualify: 250 jobs in metropolitan counties, 100 in all other counties.

Eligible Costs
Instructor’s salaries; travel, meals, and lodging; textbooks; supplies and materials; minor equipment; certain utility costs; temporary training facilities; and curriculum planning and development. Also, up to 50 percent of funds may be used to lease or purchase training equipment for local educational institutions. Ten percent of the total workforce training funds committed to each project is set-aside in the workforce solutions trust fund to help workforce training institutions throughout the state respond more effectively to business needs. The MPI component allows a portion of total funds to be used for relocation expenses, labor recruitment, building purchases, equipment, etc.

How to Apply
The company and a Kansas public educational institution jointly submit a proposal. Staff negotiates a funding amount based on the level of training required, the efficiency of the project, and the quality of the jobs. Company must receive approval from the Secretary of Commerce to make application.

Related Documents:

IMPACT Program Guidelines

For details, please contact:
Nadira Hazim-Patrick, Manager, Performance Training Services
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Phone: (785) 296-8158
Fax: (785) 296-1404
TTY: (785) 296-3487
E-mail: npatrick@kansascommerce.com