Overland Park, Kan., January 7, 2026 – The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council has launched a new micro grant program in which small business owners can apply for grants ranging between $500 and $3,000 to support business development and expansion.

The grant application window is open through March 15, 2026.

Eligible grant applicants must be an Overland Park small business with fewer than 25 full-time employees in business for at least one year and in good standing with the State of Kansas. Recipients must demonstrate financial stability and be able to match up to $3,000 in either monetary or in-kind investment.

Funding requests should be related to one of the following business activities:

• Staff development (professional development, certifications, training, etc.)
• Paid internships (funding to start internship program/pay for high school or college interns)
• Business improvements (repairs, updates, paint, awnings, signage, professional services)
• Technology upgrades (hardware, software, connectivity, point of sale systems)
• Equipment
• Commercialization
• Proof of concept
• Resources to provide services to support the world’s soccer sporting event

The grant application is available at https://bit.ly/OpGrant.