KINGMAN, Kan. — The city of Kingman has been awarded a $3,000 state grant to help develop a tourism strategy aimed at attracting more visitors and increasing spending in the community.
The funding is part of $117,408 awarded to 18 tourism marketing projects across Kansas, Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Thursday.
Kingman's grant will support the development of a comprehensive tourism strategy and marketing plan focused on increasing visitation, visitor spending and overnight stays.
The project is designed to help the city identify opportunities to promote local attractions and encourage travelers to spend more time in the community.
The grants are administered through the Kansas Tourism Marketing Grant Program, which helps communities and organizations develop new advertising and promotional efforts.
“Tourism creates jobs, supports local businesses, and strengthens communities,” Toland said. “In 2025 alone, tourism activity generated $8.4 billion in visitor spending across the state, and investments in tourism marketing help communities build on that economic impact by attracting new visitors and showcasing everything Kansas has to offer.”
Kingman is among several south-central Kansas communities and organizations receiving funding.
Other regional recipients include the city of Marion, which received $6,666.67; the Historic Elgin Hotel in Marion County, which received $4,087.60; and the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum in McPherson County, which received $4,003.
Exploration Place and Tanganyika Wildlife Park, both in Sedgwick County, each received $10,000.
Statewide, the 18 recipients are expected to contribute nearly $244,000 in matching funds toward their approved marketing projects.
Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe said the grants are intended to help communities reach new audiences and encourage additional travel throughout the state.
“Every Kansas community has something worth discovering, and effective marketing helps connect those experiences with the people who are looking for their next adventure,” Jobe said.
Additional grant recipients include the cities of Ottawa and Leavenworth, Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City and tourism organizations in Geary, Allen and other counties.
A complete list of grant recipients and additional information about the program is available at TravelKS.com