From the Land of Kansas Announces Mini Grant Program

From the Land of Kansas Announces Mini Grant Program

June 23, 2026 | In the news ยท Member only

From the Land of Kansas (FLOK) is now accepting applications for their mini grant program. These grants specifically focus on providing financial support to FLOK members looking to attend business-to-business interaction tradeshows to promote Kansas-made products.

Some examples of eligible tradeshows include, but are not limited to:

Newtopia Now in Denver, Colorado

  • August 18-20, 2026
  • Newtopia now is the conscious products even where breakthrough discoveries happen. It offers an opportunity to discover innovative ideas and connect with up-and-coming businesses before they reach the mainstream. Whether you are looking for the next big trend, investment opportunities, or strategic partnerships, Newtopia Now provides direct access to brands and products that can help grow your business.

Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami, Florida

  • September 14-16, 2026
  • The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is only open to the industry, making this an exclusively business to business event. Attendees of the show are there looking for new and innovative products to source, add to their shelves, menus, and to wow their clients.

Winter Fancy Faire in San Francisco, California

  • January 17-19, 2027
  • Winter Fancy Faire brings the specialty food community together in one of the world’s great food cities: San Francisco. Elevate your trade show experience with offsite sampling, unstructured networking, and local immersion.

Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California

  • March 3-5, 2027
  • Expo West is the industry’s defining event for natural and organic professionals. For four decades, we have been the ultimate CPG and retail ecosystem experience in Anaheim, CA where breakthrough connections, visionary insights, and market-transforming discoveries revolutionize your business trajectory. Unearth your next big seller among the largest collection of emerging and pioneering brands. Every conversation, every product discovery, and every relationship forged here becomes your competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving natural & organic landscape.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and eligible applications will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis until funding runs out. Applicants are allowed to request up to $1,000 and must submit a W-9 at the time of application.

This grant is in the form of a reimbursement grant so members must incur all eligible expenses upfront and submit receipts for reimbursement. To access the application click here and submit it via email to fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov.

By Taylor Romanchek

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