Kansas’ Investment in Rural Prosperity Written By: Kansas Department of Commerce Published Date: 12-24-2025 The heart of Kansas beats strongest in its charming small towns. Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce, David Toland, made a splendid announcement on December 24th. The Office of Rural Prosperity granted $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) fundsGrants Awarded to Support 15 Rural Economic Initiatives, Including Downtown Plainville