Available to small businesses (as per SBA standards) in rural areas (covering most of South-East Kansas).
Projects in "distressed areas" (including for Chanute, Iola, Fort Scott, Parsons, Coffeyville & parts of Independence, see map here) get bonus points in the scoring process, significantly increasing the chance of approval.
Check the USDA website for more details on eligibility and how the application process works (we will do most of the paperwork for you).
The Federal government is supporting solar with a variety of tax credits:
Applicable to most solar installations across the US. See the IRS website for more details.
Available for projects in former coal mining regions and other areas with fossil fuel extraction. Covers parts of Eastern Kansas, including most of Bourbon, Linn & Crawford counties and parts of Allen, Neosho, Cherokee & Labette counties.
Check availability by address on the DoE map here.
Available for projects where at least 45% of the equipment is manufactured in the US. See here for more details.
The Kansas state government has included solar in its HPIP program:
Available to manufacturers paying higher-than-average wages. Provides sales tax exemption and 10% state tax credits. See the Kansas Commerce website for more details.