TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce announced Thursday that 23 communities, including two in this area, will receive federal grants for a variety of community improvement projects. This includes sewer and water projects, housing rehabilitation, and community facilities improvements. These communities will share a total of over $11 million in federal grants.

Turon was awarded $600,000 to make water distribution improvements throughout the city. The city will provide matching funds through USDA Rural Development in the amount of $748,000.

McPherson will receive $220,000 to complete a street project. The city will contribute $387,500 in matching funds.

Community Development Block Grant funds are one of the commerce department’s primary tools in supporting the state’s small, predominantly rural, communities.