Three southeast Kansas groups receive state funding for tourism.

 

Two Bourbon County groups and one in Cherokee County have received Attraction Development grants from the State of Kansas to aid in enhancing tourism in the area.

 

T.E. Freeman Studios in Fort Scott received a $25,000 grant. The company specializes in creating custom-made sculptures. Another Fort Scott attraction that serves students and educators through history projects, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes received $6,300.

 

Cherokee County also received a $25,000 grant.

 

The purpose of the grant program is to develop new  existing tourism attractions in the state that will create economic impact through job creation, capital investment, revenue, and increased visitation. The overall goal is to bring new visitors to Kansas.