Under the program, Kansas authorizes nonprofits to offer tax credits to donors whose contributions go toward approved projects. The museum says the campaign will help launch needed expansion work by providing architectural drawings and a construction bid packet.
The Smoky Hill Museum notes that visits have doubled over the past 20 years and that its collection of historic artifacts has grown significantly over the past 40 years, making preservation, education, and exhibits increasingly challenging. The “Design” campaign is described as a phase in broader expansion plans intended to support future programs and help the museum continue preserving and presenting Salina’s history.
Tax credits have been issued in Kansas through the CSP since 1994. For additional program information and a full list of 2026 awardees, the Kansas Department of Commerce points readers to its CSP webpage.