North Central Regional Planning Commission

What North Central Regional Planning Commission does

North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) is a Kansas-based quasi-governmental regional planning commission headquartered in Beloit that administers federal, state, and foundation-funded programs on behalf of rural communities. The organization was established in the early 1970s and has continuously administered the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program since 1978 across a 41-county service area and a Housing Rehabilitation Program since 1979, alongside CDBG, KDOT Cost Share, USDA Rural Development, and EDA-funded initiatives. NCRPC's portfolio spans community development and infrastructure (water, streets, drainage), housing rehabilitation and demolition, business finance (down payment assistance, COVID-19 relief loans, innovation stimulus), home ownership support via affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofits (NCK Housing Opportunities, Four Rivers Housing Opportunities), a Homeland Security fiscal agent role, and ancillary IT services.

The underlying technology stack is conventional — standard office productivity, web-based content (WordPress), and project intake forms — with no proprietary platform or AI/ML components documented. NCRPC's business model is a professional services / managed services hybrid: revenue is generated through administrative fees and contracts with Kansas state agencies (Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Kansas Department of Health and Environment), pass-through administration of federal programs (DOE, USDA RD, EDA), and partnerships with foundations (notably Dane G. Hansen Foundation). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement occurs via grant applications, state RFPs, and direct community outreach. Distribution is community-led, delivered through direct field engagement, a quarterly newsletter, blog, LinkedIn/Facebook presence, and event programs such as the Rural Voices Youth Contest (since 2006) and the Lifetime Public Service Award (since 2022). The organization has 11–50 employees and an Executive Board led by Board Chair Tom Claussen; Deb Ohlde serves as Interim Executive Director following John Shea's March 2025 departure.

Name

North Central Regional Planning Commission

Legal name

North Central Regional Planning Commission

Website

https://ncrpc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NCRPC is a Kansas quasi-governmental regional planning commission headquartered in Beloit that administers federal, state, and foundation-funded programs — including weatherization, housing rehabilitation, business finance, and community development — across a 41-county service area on behalf of rural local governments, nonprofits, and special districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beloit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Contract Administration Services: NCRPC administers various programs for state agencies across Kansas, including CDBG programs, Weatherization Assistance, and Housing Rehabilitation programs. Revenue is generated through administrative fees and contracted services with state agencies.
2. Foundation Partnerships: Partnership with Dane G. Hansen Foundation to administer housing initiatives including rehabilitation and demolition programs across Kansas counties.
3. Weatherization Assistance Program: Administers the Weatherization Assistance Program for 41 Kansas counties since 1978, funded by Department of Energy and Low Income Energy Assistance Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NCRPC is a regional planning commission that provides comprehensive planning, grant writing, project administration, and contracted program administration services to local governmental units, nonprofits, and special districts across North Central and Northwestern Kansas. The organization administers federal and state programs including Weatherization Assistance (41 counties since 1978), Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition, Business Finance, Community Planning and Development, the NCRPC Housing Initiative, the Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program, the Home Ownership Program, Homeland Security Fiscal Agent services, and Information Technology services.

Product overview

The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) is a regional planning organization providing comprehensive planning and development services to rural Kansas. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio including the Weatherization Assistance Program (since 1978), Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition Program, Business Finance Program, Community Planning and Development, and various housing initiatives. Services are delivered through contracted administration of state agency programs and direct community assistance. Key programs include the NCRPC Housing Initiative partnered with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program, and Home Ownership Programs administered through affiliated nonprofits (NCK Housing Opportunities, Inc. and Four Rivers Housing Opportunities, Inc.). The organization also manages the Rural Voices Youth Contest scholarship program and Lifetime Public Service Award.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program: A partnership with Dane G. Hansen Foundation and Innovation Center providing forgivable loans to developers, builders, and homeowners for affordable housing construction
• Rural Voices Youth Contest
• NCRPC Housing Initiative
• Lifetime Public Service Award
• NCK Business Finance Program
• Weatherization Assistance Program

Products and services

• Weatherization Assistance Program Energy efficiency improvements for income-eligible households including furnace repair/replacement, insulation, air sealing, and ventilation, administered across a 41-county service area since 1978. Over 14,500 homes have received weatherization assistance since 1979.
• Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition Program CDBG-funded program providing repairs to roofs, electrical, heating, plumbing, and structural systems for low-to-moderate income households, with demolition services for dilapidated structures.
• Business Finance Program Provides financing assistance to businesses including down payment assistance loans and business development support for North Central Kansas, including the NCK Business Relief Loan Program for COVID-19 impacted businesses.
• Community Planning and Development Comprehensive planning services including grant writing, project administration, and SMART Grant assistance for infrastructure, community development, and economic vitality projects across North Central Kansas.
• NCRPC Housing Initiative Partnership with Dane G. Hansen Foundation providing moderate-income housing rehabilitation grants up to $10,000 and demolition pilot grants up to $5,000 per property across multiple Kansas counties; produced 87 rehabilitation projects and 55 demolitions in second year.
• Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program Forgivable loans program partnering with Dane G. Hansen Foundation and Innovation Center to address housing costs and appraisal gaps, supporting construction of 240 new homes with $12 million over three years across North Central and Northwest Kansas.
• Home Ownership Program Down payment and closing cost assistance to help households purchase homes, administered through NCK Housing Opportunities, Inc. and Four Rivers Housing Opportunities, Inc.; 89 homes purchased with $10.2M approximate value since 2018.
• Homeland Security Fiscal Agent Services Serves as fiscal agent for homeland security programs, managing procurement and administrative functions for regional security initiatives across North Central Kansas.
• Information Technology Services Technology services provided to support regional planning operations and member communities across North Central Kansas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,500+ homes weatherized since 1979
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2024Partnership to administer the Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program, providing forgivable loans to developers, builders, and homeowners. The program aims to construct 240 new homes with $12 million in funding over three years.
• Kansas State University - Technology Development InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Partnership through the Innovation Stimulus Program to provide engineering services to manufacturers impacted by COVID-19, funded through EDA CARES Act.
• Dane G. Hansen FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner for the NCRPC Housing Initiative, providing funding for housing rehabilitation and demolition programs across Kansas counties. The foundation contributed to year two results of 87 rehabilitation projects and 55 demolitions in six counties.
• Network KansasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for entrepreneurship programs including the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) Series and Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference.
• Kansas Housing Resources CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for weatherization, first-time home buyer programs, and other housing initiatives administered through NCRPC.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northwest Kansas Planning Commission: Kansas regional planning commission serving the northwest quadrant of the state. Directly comparable to NCRPC in mission (community development, grant administration), funding model (CDBG, weatherization), and customer base (rural Kansas counties and municipalities).
• East Central Kansas Economic Development: Regional economic development organization serving east central Kansas. Comparable mission around community planning, grant administration, and small business support for rural Kansas communities.
• Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission: Kansas regional planning commission covering the southeast portion of the state. Comparable in providing planning, grant writing, weatherization, and housing rehabilitation services to rural governmental units.
• Southwest Kansas Regional Planning Commission: Regional planning commission covering southwest Kansas counties. Operates the same weatherization, CDBG, and housing rehabilitation programs as NCRPC under similar state agency contracts, making it a structural twin.
• South Central Kansas Economic Development District: Economic development district serving south central Kansas. Comparable in administering EDA- and CDBG-funded programs for rural and mid-sized communities, with overlapping housing and business finance offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Kansas Housing Resources Corporation: State housing finance agency partnering with NCRPC on weatherization, first-time homebuyer, and affordable housing programs. Broader statewide mandate makes it an incumbent counterpart rather than direct competitor.
• Network Kansas: Statewide nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship and rural community development, partnering with NCRPC on programs like the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge and Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities. Operates at a broader geographic scale.
• Kansas Department of Commerce: State-level economic development agency that contracts with NCRPC to administer CDBG and other programs. Operates across all of Kansas at a much larger scale, providing both an upstream customer relationship and a broader-incumbent reference point.

Others

• National Association of Development Organizations (NADO): National membership association representing regional planning and development organizations including EDA-designated districts like NCRPC. Provides industry-level peer context and policy advocacy for the regional planning commission model.
• Dane G. Hansen Foundation: Major regional foundation funding the NCRPC Housing Initiative and Kansas Housing Cooperative Loan Program. Comparable as a peer funding partner shaping rural Kansas development outcomes, rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ncrpcbeloit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-central-regional-planning-commission

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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