With so much vital information and communication moving online, communities and businesses unable to access high-quality internet connections aren’t just at a disadvantage, they are effectively disqualified from a major portion of the economy. With this in mind, providing broadband access to all communities across our state is a top priority for the Department of Commerce.
The Broadband Acceleration Grant program is Kansas’ first state-funded competitive broadband grant opportunity to fund projects that facilitate access to high-quality internet service to Kansas homes, businesses and communities.
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s mission is to help all Kansans bridge the digital divide through home broadband access, public broadband access, personal devices, and local technology training and support programs.
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications will open on Oct. 21 for the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Internet for All initiative. With the launch of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) …
Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working …
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on Feb. 3, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Capacity Grant program. …
FCC Affordable Connectivity Program (household program)
FCC Rural Healthcare Funding (healthcare, skilled nursing, healthcare education institutions)
FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund (Schools and Libraries)
FCC E-rate (Schools and Libraries)
NTIA Comprehensive Guide to Federal Broadband Funding
NTIA Connecting Minority Communities Pilot
NTIA Tribal Broadband Program
USDA ReConnect Loan and Grant Program *opens Nov 24
USDA Community Connect Grants
USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
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