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.
~$83.5M in Grants Are Available to Expand Broadband Access in High-Need Areas~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than 21,000 Kansas homes and businesses are set to receive high-speed internet access for …
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced two new hires for the agency. Jade Piros de Carvalho will serve as the new Director of the Office of Broadband Development, and Patrick …
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the 11 recipients of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program resulting in more than $10 million of investment in high-speed broadband access across 10 rural Kansas counties. “We’re continuing …
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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