"Kansas has made available $23 million to improve broadband infrastructure through the Kansas Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. Providers will be able to offset capital expenses they need to deploy service in unserved areas of Kansas with state grants of up to $2 million. Applications will be accepted from today, October 3, through the end of the month. The BAG program is in its fifth year."
"The BAG program is designed to help provide reliable broadband access throughout Kansas, particularly in underserved areas. "Ensuring that every Kansan has access to high-speed internet is not just about connectivity - it's about economic mobility and community growth," Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said in a prepared statement. "These grants provide long-term, sustainable benefits by fostering innovation, attracting businesses, and supporting and retaining the workforce across the state.""
"In the second round, $1.95 million in funds will be available for programs designed to enhance the digital skills of state residents. The DOCK program is designed to promote access to digital resources by providing awards to help with funding for digital skills development programs across Kansas. The program supports applicants by reducing the required match with a maximum individual award of $250,000."
Kansas has allocated $23 million for broadband improvements through the Kansas Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. Providers can receive state grants up to $2 million to offset capital expenses for deploying service in unserved areas. Applications are accepted from October 3 through October 31. The BAG program, established through the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), is in its fifth year and targets reliable broadband access in underserved areas. The grants aim to foster innovation, attract businesses, and support workforce retention, advancing economic mobility and community growth. Additional statewide programs include DOCK ($1.95 million, max $250,000 awards) and ADOPT ($10.4 million).
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