"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. "The DOCK program underscores my administration's focus and dedication to providing Kansans with the necessary tools to succeed in the digital era," Kelly said in a prepared statement. "By investing in digital skills training, we are paving the way for every Kansan to fully leverage the power of technology and unlock its potential as digital needs continue to expand.""
"Beyond the DOCK program, Kansas has been on the move recently. The state recently announced provisional BEAD awards for $252,629,596: IdeaTek Telcom LLC: $115,890,548 for 7,419 locations 3JL Holdings, LLC: $68,162,285 for 3,246 locations Giant Communications Inc.: $19,966,406 for 702 locations AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC: $9,043,618 for 3,668 locations Resound Networks: $8,082,060 for 8,247 locations The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc.: $7,842,928 for 295 locations Midco: $5,781,444 for 189 locations Haviland Telephone Company, Inc.: $3,452,329 for 269 locations Twin Valley Telephone, Inc.: $3,287,855 for 1,142 locations Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation: $2,592,000 for 81 locations Totah Communications, Inc.: $2,571,181 for 169 locations Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Starlink): $2,356,548 for 797 locations Twin Valley Communications, Inc.: $2,319,542 for 500 locations"
Applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. The second round allocates $1.95 million for programs to enhance the digital skills of Kansas residents. The program provides awards to support digital skills development statewide and reduces the required match for applicants, with a maximum individual award of $250,000. Additional information and application details are available through the Kansas Office of Broadband Development webpage. Separately, the state announced provisional BEAD awards totaling $252,629,596 distributed among multiple providers, including major allocations to IdeaTek Telcom LLC and 3JL Holdings, LLC.
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