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Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $15M Available to Connect Kansans to Digital Devices and Public Wi-Fi Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. A total of $14.7 million in grant awards will be available to organizations addressing the challenges of broadband accessibility, affordability, and device availability. Governor Kelly Announces $28.5M for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $28.5 million in grants were awarded to 12 entities through the Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program. The LINC program provides strategic funding for crucial aspects of broadband connectivity to reduce the cost of internet service, increase availability, and improve performance. Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The awards will be paired with an additional $6.6 million in matching funds, resulting in an investment of nearly $12 million for high-speed broadband access projects across 10 rural Kansas counties. Commerce Program Opens Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Kansans KANSASWORKS, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, is taking significant strides to empower justice-involved individuals across the state through the Re-entry Specialized Employment Counseling & Training (ReSpECT)WORKS program. This program provides intensive case management and career navigation for eligible individuals released from the prison system in Kansas. View All

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Building Strong Communities

Fostering the development of vibrant communities in Kansas

Communities are the heart of Kansas. So, when it comes to growing the economy, community development is central to our approach.

One of the first priorities companies consider when deciding where to locate is whether their employees will be able to live happily and comfortably. When it comes to Kansas, we know they can and will.

Let’s talk about Kansas!

Strong communities are critical to maintaining a strong economy in Kansas. The Department of Commerce offers a variety of resources and tools to help Kansas communities grow and prosper.

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Downtown says a lot about your town. The Department of Commerce partners with communities to enhance the vibrancy and vitality of downtown and commercial corridors across Kansas.

Downtown Development

When it comes to assisting our communities with building projects and infrastructure renovations, we know that these kinds of investments can be invaluable to future growth.

Infrastructure Assistance

We believe in the power of place. At the Kansas Department of Commerce, we partner with communities to develop destinations that keep our communities strong and vibrant.

Destination Development

The same values that drive neighbors to help one another in rural Kansas are what drive us to continue our commitment to providing programs and services that grow and strengthen our state’s rural communities.

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Kansas cities and towns are dynamic because of the efforts of the locals who live, work and play there.

Kansas communities are some of the best in the world. They can’t be beat when it comes to safety, quality of life and the amazing people who call them home. At the Kansas Department of Commerce, our mission is to serve these communities and the people in them as thoughtfully and effectively as possible.

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