A multi-faceted effort to improve broadband infrastructure, middle mile connectivity, and Internet Exchange Point capabilities within the State of Kansas through Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act adopted by Congress in 2021. On December 21, 2022 the State Finance Council approved a total of $374 million in discretionary American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 relief dollars allocated to 14 programs for broadband infrastructure and adoption, the modernization of government services, economic development, and health and education recommended by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee.