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Virtual Job Fair Offers Hundreds of Employment Opportunities in Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 13. 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. View All

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How Do You Calculate Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees?

Aug 31, 2020

Full-time equivalent (FTE) employees will be figured by the following formula: 40 Hour Week 0-5 hours0 Person6-15 hours1/4 Time Person16-25 hours1/2 Time Person26-35 hours3/4 Time Person36-40 hoursFull-time Employee

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How Will I Receive The Grant Funds, If Approved?

Aug 31, 2020

Funds will be transferred from the Department of Commerce electronically to your bank after execution of a grant agreement.

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When Will I Receive The Grant Funds After My Application Is Accepted And Approved?

Aug 31, 2020

At this time, there is no set timeline for distribution of grant funds. Those who are awarded funds will be notified individually of when funds will be transferred.

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Who Will Determine Whether Or Not My Business Is Approved For A Grant?

Aug 31, 2020

Final decisions on grant awards are made by the SPARK Recovery Office.

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When Will I Be Notified Of The Award Decision?

Aug 31, 2020

The Kansas Department of Commerce and its partners will review applications and make award decisions as quickly as possible while ensuring that awardees meet all state and federal requirements for funding. Notification of awards will occur as soon as possible.

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How Quickly Will My Application Be Reviewed?

Aug 31, 2020

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are submitted. We anticipate a high volume of applications submitted, and that will determine how quickly individual applications are reviewed and award decisions made.

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When Does The Grant Award Have To Be Spent?

Aug 31, 2020

Per federal CARES Act guidelines, any awarded funds must be spent by December 30, 2020. Should this change, we will communicate that information to you.

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