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Broadband Acceleration Grant Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Broadband Acceleration Grant Program is critical in Kansas\u2019 plan to address broadband gaps statewide. Funds will be targeted to areas that are unlikely to receive broadband service without state or federal funding support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Review previous grant program details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Broadband Acceleration Grant – 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Broadband Acceleration Grant – 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThese grants will continue my administration\u2019s push to improve connectivity throughout our state,\u201d Governor Kelly said. \u201cKansans need high-speed internet to access healthcare, education, commerce and so much more. This funding is critical in our bold push to adequately connect and equip every part of Kansas for prosperity and growth, and to ensure that our state can compete economically.\u201d  <\/p>\nGovernor Laura Kelly<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Broadband Acceleration Grant Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Watch our Webinar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Program Guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Read the Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Launched in 2020, the program is poised to invest $85 million over 10 years toward bridging the digital divide in Kansas, thanks to broadband modernization funding provided through the Kansas Department of Transportation\u2019s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE). The program was created as a direct result of broadband modernization funding provided through swift, bipartisan action of the 2020 legislative session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competitive grant opportunity will invest an additional $5 million in grant awards for FY2022 with an additional $5 million in matching investment from awardees, equating to a $10 million total investment in broadband infrastructure projects across Kansas.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant awards of up to $1 million dollars with a required 50% match will be invested in the construction of high-quality, reliable broadband infrastructure throughout Kansas with priority given to applications that address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n