The State of Kansas will soon launch of the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program 3.0.
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development announced Thursday that the application window will open for submissions Tuesday, June 27th.
The Broadband Acceleration Grant program is backed by a $5 million investment from the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) and aims to provide high-quality, reliable broadband access throughout the state. Priority will be given to unserved areas, economically distressed communities and areas of compelling need.
Kansas aims to improve the lives of its citizens and foster economic growth across all communities through investment in broadband infrastructure.
Key highlights of the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program include:
- Maximum grant funding request of $1 million
- Qualifying program speed of 100/20 Megabits Per Second (Mbps)
- Requirement of 50% matching funds for the project, including the possibility of an in-kind match of up to 50% of the required match
Applicants must be authorized to provide broadband services in the proposed area. Eligible applicants include:
- Political subdivisions or entities of political subdivisions
- Tribal governments
- Corporations
- Limited liability companies
- Co-operatives
- Electric utilities
- Partnerships or other business entities
- Non-profit organizations
- Those authorized to provide broadband services in the proposed service area
The application closes on August 8th.
The Office of Broadband Development will be hosting a webinar from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 26th. For more information about the program, register for the webinar, or to apply for the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program, click here.
