The Kansas Office of Broadband Development announces $16.3 million in new grant funding is now available to assist in building networks in rural parts of the state.

 

The funding comes from the Broadband Acceleration Grant or BAG program through the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program. The BAG program aims to provide high-quality, reliable broadband access throughout the state, prioritizing unserved areas, economically distressed communities and areas of compelling need.

 

Since the program was launched in 2020, Kansas has invested $31.3 million in broadband grants to communities and businesses across the state. Over the last five years, high-speed internet has been delivered to more than 12,000 homes and businesses in 37 counties. The effort also relies on contributions from local communities through an additional $38 million in matching funds.

 

The state will accept applications for the grant from April 27 through June 12.