Broadband Acceleration Grant
Forecasted
Broadband Acceleration Grant supports broadband providers’ infrastructure construction in economically distressed Kansas counties to bridge service gaps in areas unlikely to be served without public funding.
Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award; 50% match required; $16,300,000 available
Summary: Supports broadband infrastructure buildout in economically distressed Kansas counties and areas unlikely to receive service without public funding.
Key Information: Eligible expenses must be terrestrial capital costs directly related to constructing a qualified broadband project.
Description
The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) supports broadband infrastructure buildout in economically distressed Kansas counties. The program addresses broadband gaps by targeting areas unlikely to receive service without state or federal funding support. It funds physical infrastructure, including last-mile, middle-mile, and line-extension construction, with the goal of bridging the digital divide in Kansas.
Launched in 2020, BAG is supported by broadband modernization funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE). Eligible applicants include political subdivisions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other entities authorized by state law to provide broadband services.
