Broadband Acceleration Grant Program
Forecasted
Broadband Acceleration Grant Program supports broadband providers with construction and network infrastructure funding to bring service to unserved Kansas areas and advance access for all Kansans.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Maximum grant request of $1 million; $85 million program investment over 10 years
Summary: Supports broadband construction and network infrastructure to bring service to unserved Kansas areas unlikely to receive service without public funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be authorized broadband providers with at least three years of operations in Kansas.
Description
The Broadband Acceleration Grant Program is funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation and managed by the Kansas Office of Broadband Development. Designed as a 10-year investment to bridge the digital divide, it offsets capital expenses for broadband deployment in unserved Kansas areas that are unlikely to receive service without state or federal funding support. Its goal is broadband access for all Kansans, alongside practices that increase deployment and encourage adoption.
The program supports the construction and infrastructure needed to establish broadband service, including facilities, network equipment, construction-related engineering, installation, testing, and end-user services. It is intended for established broadband providers authorized to serve their proposed project areas, with matching funds and co-investment from sources other than the applicant.
