Governor Kelly Announces $10.7 Million to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-Fi

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. ADOPT is built around two key categories:

• Equipment Distribution: the maximum individual award is $500,000 and requires 2% match and 1% co-investment
• Public Wi-Fi: the maximum individual award is capped at $1 million and requires 5% match and 2% co-investment

The Public Wi-Fi component encourages organizations to form partnerships to deliver solutions in underserved and unserved public spaces, bringing affordable and reliable internet services to areas that lack access. The Kansas Office of Broadband Division (KOBD) encourages local governments, community organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations to continue collaborating and enhancing Kansas communities through ADOPT. To learn more about the program guidelines and entities eligible to apply, click here.