Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10 Million Available

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland (D-KS) announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program are designed to offset the capital expenses needed to deploy in unserved areas. In its fourth year through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), the Broadband Acceleration Grant program aims to provide high-quality, reliable broadband access throughout the state, prioritizing unserved areas, economically distressed communities, and areas of compelling need. During the first three years of this program, high-speed internet has been delivered to 8,000 homes and businesses in 25 counties. The cumulative $15 million generated another $17.5 million in matching funds. Key highlights for the fourth round of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program include:

• Maximum grant funding request of $1 million
• Qualifying program speed of 100/20 Megabits Per Second 
• Requirement of 50% matching funds for the project, including the possibility of an in-kind match of up to 50% of the required match
• Co-investment required by sources other than the applicant