Applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program, Governor Laura Kelly announced last week.
In the second round, $1.95 million in funds will be available for programs designed to enhance the digital skills of state residents.
The DOCK program is designed to promote access to digital resources by providing awards to help with funding for digital skills development programs across Kansas. The program supports applicants by reducing the required match with a maximum individual award of $250,000.
“The DOCK program underscores my administration’s focus and dedication to providing Kansans with the necessary tools to succeed in the digital era,” Kelly said in a prepared statement. “By investing in digital skills training, we are paving the way for every Kansan to fully leverage the power of technology and unlock its potential as digital needs continue to expand.”
Those interested in applying for DOCK program funds can find more information on the Kansas Office of Broadband Development webpage.
Beyond the DOCK program, Kansas has been on the move recently. The state recently announced provisional BEAD awards for $252,629,596:
- IdeaTek Telcom LLC: $115,890,548 for 7,419 locations
- 3JL Holdings, LLC: $68,162,285 for 3,246 locations
- Giant Communications Inc.: $19,966,406 for 702 locations
- AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC: $9,043,618 for 3,668 locations
- Resound Networks: $8,082,060 for 8,247 locations
- The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc.: $7,842,928 for 295 locations
- Midco: $5,781,444 for 189 locations
- Haviland Telephone Company, Inc.: $3,452,329 for 269 locations
- Twin Valley Telephone, Inc.: $3,287,855 for 1,142 locations
- Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation: $2,592,000 for 81 locations
- Totah Communications, Inc.: $2,571,181 for 169 locations
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Starlink): $2,356,548 for 797 locations
- Twin Valley Communications, Inc.: $2,319,542 for 500 locations
- The Southern Kansas Telephone Company, Inc.: $965,860 for 132 locations
- Wave Wireless LLC: $235,109 for 73 locations
- Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Assn Inc.: $79,883 for 35 locations
Additional information about Kansas broadband, including links to state funding resources, grants awarded, BEAD news, state specific Telecompetitor coverage, and more can be found on the Telecompetitor Broadband Nation webpage for the state.
