Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says the latest round of broadband grants, which are geared toward digital skills education, will help every Kansan “leverage the power of technology.” (Ariana Figueroa/States Newsroom)
TOPEKA — A state program is offering nearly $2 million to bridge the digital divide for those without adequate technology and broadband access.
The Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans, or DOCK, program, aims to augment other efforts to expand affordable broadband access with digital skills education. Sept. 12 marked the start of the second round of funding awards, Gov. Laura Kelly’s office said in a news release.
Kelly said the investments allow “every Kansan to fully leverage the power of technology and unlock its potential as digital needs continue to expand.”
The first iteration of funding awarded a total $2.8 million to 15 projects across the state. The program was initially funded with nearly $5 million in pandemic recovery funds, and it is scheduled to continue into 2026.