2031DS067

Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Kansas Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.

Activities to be performed: The proposed project activities include: create a Digital Navigator Expansion Grant Program designed to identify and assess digital navigation programs and navigators committing to beginning or expanding their digital navigation offerings;

build a strong network of device distribution programs that serve the entire state;

create a pool of funds comprised of both public and private sources to fund a long-term affordability program for Kansas;

collaborate with partners to create an online Digital Equity Map and Dashboard that will help the agency, organizations, and the public to understand progress in closing the digital literacy skills gap.

Expected outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: increased access and visibility to broadband technology;

enhanced digital literacy skills among Kansas covered populations;

enabling individuals with disabilities to access educational resources, employment opportunities, improved healthcare access, and social networks thereby enhancing their autonomy and overall quality of life;

improved digital literacy among the aging and veteran populations to facilitate greater access to online healthcare services, telemedicine consultations, and health information resources.

Intended beneficiaries: Residents of the state of Kansas and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.

Subrecipient activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities.

Kansas Department Of Commerce

TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLANS DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO THE STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM. THE STATE DIGITAL EQUITY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM NOFO ALSO ESTABLISHES A COMPETITIVE PROGRAM TO MAKE BOTH STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND STATE DIGITAL EQUITY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AVAILABLE TO NATIVE ENTITIES TO CARRY OUT DIGITAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE DIGITAL EQUITY ACT.

11.032 - State Digital Equity Planning Grants

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [DOC]

Topeka, Kansas 66612-1354 United States

Single Zip Code

State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (2024) (NTIA-SDECGP-2024)

Termination This project grant was reported as terminated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in July 2025. See All