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Kansas families to receive increased digital access through state grant

Around 1,700 families across 86 Kansas counties will soon receive increased internet access and digital infrastructure support through the Technology for Families Grant Program, which in part will help with access to online education, telehealth services and more.

Digital infrastructure and internet access aid is expected to reach more Kansas families through money granted through the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, a part of the Technology for Families Grant Program, according to a Tuesday news release from the Kansas governor’s office.

The fund has distributed $636,066 to support connectivity for around 1,700 families across 86 Kansas counties.

“We know that digital infrastructure is a critical need for families not only during a pandemic to access online education and telehealth services, but also for the long-term economic opportunities that technology provides,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said in the release. “I appreciate members of my SPARK Taskforce and the SFC for making these needs a priority.”

The announced grant funding for digital connectivity and support for Kansas families is said to be the first round of grant selections, the release stating additional selections will occur on an ongoing basis.

For many of the households selected to receive digital funding, especially those with children in K-12, it will help with access to online education, telehealth services and more.