The objective of the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) 2.0 program administered through the KOBD is to provide access to free high-quality, reliable public Wi-Fi based broadband in Kansas. Public Wi-Fi applications will be accepted with priority given to applications that address unserved and economically distressed areas which have a compelling need for free  Wi-Fi based broadband services that bridge critical access gaps to support quality of life considerations. Applicants are expected to engage community leaders and stakeholders in the development of projects that will benefit Kansas citizens and communities.   

Please visit the ADOPT Program website for all required application documents and the program guidelines.

Key information for the program is as follows: 

• Total program funding available:  Up to $10.7M in grant awards will be available across both sub-programs for applications best meeting the program guidelines
• Solicitation date:  December 11, 2024
• Application window: Eight (8) weeks
• Targeted award date:  June 16, 2025
• Project period: December 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026
• Maximum individual award: $1,000,000 
• Minimum applicant match:  5% of the total project cost 
• Minimum co-investment amount: 2% of total project cost 
• Funding source: Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF), established by Section 604 of the Social Security Act, as added by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
• KOBD reserves the right to distribute funds geographically to ensure Kansans can equally benefit from the program
• Governing Compliance Reference:  Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) applies to this program, including the Cost Principles and Single Audit Act requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR 200.471 and 2 CFR 200.216 identify specific telecommunications and video surveillance costs that are unallowable. 
• U.S. Treasury Guidance: Guidance For the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund for States, Territories & Freely Associated States 2021 and Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund Compliance and Reporting Guidance for States, Territories, and Freely Associated States, August 2024
• Investments in Capital Projects must be carried out in ways that comply with applicable federal laws, including Public Law 115-232, Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2019. It contains prohibitions on the use of grant funds to procure or obtain certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment provided or produced by designated entities, including certain entities owned or controlled by the People’s Republic of China. The grantee will be required to certify that it shall not provide or procure to the State of Kansas or any agency thereof any covered telecommunications equipment either in whole or in part of any product or during the commission of any service
• “Public Wi-Fi” is defined as Wi-Fi solutions that are capable of delivering qualifying broadband speeds serving a specific geographic area with user end points connecting directly to the public Wi-Fi infrastructure 

See “Common Program Attributes” for program requirements applicable to both the Public Wi-Fi and Equipment Distribution sub-programs.