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25 | Page December 1 3 I ssueKansas Commerce Announces $10.7M to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-FiApplications will open Thursday, December12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices.ADOPT is built around two key categories:%u2022 Equipment Distribution: the maximum individual award is $500,000 and requires 2% match and 1% co-investment%u2022 Public Wi-Fi: the maximum individual award is capped at $1 million and requires 5% match and 2% co-investmentThe Kansas Office of Broadband Division (KOBD) continues to partner with entities that can procure, distribute, manage, and maintain devices for the Equipment Distribution component of the program. The devices will be provided to individuals who cannot connect to the internet. The program