The KAN-ED network, administered by KAN-ED in the Kansas Board of Regents, was created to connect communications service providers throughout the state to a high-speed telecommunications network and to provide basic network connectivity for all K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, libraries and hospitals.

KAN-ED also provides funding to constituents to enhance access to telecommunications services and to develop networks that seek to develop multidisciplinary approaches to the development of innovative new medial and digital content and services. One source of funding is the KAN-ED subsidy program. Each member of KAN-ED is provided an annual subsidy to enhance telecommunications infrastructure. Every community hospital in Kansas is eligible to receive a subsidy, but the hospital must be a member of the KAN-ED network. Visit KAN-ED to learn about membership.

KAN-ED also provides grants for members to acquire equipment and technology, and invites proposals for the acquisition and/or development of exemplary content for end-user communities served by KAN-ED. Visit KAN-ED to learn more about these grants and funding opportunities.