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Broadband Infrastructure Program

Overview

Status: Projects underway

The Broadband Infrastructure Program is a $288 million program, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, to build partnerships between states, local jurisdictions, and Internet service providers. The goal of the Program is to expand Internet access to areas without service, especially to rural areas. By prioritizing infrastructure and deployment projects, it endeavors to ensure that more communities can connect to the digital world, marking a significant step towards universal Internet access. 

Award Synopsis 

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded more than $287 million to 14 recipients as part of the Broadband Infrastructure Program 

Click here to learn more about Broadband Infrastructure Program Funding Recipients.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible for a grant under the Broadband Infrastructure Program, the covered partnership must have submitted an application that describes the following:  

  • Covered Partnership 
  • Covered Broadband Project 
  • Proposed Service Area 
  • Other Federal & State Support 

Notes: 

  • Each Covered Partnership was permitted to submit only one application for this grant program.  
  • A Covered Partnership may have included more than one provider of fixed broadband services in its application. 
  • A provider of fixed broadband services may have applied to participate in more than one Covered Partnership. 

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued this NOFO to invite covered partnerships to submit applications for the Broadband Infrastructure Program, provide information on the amount of funding available for award, discuss how it will allocate funds to qualifying applicants, give instructions on the application process, and describe the evaluation criteria for application review and the factors for award selection.  

You can find full details about this program in the Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO. 

Access the Notice of Funding Opportunity

Contacts

Grantee Support: Grant recipients may contact the grant program team via [email protected]. Grants.gov provides 24/7 support via the toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at [email protected]. For questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number listed in the application package of the grant you are applying for.