Overview
President Biden wants to connect everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $65 billion in funding to help achieve that goal. These funds add to and support existing programs that expand Internet access and use.
Four agencies are leading this historic effort: the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Programs support high-speed Internet planning, infrastructure, and adoption. We define these terms as follows:
- Planning: Data collection, mapping, and feasibility studies to help develop Internet expansion projects.
- Infrastructure: Infrastructure for high-speed Internet deployment.
- Adoption: Activities that ensure users can access and meaningfully use high-speed Internet. Includes subsidies, equipment, public access, digital literacy, skills training, workforce development, telehealth, and remote learning.
The goal of these programs is to achieve digital equity through improved access and intentional, inclusive planning that leads to effective, impactful outcomes. Because everyone in America should have access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet.
If you need help with project planning or technical support, visit BroadbandUSA. To view these and additional broadband Federal Funding opportunities, visit BroadbandUSA's Federal Funding site.
| Program | Description | STATUS | Agency | What it funds |
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| Affordable Connectivity Program | This program helps those in need pay for high-speed Internet service and technology. |
Open
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FCC |
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| Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program | The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program provides $42.45 Billion to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs across the country. |
Planning Application Submitted
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NTIA |
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| Broadband Infrastructure Program | The Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) provides $288 million for states and Internet providers to support highspeed Internet infrastructure projects. The goal of the program is to expand Internet access to areas without service, especially to rural areas. |
Not Accepting Applications
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NTIA |
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| Capital Projects Fund | This program helps state governments fund capital projects and infrastructure. It works to expand high-speed Internet to deliver vital services. |
Open
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Department of Treasury |
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| Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program | The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) provides $268 million to help colleges and institutions that serve minority and Tribal communities. It also provides funding to hire and train information technology personnel. |
Not Accepting Applications
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NTIA |
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| Digital Equity Act Programs | The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy. |
NTIA |
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| Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program | The Middle Mile Grant Program was created to expand middle mile infrastructure and reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas to the Internet backbone. It will also increase the resilience of existing Internet infrastructure by strengthening existing routes along expansionary paths. This program specifically directs up to $980 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of Middle Mile infrastructure projects. |
Not Accepting Applications
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NTIA |
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| ReConnect Loan and Grant Program | This program helps expand high-speed Internet access in rural areas. Funds support construction, facilities, and equipment. |
Open
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USDA |
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| State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program | A $60M formula grant program for states, territories and tribal governments to develop digital equity plans. |
Planning Application Submitted
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NTIA | |
| Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program | The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a $1 billion program for Tribal governments to bring high-speed Internet to Tribal lands. It also supports telehealth, distance learning, affordability, and digital inclusion initiatives. |
Not Accepting Applications
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NTIA |
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