BROADBAND GRANT APPLICATION

 As anticipated, there have been numerous applications for the grant money, over 230, for a total of $2.5 billion in requests over 49 states and U.S. territories! 

From NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration):

Due to the high volume of applications, the award process will be highly competitive. As outlined in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, priority will be given to projects that:

1. Provide broadband service to the greatest number of households in an eligible service area;

2, Provide broadband service to rural areas;

3. Are most cost-effective in providing broadband service; or

4. Provide broadband service with a download speed of at least 100Mbps and an upload speed of at least 20Mbps.

Legislation recently passed by the Senate will expand upon the groundwork being laid by this program, according to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

More to come...