Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration   Description: Grants to support the expansion of broadband. Funds can be use for planning (e.g. broadband data collection and mapping), construction, subsidies for internet-connected devices, and to provide Wi-Fi or reduced-cost internet access to multi-family housing units. Bill Section: 60102 New or Existing: New Potential Cost:…

Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration   Description: Grants for broadband infrastructure deployment, affordable broadband programs, distance learning, telehealth, digital inclusion efforts, and broadband adoption activities. Bill Section: 60201 New or Existing: Existing Potential Cost:      $2,000,000,000 Timeline: Until expended. Implementation Status/Rulemaking:    The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) was established in the…

Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration   Description: A $1.44 billion formula grant program for States, Territories, Tribal governments, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations distributed via annual grant programs over five years to implement digital equity projects and support the implementation of digital equity plans. States are required to produce a State…

Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration   Description: To fund states, the District of Columbia, territories, and tribal entities in the development of digital equity plans. These plans aim to address the digital divide by ensuring that all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society,…

Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration   Description: A $1.25 billion discretionary grant program to achieve digital equity, inclusion, and adoption for governments, nonprofits, education, workforce development organizations and others. Grants can cover no more than 90 percent of the cost of any individual project (Secretary can waive this provision). Bill Section: 60305…

Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration   Description: Establishes a fund for the construction, improvement or acquisition of so-called “middle mile infrastructure” to connect local high-speed broadband networks with national or regional networks. Eligible applicants include States, political subdivisions of a State, Tribal governments, technology companies, electric utilities, utility cooperatives, public utility districts,…