Broadband Funding

Agency: Denali Commission

 

Description:

Program to assist rural Alaskan communities in planning and build-out of modern broadband capabilities.

Bill Section:

Division J

New or Existing:

Existing

Potential Cost:     

$250,000

Timeline:

FY22

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

On May 9, 2022, the Denali Commission published a draft FY 2022-2026 IIJA Work Plan to the Federal Register: Source

On July 19, 2022, the Secretary of Commerce approved a final FY 2022-2026 IIJA Work Plan: Source

On April 11, 2022, the Denali Commission announced the availability of a total of $32.7 million – part of which is from IIJA – for FY2022 program grants. Applications are due May 13, 2022: Source

On September 7, 2022, the Denali Commission announced FY2022 grantees. The full list is available here.

TCS Notes:

The IIJA appropriated a total of $75 million to the Denali Commission. $3.75 million (5%) will cover administrative costs, including the Inspector General.