BTOP/BIP Update – Nearly 2,200 Applications Received

NTIA and RUS announced that the two broadband stimulus programs have received nearly 2,200 applications.  Over 1,500 of these applications are for broadband infrascture grants and loans.  For more information, visit NTIA’s website.  A related news story posted Continue reading “BTOP/BIP Update – Nearly 2,200 Applications Received”

USDA Releases Report on Broadband in Rural America

The Department of Agriculture recently released a report entitled “Broadband Internet’s Value for Rural America”.  According to the USDA, the report “analyzes (1) rural broadband use by consumers, the community-at-large, and businesses; (2) rural broadband availability; and (3) broadband’s social Continue reading “USDA Releases Report on Broadband in Rural America”

BTOP Status Report Released by NTIA

On November 17th, NTIA released a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Quarterly Program Status Report.  This report was required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  It can be found here.Continue reading “BTOP Status Report Released by NTIA”

Application Deadling for BIP-BTOP Funding is Extended to August 20th

Further information can be found here.Continue reading “Application Deadling for BIP-BTOP Funding is Extended to August 20th”

Broadband Stimulus Applications Available

RUS and NTIA have released the applications for the broadband stimulus grants and loan.  Please visit BroadbandUSA to download them.  The deadline for submissions is 5 PM ET on August 14th.  According to RUS and NTIA, an electronic application Continue reading “Broadband Stimulus Applications Available”

Broadband Stimulus Grant Applications

Below are links to a copy of the NTIA’s BTOP and RUS’ BIP application.  Also below is the application for NTIA’s Sustainable Adoption Application and instructions for the BTOP Application.  Interactive versions of the applications should appear on the www.broadbandusa.govContinue reading “Broadband Stimulus Grant Applications”

NTIA and RUS Release Broadband NOFA

On July 1, NTIA and RUS released a Notice of Funds Availability for the first round of broadband stimulus funding.  Each agency released a Fact Sheet to accompany the NOFA, which are available below.

NTIA BTOP Fact Sheet

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