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Under ARRA $4.7 billion dollars is available from the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and $2.5 billion from the Rural Utility Service (RUS). This website is your link to news and information about how to apply for these funds. You may confidentially submit a preliminary application, review rules and regulations and seek help for your proposed project. Good luck! Working together we can create jobs and provide enhanced broadband services for California.
How to apply
A full set of application directions can be found at Broadband USA. Once you have your application filled out, please send us a copy so we know you are applying. Send a copy of your application here. The deadline is August 14, 2009.
Background
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides for $4.7 billion in grants under Title VI, the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). These funds are to improve access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas.
BTOP is intended to increase deployment of broadband infrastructure, to deploy broadband for public safety agencies, and to stimulate demand for broadband. Another goal of BTOP is to increase access to broadband in vulnerable communities. The purpose of the ARRA is to promote jobs and to stimulate the economy.
These goals should be kept in mind when considering applying for ARRA grants. The requirements for grant money have been established by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and can be found at the link above.
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Questions?
Please contact: broadbandaps@state.ca.govLatest News
Related Documents
- California PUC Summary of Federal Broadband Stimulus Fund Application Guidelines (pdf)
- California Response to NTIA on Broadband Stimulus Grants (pdf)
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