NTIA and RUS Funded ProjectsThe purpose of this portal/project is to help disseminate information about the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) funded projects as well as NTIA’s State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program awarded grants.
Click on a state to view information about announced funded projects in that state. Where possible, links to the federal announcement and project summaries have been provided. Information will be updated as official announcements are made.
Questions, comments, suggestions and/or corrections should be directed to: ecorridors.vt.edu
Click on a state to view information about announced funded projects in that state. Where possible, links to the federal announcement and project summaries have been provided. Information will be updated as official announcements are made.
Questions, comments, suggestions and/or corrections should be directed to: ecorridors.vt.edu
Alabama Mapping and Planning:November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $463,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Alabama, bringing the total grant award to almost $1.9 million. ADECA the designated entity for the state of Alabama.
Alabama Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
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NTIA has awarded the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $463,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Alabama, bringing the total grant award to almost $1.9 million. ADECA the designated entity for the state of Alabama.
Alabama Broadband Data and Development Grant Program (PDF 98.1 KB)
Alaska Mapping and Planning:November 30, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Denali Commission approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Alaska, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The Denali Commission, an independent federal agency, is the designated entity for the state of Alaska. State of Alaska Broadband Mapping Program
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NTIA has awarded the Denali Commission approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Alaska, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The Denali Commission, an independent federal agency, is the designated entity for the state of Alaska.
State of Alaska Broadband Mapping Program (PDF 13.4 KB)
American SamoaMapping and Planning: NTIA has awarded the American Samoa Office of the Governor approximately $558,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in American Samoa, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.1 million. The Office of the Governor is the designated entity for the territory of American Samoa.
ArizonaMapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Arizona Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) approximately$1.8 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Arizona, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.3 million. GITA is the designated entity for the state of Arizona.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Public Computer Center Projects:
Arizona Public Computer Centers
$1.3 million - (PDF 259 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Arizona Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) approximately$1.8 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Arizona, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.3 million. GITA is the designated entity for the state of Arizona.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Public Computer Center Projects:Arizona Public Computer Centers
$1.3 million - (PDF 259 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
ArkansasMapping and Planning: October 26, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connect Arkansas approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period for the state of Arkansas, bringing the total grant award to nearly $2.1 million. Connect Arkansas, the designated entity for the state of Arkansas, is a private nonprofit organization based in that state. State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Executive Summary for Connect Arkansas
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NTIA has awarded Connect Arkansas approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period for the state of Arkansas, bringing the total grant award to nearly $2.1 million. Connect Arkansas, the designated entity for the state of Arkansas, is a private nonprofit organization based in that state.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant ProgramExecutive Summary for Connect Arkansas
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CaliforniaMapping and Planning: October 5, 2009
NTIA has awarded the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approximately $1.8 million. The CPUC is also awarded $500,000 for the cost of broadband planning activities in California over four years, bringing its grant award total to approximately $2.3 million. State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Executive Summary of the California Public Utilities Commission
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BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Expanding Broadband Access Across California
$3.3 million - (PDF 239 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Los Angeles’ Computer Access Network
$7.5 million - (PDF 278 KB)
Transforming Neighborhood Network Centers for Job Creation and Broadband Access
$1.2 million - (PDF 217 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
California Emerging Technology Fund
$7,251,295 - (PDF 301 KB)
CFY/LAUSD Family Broadband Engagement Program
$7.7 million - (PDF 217 KB)
NTIA has awarded the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approximately $1.8 million. The CPUC is also awarded $500,000 for the cost of broadband planning activities in California over four years, bringing its grant award total to approximately $2.3 million.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant ProgramExecutive Summary of the California Public Utilities Commission
(PDF 22.6 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Expanding Broadband Access Across California
$3.3 million - (PDF 239 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Los Angeles’ Computer Access Network
$7.5 million - (PDF 278 KB)
Transforming Neighborhood Network Centers for Job Creation and Broadband Access
$1.2 million - (PDF 217 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:California Emerging Technology Fund
$7,251,295 - (PDF 301 KB)
CFY/LAUSD Family Broadband Engagement Program
$7.7 million - (PDF 217 KB)
Colorado Mapping and Planning:November 30, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Colorado, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. OIT is the designated entity for the state of Colorado.
Mapping the Road to Sustainable Economic Growth:
Colorado’s Broadband Data and Development Program
(PDF 58.9 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Colorado, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. OIT is the designated entity for the state of Colorado.
Mapping the Road to Sustainable Economic Growth:
Colorado’s Broadband Data and Development Program
(PDF 58.9 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Connecticut Mapping and Planning:January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Connecticut, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Department of Public Utility Control is the designated entity for the state of Connecticut.
NTIA has awarded the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Connecticut, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Department of Public Utility Control is the designated entity for the state of Connecticut.
District of ColumbiaMapping and Planning:October 26, 2009
NTIA has awarded the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer (DC OCTO) approximately $993,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period for the District of Columbia, bringing the total grant award to nearly $1.5 million. DC OCTO is the designated entity for the District of Columbia. State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program (SBDDGP)
District of Columbia
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NTIA has awarded the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer (DC OCTO) approximately $993,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period for the District of Columbia, bringing the total grant award to nearly $1.5 million. DC OCTO is the designated entity for the District of Columbia.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program (SBDDGP)District of Columbia
(PDF 129 KB)
Delaware Mapping and Planning: November 30, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) approximately $1.1 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $470,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Delaware, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.5 million. DTI is the designated entity for the state of Delaware.
NTIA has awarded the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) approximately $1.1 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $470,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Delaware, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.5 million. DTI is the designated entity for the state of Delaware.
Florida Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Florida Department of Management Services approximately $2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Florida, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.5 million. The Florida Department of Management Services is the designated entity for the state of Florida.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Ubiquitous Middle Mile
$30.1 million - (PDF 267 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Florida
$2.1 million - (PDF 234 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools-Get Connected-Go Global
$3.5 million - (PDF 243 KB)Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
NTIA has awarded the Florida Department of Management Services approximately $2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Florida, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.5 million. The Florida Department of Management Services is the designated entity for the state of Florida.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Ubiquitous Middle Mile
$30.1 million - (PDF 267 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Florida
$2.1 million - (PDF 234 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Miami-Dade County Public Schools-Get Connected-Go Global
$3.5 million - (PDF 243 KB)
Connect Your Community$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
Georgia Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Georgia Technology Authority approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Georgia, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. The Georgia Technology Authority is the designated entity for the state of Georgia.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Columbia County Community Broadband Network
$13.5 million - (PDF 263 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Georgia
$1.4 million - (PDF 236 KB)
North Georgia Network
$33.5 million - (PDF 592 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Georgia Technology Authority approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Georgia, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. The Georgia Technology Authority is the designated entity for the state of Georgia.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Columbia County Community Broadband Network
$13.5 million - (PDF 263 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Georgia
$1.4 million - (PDF 236 KB)
North Georgia Network
$33.5 million - (PDF 592 KB)
Guam
Mapping and Planning: April 1, 2010
NTIA announced an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve education and healthcare in the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The $8 million grant will increase broadband access and adoption by upgrading the existing telecommunications network serving these remote and underserved areas. The project is expected to directly connect more than 400 community institutions to the broadband network, including community colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, and public-safety organizations. BTOP: Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Next Generation Network - $8.0 million
NTIA announced an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve education and healthcare in the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The $8 million grant will increase broadband access and adoption by upgrading the existing telecommunications network serving these remote and underserved areas. The project is expected to directly connect more than 400 community institutions to the broadband network, including community colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, and public-safety organizations. BTOP: Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Next Generation Network - $8.0 million
Hawaii Mapping and Planning:January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Hawaii, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the designated entity for the state of Hawaii.
NTIA has awarded Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Hawaii, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the designated entity for the state of Hawaii.
Iowa Mapping and Planning: December 31, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Iowa, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Iowa.
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Iowa, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Iowa.
Idaho Mapping and Planning: November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $492,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Idaho, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, a private nonprofit center, is the designated entity for the state of Idaho. Idaho Broadband Data and Development
(PDF 73.9 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Central North Idaho Regional Broadband Network Expansion
$2.4 million - (PDF 266 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $492,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Idaho, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, a private nonprofit center, is the designated entity for the state of Idaho.
Idaho Broadband Data and Development (PDF 73.9 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Central North Idaho Regional Broadband Network Expansion
$2.4 million - (PDF 266 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Illinois Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Partnership for a Connected Illinois approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Illinois, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Partnership for a Connected Illinois is the designated entity for the state of Illinois.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
DeKalb Advancement of Technology Authority Broadband
$11.9 million - (PDF 267 KB)
Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband
$22.5 million - (PDF 263 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
SmartChicago Sustainable Broadband Adoption
$7.1 million - (PDF 210 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Partnership for a Connected Illinois approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Illinois, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Partnership for a Connected Illinois is the designated entity for the state of Illinois.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:DeKalb Advancement of Technology Authority Broadband
$11.9 million - (PDF 267 KB)
Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband
$22.5 million - (PDF 263 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:SmartChicago Sustainable Broadband Adoption
$7.1 million - (PDF 210 KB)
Indiana Mapping and Planning: October 5, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) approximately $1.3 million.
Indiana Broadband Mapping - Program Summary
(PDF 23 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Broadband Access and Equity for Indiana Community Anchor Institutions
$14.3 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Indiana Middle Mile Fiber for Schools, Communities, and Anchor Institutions
$25.1 million - (PDF 279 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) approximately $1.3 million.
Indiana Broadband Mapping - Program Summary (PDF 23 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Broadband Access and Equity for Indiana Community Anchor Institutions
$14.3 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Indiana Middle Mile Fiber for Schools, Communities, and Anchor Institutions
$25.1 million - (PDF 279 KB)
Kansas Mapping and Planning:November 30, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Kansas, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. Connected Nation, a non-profit organization, is the designated entity for the state of Kansas, however the state of Kansas will direct and implement all planning activities.
Kansas Broadband Data and Development
Connect Kansas Grant Request Summary
(PDF 13 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Expanding Broadband Access Across Kansas
$998,000 - (PDF 238 KB)
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Kansas, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. Connected Nation, a non-profit organization, is the designated entity for the state of Kansas, however the state of Kansas will direct and implement all planning activities.
Kansas Broadband Data and Development
Connect Kansas Grant Request Summary (PDF 13 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Expanding Broadband Access Across Kansas
$998,000 - (PDF 238 KB)
Kentucky Mapping and Planning: January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Commonwealth Office of Technology approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Kentucky, bringing the total grant award to nearly $2.1 million. The Office of Technology is the designated entity for the state of Kentucky.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
NTIA has awarded the Commonwealth Office of Technology approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Kentucky, bringing the total grant award to nearly $2.1 million. The Office of Technology is the designated entity for the state of Kentucky.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
Louisiana Mapping and Planning: November 30, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Information Technology (OIT) approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Louisiana, bringing the total grant award to almost $1.7 million. OIT is the designated entity for the state of Louisiana.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Louisiana Division of Administration
Executive Summary
(PDF 10.2 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Louisiana Broadband Alliance
$80.6 million - (PDF 250 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
AccessAmerica Video Remote Interpreting
$1.4 million - (PDF 244 KB)
Louisiana Libraries Connecting People to Their Potential
$8.8 million - (PDF 261 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Information Technology (OIT) approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Louisiana, bringing the total grant award to almost $1.7 million. OIT is the designated entity for the state of Louisiana.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Louisiana Division of Administration
Executive Summary
(PDF 10.2 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Louisiana Broadband Alliance
$80.6 million - (PDF 250 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:AccessAmerica Video Remote Interpreting
$1.4 million - (PDF 244 KB)
Louisiana Libraries Connecting People to Their Potential
$8.8 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Maine Mapping and Planning:January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the ConnectME Authority approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $440,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Maine, bringing the total grant award to nearly $1.8 million. The ConnectME Authority is the designated entity for the state of Maine.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Three Ring Binder
$25.4 million - (PDF 631 KB)
NTIA has awarded the ConnectME Authority approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $440,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Maine, bringing the total grant award to nearly $1.8 million. The ConnectME Authority is the designated entity for the state of Maine.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Three Ring Binder
$25.4 million - (PDF 631 KB)
Massachusetts Mapping and Planning: November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) over $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Massachusetts, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. MBI is the designated entity for the state of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Broadband Institute - Project Summary
(PDF 29.8 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
OpenCape Corporation Middle Mile Project
$32 million - (PDF 278 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Cambridge Housing Authority Community Computer Centers
$699,000 - (PDF 263 KB)
City of Boston Public Computing Centers
$1.9 million - (PDF 278 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
University of Massachusetts–Lowell
$783,094 - (PDF 796 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) over $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Massachusetts, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. MBI is the designated entity for the state of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Broadband Institute - Project Summary (PDF 29.8 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:OpenCape Corporation Middle Mile Project
$32 million - (PDF 278 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Cambridge Housing Authority Community Computer Centers
$699,000 - (PDF 263 KB)
City of Boston Public Computing Centers
$1.9 million - (PDF 278 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:University of Massachusetts–Lowell
$783,094 - (PDF 796 KB)
Maryland Mapping and Planning:November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Maryland Broadband Cooperative Inc. (MDBC) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $480,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Maryland, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. MDBC is the designated entity for the state of Maryland.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Public Computer Center Projects:
Coppin Heights-Rosemont Family Computer Center: Creating Jobs and Improving Education and Health
$932,000 - (PDF 261 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Maryland Broadband Cooperative Inc. (MDBC) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $480,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Maryland, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. MDBC is the designated entity for the state of Maryland.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Public Computer Center Projects:Coppin Heights-Rosemont Family Computer Center: Creating Jobs and Improving Education and Health
$932,000 - (PDF 261 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Michigan Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Michigan, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Michigan.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant awards. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Merit Network, Inc.
$33,289,221 - (PDF 541 KB)Public Computer Center Projects:
Michigan State University
$895,482 - (PDF 225 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Michigan, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Michigan.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant awards. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Merit Network, Inc.
$33,289,221 - (PDF 541 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Michigan State University
$895,482 - (PDF 225 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
Minnesota Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Minnesota, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Minnesota.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Public Computer Center Projects:
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Broadband Access Project
$2.9 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities
$4.9 million - (PDF 237 KB)
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Minnesota, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Minnesota.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Public Computer Center Projects:Minneapolis/St. Paul - Broadband Access Project
$2.9 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities
$4.9 million - (PDF 237 KB)
Missouri Mapping and Planning:November 30, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Missouri Office of Administration (MOA) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $470,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Missouri, bringing the total grant award to almost $2 million. MOA is the designated entity for the state of Missouri. State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Executive Summary of the Missouri Office of Administration
Information Technology Services Division
(PDF 43.3 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Missouri Office of Administration (MOA) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $470,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Missouri, bringing the total grant award to almost $2 million. MOA is the designated entity for the state of Missouri.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Executive Summary of the Missouri Office of Administration
Information Technology Services Division
(PDF 43.3 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
N. Mariana Islands Mapping and Planning: April 1, 2010
NTIA announced an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve education and healthcare in the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The $8 million grant will increase broadband access and adoption by upgrading the existing telecommunications network serving these remote and underserved areas. The project is expected to directly connect more than 400 community institutions to the broadband network, including community colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, and public-safety organizations.
NTIA announced an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve education and healthcare in the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The $8 million grant will increase broadband access and adoption by upgrading the existing telecommunications network serving these remote and underserved areas. The project is expected to directly connect more than 400 community institutions to the broadband network, including community colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, and public-safety organizations.
Mississippi Mapping and Planning:January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Mississippi Office of the Governor approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Mississippi, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. The Office of the Governor is the designated entity for the state of Mississippi.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
NTIA has awarded the Mississippi Office of the Governor approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Mississippi, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. The Office of the Governor is the designated entity for the state of Mississippi.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
Montana Mapping and Planning:December 31, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Montana Department of Commerce nearly $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Montana, bringing the total grant award to more than $2 million. The Montana Department of Commerce is the designated entity for the state of Montana.
NTIA has awarded the Montana Department of Commerce nearly $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Montana, bringing the total grant award to more than $2 million. The Montana Department of Commerce is the designated entity for the state of Montana.
Navajo Nation BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Navajo Nation Middle/Last Mile Project: Quality Broadband for the Navajo People
$32.2 million - (PDF 264 KB)
Navajo Nation Middle/Last Mile Project: Quality Broadband for the Navajo People
$32.2 million - (PDF 264 KB)
North Carolina Mapping and Planning: October 5, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. (e-NC Authority) is awarded approximately $1.6 million. In addition, the e-NC Authority is awarded approximately $435,000 for the cost of broadband planning activities in North Carolina over five years, bringing its grant award total to over $2 million. North Carolina Broadband Rigor in Mapping and Planning
(PDF 14.7 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
MCNC
$28,225,520 - (PDF 1.2 MB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Mitchell County Virtual Learning and Communications Center
$239,000 - (PDF 241 KB)
Fayetteville State University/Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority Computer Center
$1.0 million - (PDF 233 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. (e-NC Authority) is awarded approximately $1.6 million. In addition, the e-NC Authority is awarded approximately $435,000 for the cost of broadband planning activities in North Carolina over five years, bringing its grant award total to over $2 million.
North Carolina Broadband Rigor in Mapping and Planning
(PDF 14.7 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:MCNC
$28,225,520 - (PDF 1.2 MB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Mitchell County Virtual Learning and Communications Center
$239,000 - (PDF 241 KB)
Fayetteville State University/Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority Computer Center
$1.0 million - (PDF 233 KB)
North Dakota Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the North Dakota Information Technology Department (ITD) approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $300,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in North Dakota, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.6 million. ITD is the designated entity for the state of North Dakota.
NTIA has awarded the North Dakota Information Technology Department (ITD) approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $300,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in North Dakota, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.6 million. ITD is the designated entity for the state of North Dakota.
Nebraska Mapping and Planning:January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Nebraska Public Service Commission approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Nebraska, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. The Public Service Commission is the designated entity for the state of Nebraska.
NTIA has awarded the Nebraska Public Service Commission approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Nebraska, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. The Public Service Commission is the designated entity for the state of Nebraska.
New Hampshire Mapping and Planning: December 31, 2009
NTIA has awarded the University of New Hampshire (UNH) approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in New Hampshire, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. UNH is the designated entity for the state of New Hampshire.
NTIA has awarded the University of New Hampshire (UNH) approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in New Hampshire, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. UNH is the designated entity for the state of New Hampshire.
New Jersey Mapping and Planning:February 22, 2010
NTIA has awarded the New Jersey Office of Information Technology approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five -year period in New Jersey, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. The Office of Information Technology is the designated entity for the state of New Jersey. Awardees will collect and verify the availability, speed, and location of broadband across the state. This activity is to be conducted on a semi-annual basis between 2009 and 2011, with the data to be presented in a clear and accessible format to the public, government, and the research community.
NTIA has awarded the New Jersey Office of Information Technology approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five -year period in New Jersey, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. The Office of Information Technology is the designated entity for the state of New Jersey. Awardees will collect and verify the availability, speed, and location of broadband across the state. This activity is to be conducted on a semi-annual basis between 2009 and 2011, with the data to be presented in a clear and accessible format to the public, government, and the research community.
New Mexico Mapping and Planning: January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the New Mexico Department of Information Technology approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in New Mexico, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The Department of Information Technology is the designated entity for the state of New Mexico.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
ENMR-Plateau Middle Mile
$11.2 million - (PDF 240 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority Public Computer Labs
$176,000 - (PDF 243 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Fast-Forward New Mexico
$1.5 million - (PDF 281 KB)
NTIA has awarded the New Mexico Department of Information Technology approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in New Mexico, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The Department of Information Technology is the designated entity for the state of New Mexico.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:ENMR-Plateau Middle Mile
$11.2 million - (PDF 240 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority Public Computer Labs
$176,000 - (PDF 243 KB)
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Fast-Forward New Mexico
$1.5 million - (PDF 281 KB)
Nevada Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $930,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Nevada, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.4 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Nevada.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Public Computer Center Projects:
Access to Computer Technology and Instruction in Online Networking
$4.7 million - (PDF 218 KB)
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $930,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Nevada, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.4 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Nevada.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Public Computer Center Projects:Access to Computer Technology and Instruction in Online Networking
$4.7 million - (PDF 218 KB)
New York Mapping and Planning: October 26, 2009
NTIA has awarded the New York State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure (OCSCI) approximately $2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period for New York, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.5 million. OCSCI is the designated entity for the state of New York. New York State Participation in the NTIA Broadband Data and Development Program
(PDF 62.7 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
ION Upstate New York Rural Broadband Initiative
$39.7 million - (PDF 620 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
New York Computer Centers: Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary
$9.5 million - (PDF 241 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
NYC Connected Learning
$22.2 million - (PDF 214 KB)
NTIA has awarded the New York State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure (OCSCI) approximately $2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period for New York, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.5 million. OCSCI is the designated entity for the state of New York.
New York State Participation in the NTIA Broadband Data and Development Program
(PDF 62.7 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:ION Upstate New York Rural Broadband Initiative
$39.7 million - (PDF 620 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:New York Computer Centers: Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary
$9.5 million - (PDF 241 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:NYC Connected Learning
$22.2 million - (PDF 214 KB)
Ohio Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Ohio Office of Information Technology approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Ohio, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Ohio Office of Information Technology is the designated entity for the state of Ohio.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania Fiber Ring Project
$6.1 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
NTIA has awarded the Ohio Office of Information Technology approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Ohio, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Ohio Office of Information Technology is the designated entity for the state of Ohio.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania Fiber Ring Project
$6.1 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Connect Your Community
$18.7 million - (PDF 268 KB)
(This project benefits Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi)
Oklahoma Mapping and Planning: January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Oklahoma Office of State Finance approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Oklahoma, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. The Office of State Finance is the designated entity for the state of Oklahoma.
NTIA has awarded the Oklahoma Office of State Finance approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Oklahoma, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. The Office of State Finance is the designated entity for the state of Oklahoma.
Oregon Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Oregon Public Utilities Commission approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Oregon, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. The Oregon Public Utilities Commission is the designated entity for the state of Oregon.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Oregon South Central Regional Fiber Consortium Lighting the Fiber Middle Mile Project
$8.3 million - (PDF 264 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Oregon Public Utilities Commission approximately $1.6 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Oregon, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.1 million. The Oregon Public Utilities Commission is the designated entity for the state of Oregon.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Oregon South Central Regional Fiber Consortium Lighting the Fiber Middle Mile Project
$8.3 million - (PDF 264 KB)
Pennsylvania Mapping and Planning:January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Pennsylvania, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. The Department of Community and Economic Development is the designated entity for the state of Pennsylvania.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN)
$99.7 million - (PDF 273 KB)
Enhancing Connectivity in Northern Pennsylvania
$28.8 million - (PDF 279 KB)
Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania Fiber Ring Project
$6.1 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Pennsylvania, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. The Department of Community and Economic Development is the designated entity for the state of Pennsylvania.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Pennsylvania Research and Education Network (PennREN)
$99.7 million - (PDF 273 KB)
Enhancing Connectivity in Northern Pennsylvania
$28.8 million - (PDF 279 KB)
Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania Fiber Ring Project
$6.1 million - (PDF 261 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Puerto Rico Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Puerto Rico Office of the Chief Information Officer approximately $925,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Puerto Rico, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.4 million. The Puerto Rico Office of the Chief Information Officer is the designated entity for the territory of Puerto Rico.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Construction of Broadband Infrastructure for the Central East Region of Puerto Rico
$12.9 million - (PDF 303 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Puerto Rico Office of the Chief Information Officer approximately $925,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Puerto Rico, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.4 million. The Puerto Rico Office of the Chief Information Officer is the designated entity for the territory of Puerto Rico.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Construction of Broadband Infrastructure for the Central East Region of Puerto Rico
$12.9 million - (PDF 303 KB)
Rhode Island
Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) approximately $1 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Rhode Island, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.5 million. RIEDC is the designated entity for the state of Rhode Island.
BTOP:
February 5, 2010
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a $1.2 million Recovery Act that will expand broadband Internet access at Rhode Island’s 71 public libraries across the state.
Public Computer Center Projects:
Beacon 2.0 Library Computer Center
$ 1.2 million - (PDF 343KB)
NTIA has awarded the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) approximately $1 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Rhode Island, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.5 million. RIEDC is the designated entity for the state of Rhode Island.
BTOP:
February 5, 2010 The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a $1.2 million Recovery Act that will expand broadband Internet access at Rhode Island’s 71 public libraries across the state.
Public Computer Center Projects:Beacon 2.0 Library Computer Center
$ 1.2 million - (PDF 343KB)
South Carolina Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in South Carolina, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of South Carolina.BTOP: February 5, 2010
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced announced a $5.9 million Recovery Act grant that will expand broadband Internet access at the South Carolina Technical College System’s 16 member colleges across the state. The investment will help bridge the technological divide, improve education, and help more South Carolinians gain the skills needed to compete in the 21st century workforce.
Public Computer Center Projects:
SC Reach for Success
$5.9 million - (PDF 304KB)
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in South Carolina, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of South Carolina.
BTOP: February 5, 2010 The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced announced a $5.9 million Recovery Act grant that will expand broadband Internet access at the South Carolina Technical College System’s 16 member colleges across the state. The investment will help bridge the technological divide, improve education, and help more South Carolinians gain the skills needed to compete in the 21st century workforce.
Public Computer Center Projects:SC Reach for Success
$5.9 million - (PDF 304KB)
South Dakota Mapping and Planning:December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in South Dakota, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications is the designated entity for the state of South Dakota.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Project Connect South Dakota
$20.6 million - (PDF 627 KB)
NTIA has awarded the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications approximately $1.4 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in South Dakota, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.9 million. The South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications is the designated entity for the state of South Dakota.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Project Connect South Dakota
$20.6 million - (PDF 627 KB)
Tennessee Mapping and Planning: December 22, 2009
NTIA has awarded Connected Tennessee approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Tennessee, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. Connected Tennessee is the designated entity for the state of Tennessee.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
East Tennessee Middle Mile Fiber Broadband Project
$9.4 million - (PDF 259 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Tennessee
$1.3 million - (PDF 239 KB)
NTIA has awarded Connected Tennessee approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Tennessee, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. Connected Tennessee is the designated entity for the state of Tennessee.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award. Broadband Infrastructure Projects:East Tennessee Middle Mile Fiber Broadband Project
$9.4 million - (PDF 259 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Tennessee
$1.3 million - (PDF 239 KB)
Texas Mapping and Planning: January 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $2.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Texas, bringing the total grant award to approximately $3 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Texas.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
ENMR-Plateau Middle Mile
$11.2 million - (PDF 240 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Texas
$4.7 million - (PDF 239 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
NTIA has awarded Connected Nation approximately $2.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Texas, bringing the total grant award to approximately $3 million. Connected Nation is the designated entity for the state of Texas.
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.Broadband Infrastructure Projects:ENMR-Plateau Middle Mile
$11.2 million - (PDF 240 KB)
Expanding Broadband Access Across Texas
$4.7 million - (PDF 239 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Latino Microenterprise Tech Net
$3.7 million - (PDF 215 KB)
Utah Mapping and Planning: December 31, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a four-year period in Utah, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. The Utah PSC is the designated entity for the state of Utah.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Utah Anchors: A Community Broadband Project
$13.4 million - (PDF 280 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and nearly $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a four-year period in Utah, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million. The Utah PSC is the designated entity for the state of Utah.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Utah Anchors: A Community Broadband Project
$13.4 million - (PDF 280 KB)
Virginia
Mapping and Planning: February 12, 2010
NTIA has awarded the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology $1,799,979 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Virginia, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.3 million. The Virginia Center for Innovative Technology is the designated entity for the state of Virginia. Commerce Awards Recovery Act Broadband Expansion Grants Totaling More than $20 Million for Virginia: Two Recovery Act grants will expand broadband Internet infrastructure in southern Virginia.
BTOP:
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative – Southern Virginia
$16.0 million - (PDF 658 KB)
Nelson County Virginia Broadband Project
$1.8 million - (PDF 262 KB)
Page County Broadband Project
$1.6 million - (PDF 245 KB)
Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
$5.5 million - (PDF 672 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology $1,799,979 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Virginia, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.3 million. The Virginia Center for Innovative Technology is the designated entity for the state of Virginia. Commerce Awards Recovery Act Broadband Expansion Grants Totaling More than $20 Million for Virginia: Two Recovery Act grants will expand broadband Internet infrastructure in southern Virginia.
BTOP:
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative – Southern Virginia
$16.0 million - (PDF 658 KB)
Nelson County Virginia Broadband Project
$1.8 million - (PDF 262 KB)
Page County Broadband Project
$1.6 million - (PDF 245 KB)
Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
$5.5 million - (PDF 672 KB)
U.S. Virgin Islands Mapping and Planning:December 31, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority – Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) approximately $830,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $460,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in the U.S. Virgin Islands, bringing the total grant award to nearly $1.3 million. The OEO is the designated entity for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
NTIA has awarded the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority – Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) approximately $830,000 for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $460,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in the U.S. Virgin Islands, bringing the total grant award to nearly $1.3 million. The OEO is the designated entity for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Vermont Mapping and Planning:October 5, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Vermont Center for Geographic Information (VCGI) approximately $1.2 million. Vermont Broadband Mapping Initiative Summary
(PDF 21 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
e-Vermont: The Vermont Community Broadband Project
$2.5 million - (PDF 230 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Vermont Center for Geographic Information (VCGI) approximately $1.2 million.
Vermont Broadband Mapping Initiative Summary
(PDF 21 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:e-Vermont: The Vermont Community Broadband Project
$2.5 million - (PDF 230 KB)
Washington Mapping and Planning:November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS) approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Washington, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. DIS is the designated entity for the state of Washington. Broadband: Got Service? Mapping Washington’s Future
(PDF 18.2 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet)
$84.3 million - (PDF 242 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
Spokane - Broadband Technology Alliance
$1.3 million - (PDF 257 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Spokane - Broadband Technology Alliance
$980,000 - (PDF 257 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS) approximately $1.7 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a two-year period in Washington, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2.2 million. DIS is the designated entity for the state of Washington.
Broadband: Got Service? Mapping Washington’s Future
(PDF 18.2 KB)
BTOP:Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet)
$84.3 million - (PDF 242 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:Spokane - Broadband Technology Alliance
$1.3 million - (PDF 257 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Spokane - Broadband Technology Alliance
$980,000 - (PDF 257 KB)
Wisconsin Mapping and Planning: November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $485,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Wisconsin, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. PSC is the designated entity for the state of Wisconsin. State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Executive Summary for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
(PDF 219 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Metropolitan Unified Fiber Network
$5.1 million - (PDF 244 KB)
Wisconsin’s Education and Library Broadband Infrastructure Buildout
$22.9 million - (PDF 290 KB)
NTIA has awarded the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approximately $1.2 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and approximately $485,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Wisconsin, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.7 million. PSC is the designated entity for the state of Wisconsin.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Executive Summary for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PDF 219 KB)
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Metropolitan Unified Fiber Network
$5.1 million - (PDF 244 KB)
Wisconsin’s Education and Library Broadband Infrastructure Buildout
$22.9 million - (PDF 290 KB)
West Virginia Mapping and Planning: October 23, 2009
NTIA has awarded the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey (GES) approximately $1.4 million to fund broadband mapping and planning activities in West Virginia under NTIA's State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:
Hardy AnchorRing
$3.2 million - (PDF 262 KB)
West Virginia Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
$126.3 million - (PDF 245 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:
One-Stop Public Computer Center Modernization
$1.9 million - (PDF 241 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:
Equipping West Virginia’s Fire and Rescue Squads with Technology and Training to Serve Communities
$4.5 million - (PDF 349 KB)
NTIA has awarded the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey (GES) approximately $1.4 million to fund broadband mapping and planning activities in West Virginia under NTIA's State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
BTOP:
Below is information outlining BTOP grant award.
Broadband Infrastructure Projects:Hardy AnchorRing
$3.2 million - (PDF 262 KB)
West Virginia Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
$126.3 million - (PDF 245 KB)
Public Computer Center Projects:One-Stop Public Computer Center Modernization
$1.9 million - (PDF 241 KB)
Sustainable Broadband Adoption:Equipping West Virginia’s Fire and Rescue Squads with Technology and Training to Serve Communities
$4.5 million - (PDF 349 KB)
Wyoming Mapping and Planning:November 6, 2009
NTIA has awarded the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Wyoming, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is the designated entity for the state of Wyoming. Wyoming Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
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NTIA has awarded the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology approximately $1.3 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a three-year period in Wyoming, bringing the total grant award to approximately $1.8 million. The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is the designated entity for the state of Wyoming.
Wyoming Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
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BTOP Funded ProjectsMay 6, 2010
Highlighted are the announced funded Broadband Technology Opportunities Programs (BTOP). Click on a state to view information about announced funded projects in that state. Where possible, links to the federal announcement and project summaries have been provided. Information will be updated as official announcements are made.
Highlighted are the announced funded Broadband Technology Opportunities Programs (BTOP). Click on a state to view information about announced funded projects in that state. Where possible, links to the federal announcement and project summaries have been provided. Information will be updated as official announcements are made.
Mapping and PlanningMay 6, 2010
Highlighted are the announced funded Mapping and Planning Programs.
Click on a state to view information about announced funded projects in that state. Where possible, links to the federal announcement and project summaries have been provided. Information will be updated as official announcements are made.
Highlighted are the announced funded Mapping and Planning Programs.
Click on a state to view information about announced funded projects in that state. Where possible, links to the federal announcement and project summaries have been provided. Information will be updated as official announcements are made.