FW: Broadband Funding
Sheila Nyberg
Sheila Nyberg, Executive Director
Clark County Economic Development Corporation
And Tourism Bureau
301 N. Main St.
P.O. Box 236
Loyal, WI 54446
cell 715-305-7222
From: Heather Smith <heathe...@wedc.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2019 6:37 PM
Subject: Broadband Funding
This came across my desk this morning . . .
Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration or NTIA is announcing a new searchable database of 50 federal broadband programs, spanning a dozen federal agencies with billions of dollars for broadband grants, loans and other resources. The database, created with help of participating federal agencies, fulfills a goal set out in the American Broadband Initiative announced in February to make it easier for community leaders to find federal funding and permitting information.
“Consolidating these critical resources into a one-stop, easy-to-use resource provides an important tool in spurring efforts to expand our nation’s broadband infrastructure projects,” said Diane Rinaldo, Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information.
The federal programs provide funding for state and local governments, schools, libraries, small businesses and other community institutions that are interested in expanding broadband access. Applicants can search for programs by agency, program purpose and eligible recipients. The inventory includes well-known infrastructure efforts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Federal Communications Commission. A number of other programs offer grants and loans for targeted purposes or specific regions of the country.
Please share as appropriate.
Thanks,
Heather
Heather C. Smith, EDFP, CPM
Regional Economic Development Director
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
312 S. Barstow St., Suite 2
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Ph: 608.210.6758
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