Thanks to President Joe Biden, Iowa has received $148.9 million dollars for broadband grants. Grants will be used to reduce or eliminate underserved broadband locations in the state. The grant application window opens on July 14th. More information can be found here
Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability #008
The following information concerning OCIO Broadband Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability #008 can be found below:
- Purpose
- Program Design
- Schedule of Important Dates
- Program Documentation
- Instructional Videos for Applicants
- Project Selection Tool (Broadband Map V5)
Notice of Funding Availability #008 – Purpose
The purpose of this NOFA is to solicit Applications from Communications Service Providers for Broadband Infrastructure Projects that will have the greatest overall effect of reducing or eliminating Eligible Unserved or Underserved Locations in the State through the installation of Broadband Infrastructure. Funds for this grant round have been allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Capital Projects Fund (“CPF”) to provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery
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