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Ensuring everyone in America has access to high-speed Internet service and the skills to use it is a critical mission that requires innovative solutions and collaborative efforts. The NTIA Fabric License, developed through a partnership between CostQuest and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) serves as a cornerstone in this process, supporting Federal broadband programs such as the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program. By establishing Fabric License Tiers (A, B, C, D, and E), it plays a crucial role in facilitating the implementation and compliance…
Guidance for States and Territories to meet State Digital Equity Capacity Grant (2024) post-award reporting requirements.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, also known (and referred to subsequently herein) as IIJA or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, includes a historic investment of $65 billion to help close the digital divide and ensure that everyone in America has access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is responsible for distributing more than $48 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through several different programs. NTIA is requesting comments on the $2.75…
This guidance document is intended to assist Recipients of Digital Equity Act Grant Program awards to understand and to navigate the Human Subjects Research Protection requirements applicable to such awards. This document does not and is not intended to supersede, modify, or otherwise alter applicable statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to Human Subjects Research Protection. In all cases, statutory and regulatory mandates, and the requirements set forth in the terms and conditions of a NTIA award, shall prevail over any inconsistencies or inaccuracies contained in this document.…
The following materials are included:DE Competitive NOFO FY24 Final: This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) solicits applications for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (“Competitive Grant Program” or “Program”), the third of three digital equity programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The Competitive Grant Program will make funds available to a wide range of entities to address barriers to digital equity faced by Covered Populations. Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program – FY24 Application Form for Reference Only: The Competitive…
This guidance document is intended to assist applicants in filling out the Consolidated Budget Form required to apply to the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.
A completed sample of the consolidated budget form for the DE Competitive program
The Performance Measures for BEAD Last-Mile Networks Policy Notice provides Eligible Entities and prospective subgrantees with additional guidance regarding BEAD NOFO performance measurement standards related to speed, latency, and reliability of last-mile deployment projects. NTIA is requesting public comment on this proposed guidance. If you wish to provide comment to NTIA, please submit to [email protected] by 11:59PM ET on December 19, 2024.Please note that this is a draft document. Eligible Entities may not rely on NTIA guidance until it is finalized.
This resource discusses the FCC BDC process including timing and the challenge process for both the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric and the Provider Availability Data. Includes a glossary of definitions.
Two-page overview including why mapping matters for the BEAD program, an FCC timeline, and FCC Broadband Data Collection resources.