Broadband and the Stimulus: A Unique Opportunity for Philanthropic Investment

Broadband and the Stimulus:
A Unique Opportunity for Philanthropic Investment

GFEM's Media Policy Working Group Presents a Briefing Call
Wednesday, June 10, from 12 - 1 p.m. EST

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Congress allocated an unprecedented $7.2 billion to bridge the digital divide via buildout of high-speed Internet service, or broadband, to unserved and underserved communities.

Notably, two types of entities are specified as eligible to apply for these funds:
(1) state and local governments and (2) non-profit organizations. Though projects can obtain up to 80% of their budget through this Federal program, each must demonstrate a 20% match up front.

How might the philanthropic community leverage resources for maximum impact?

Please join us on Wednesday, June 10th, for a briefing call to explore this question and the opportunities for innovative investment to secure Internet equity.

Participation in this call is open to any funder.

Presenters:

Drew Clark - Executive Director and Editor, BroadbandCensus.com
Bernadine Joselyn - Director of Public Policy, The Blandin Foundation
Joaquin Alvarado - incoming Senior VP for Diversity and Innovation, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting

RSVP: Jeff Perlstein jperlstein@gfem.org