NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Quarterly Program Status Report


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National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20230, United States

This report focuses on: first round application review; first round grant awards; issuance of the second NOFA, including changes from the first NOFA; steps taken to ensure sufficient oversight and compliance; and efforts to ensure sufficient staffing and resources. This report also provides an update on the State Broadband Data and Development Program (Broadband Mapping Program), including an update on awards made and other steps taken to develop a national broadband map.

So far, NTIA has awarded 32 BTOP grants totaling over $620 million, including 17 infrastructure awards (over $570 million), 11 public computing center awards ($42 million), and four sustainable adoption awards covering 25 states. It has also awarded mapping grants to all 50 states and two territories (U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) totaling $99 million.

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