NTIA Publishes Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects

As part of the BroadbandUSA initiative, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration is releasing its Broadband Funding Guide, which provides a roadmap on how to access federal funding to support broadband planning, public access, digital literacy, adoption, and deployment. The guide details a wide range of opportunities. The guide is not meant to provide an exhaustive list of all federal funding opportunities. Instead, it can serve as a starting point for communities to explore potential federal financing options.

Communities should consider additional funding sources, including state grants and local resources. Communities may also want to consult NTIA's Introduction to Effective Public-Private Partnerships released earlier in 2015, which provides information on developing a successful partnership model for broadband investments. In the coming weeks and months, BroadbandUSA will be releasing additional publications to assist communities as they seek out ways to ensure their residents have access to cutting-edge broadband technology.