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Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program | NEMC Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program Solicitation No. 2024-MBI-01 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“the Commonwealth) is making up to $145 million in Capital Projects Funds (“CPF”) available through the Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program (“Gap Networks Grant Program” or the “Program”), to address the critical digital needs of towns and cities, with a particular focus on communities with substantial low-income households and disadvantaged populations.
The Program will fund the deployment of broadband infrastructure in areas that currently lack access to sufficient broadband internet service, defined as service offering download speeds of at least 100 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 20 Mbps. The Commonwealth is building upon prior, successful investments of state funds to expand broadband availability.
However, there are locations in towns and cities throughout the Commonwealth still lack affordable and reliable high-speed internet. The United States Treasury’s CPF Program provides a transformative opportunity for the Commonwealth to deploy federal broadband infrastructure funding to connect the unconnected and provide access to those residents that need it the most.
All projects must reach substantial completion before December 31, 2026. Substantial completion is reached when the Project can fulfill the primary operations that it was designed to perform and deliver services to end-users. At substantial completion, service and management systems infrastructure must be operational.
Full details included in the Grant Solicitation below. The following entities are eligible for grant application submission: Private entities (e.g., corporations, limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships, etc.). Local governmental entities (e.g., municipalities or municipal light plants that offer broadband service), Native American Indian Tribes, and non-profit organizations.
Co-operatives, electric co-operatives, and utilities. Public Private Partnerships, which are long-term agreements between local government entities and private entities for the delivery and funding of broadband services. Other entities that develop and/or operate broadband networks and can demonstrate the experience, capacity and financial resources and stability to satisfy the grant obligations.
Cornell Robinson, proposals (at) masstech. org Program Launch - Release of Grant Solicitation Online Grant Application Opens for Round 2 Solicitation Round #2 Schedule Technical Assistance Webinar June 7, 2024 at 11:00 A. M.
Presentation Slides (PDF) ( Due to technical difficulties a recording was not captured .) Questions Will Be Accepted and Answered on a Rolling Basis Deadline to submit questions is June 12, 2024 at 5:00 P. M.
( corrected ) Applications must be received by July 2, 2024 at 5:00 P. M.
Grant Award Notifications Download Round 2 Grant Documents: DOWNLOAD GRANT SOLICITATION 2024-MBI-01 ( updated 5-23-2024 ) DOWNLOAD GAP NETWORKS FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE (DOC) ( updated 5-23-2024 ) DOWNLOAD QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DOCUMENT (PDF) Grant Application Associated Documents: Forms used in conjunction with the Online Grant Application : Project Service Area Overview Form (PDF) - Application Section 4.
( Updated 5-23-24 ) Support of Target Populations and Equity Form (PDF) - Application Section 5. 1. ( Updated 5-23-24 ) Project Feasibility and Reasonableness Form (PDF) - Application Section 5.
3. ( Updated 5-23-24 ) Attachments used in conjunction with the Online Grant Application : Unserved and Underserved Template (Excel) - Application Section 4. b) Broadband Technology Type Template (Excel) - Application Section 4.
f) Overbuild Template (Excel) - Application Section 4. g) List of Municipalities Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 1.
1. b) Proposed BSL List Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 1.
1. e) Speed Tiers Template (Excel) – Application Section 5. 1.
2. e) Extent of Low Income Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 1.
3. f) Funding Match Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 3.
1. a) Project Timeline Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 3.
2. a) Project Milestones Table Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 3.
2. c) Project Costs Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 3.
4. a) Budget Summary Template (Excel) - Application Section 5. 3.
4. b) Eligible Round 2 Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSL ): BSL Eligibly List (Zip File) - The BSL Eligibility List is to be used in preparing grant applications and must be used in conjunction with the Proposed BSL List Template explained in the Online Grant Application in Section 5. 1.
1. e and will require a NTIA Fabric Tier D license from CostQuest. Solicitation Round #1 Schedule Technical Assistance Webinar November 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.
M. Recording (Video) | Presentation Slides (PDF) Questions Will Be Accepted and Answered on a Rolling Basis Deadline to submit questions is November 22, 2023 at 5:00 P. M.
Applications must be received by December 11, 2023 at 5:00 P. M.
Grant Award Notifications Archived Round 1 Grant Documents: DOWNLOAD 2024-MBI-01 AMENDMENT 1 (PDF) DOWNLOAD 2024-MBI-01 AMENDMENT 2 (PDF) DOWNLOAD GRANT APPLICATION OVERVIEW AND REQUIREMENTS (PDF) DOWNLOAD 2024-MBI-01 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT BATCH #1 (PDF) DOWNLOAD 2024-MBI-01 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT BATCH #2 (PDF) DOWNLOAD 2024-MBI-01 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT BATCH #3 (PDF) Get Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) news and updates from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative in your inbox.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Towns and cities in Massachusetts, with a particular focus on communities with substantial low-income households and disadvantaged populations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $145 million in total available for the program, individual award amounts not specified. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program is funded by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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