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Middle Mile Grant Program is a federal grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that funds construction of middle mile broadband infrastructure to expand high-speed internet access across the United States.
Part of an $980 million total program, the grants support telecommunications companies, electric utilities, utility cooperatives, technology companies, and other eligible entities building backbone internet infrastructure to connect last-mile providers and underserved communities. Individual award amounts vary based on project scope. Specific application deadlines are managed through NTIA's program schedule.
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ntia. gov/funding-programs/high-speed-internet-programs/enabling-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-program) 3. High-Speed Internet Programs # Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program * High-Speed Internet Programs * Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program * Reports and Publications Middle mile infrastructure is any broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to an end-user location.
The Middle Mile Grant Program provides funding for the expansion and extension of middle mile infrastructure across U.S. states and territories. In total, the program allocated $980 million to fund projects for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure covering more than 370 counties across 40 states and Puerto Rico in Summer 2023.
The ultimate purpose of this funding is to expand and strengthen U.S. high-speed internet networks by reducing the cost of connecting areas that are unserved or underserved to the internet backbone. Government, industry, nonprofits, other associations, and partnerships of two or more entities are eligible to receive Middle Mile funding.
Eligible uses of funds include: •Construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment •Engineering design, permitting, and work related to project reviews •Personnel costs, including salaries, and benefits for staff and consultants •Other costs necessary to programmatic activities Click here for the most up-to-date information on the Middle Mile program.
High-Speed Internet Programs ## Three Years of High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Investment Three years ago today, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The BIL included $65 billion to connect everyone in America to reliable, affordable high-speed Internet service while providing connected devices and digital skills training to those who need it.
Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment (BEAD) Program Broadband Infrastructure Program Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program ## Equity Fact Sheet: How Internet for All Investments Are Reaching Underserved Communities High-speed Internet service powers education and the economy.
It supports access to health care and education, and it connects us to our neighbors and to those we love. People without Internet service are forced to go without fundamental necessities. The latest NTIA Internet Use Survey shows that roughly 1 in 6 American households aren't connected to the Internet.
Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment (BEAD) Program Broadband Infrastructure Program Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program ## NTIA Fact Sheet: Bridging the Digital Divide The Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative is delivering on its promise to connect everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service by 2030. Since the President took office, more than **2.
4 million previously unserved homes and small businesses have been connected** to high-speed Internet service. Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment (BEAD) Program Broadband Infrastructure Program Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program Washington DC:National Telecommunications and Information Administration 1401 Constitution Ave.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible entities include, but are not limited to, telecommunications companies, technology companies, electric utilities, and utility cooperatives. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $980 million total program; individual awards vary Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Academic Grant Program (NVIDIA) is sponsored by NVIDIA. NVIDIA's Academic Grant Program seeks proposals from full-time faculty members at accredited academic institutions who are using NVIDIA technology to advance work in Simulation and Modeling, Data Science, and Robotics and Edge AI. Proposals should incorporate pretrained models from ai.nvidia.com and/or make extensive use of NVIDIA software distributions.
This NOFO provides an opportunity to all FY 2018 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit a Phase II application following completion of Phase I. This NOFO provides instructions for FY 2019 NIST SBIR Phase II application preparation and submission requirements. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities. Up to an additional $6,500 may be requested for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA); see Section 5.11 for more information about TABA. Funding Opportunity Number: 2019-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $400K per award.
Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program (Florida) is sponsored by Florida Digital Service. This Florida state grant program enhances cybersecurity resilience in local governments, with a priority focus on fiscally constrained rural areas. Rather than issuing direct funding, the Florida Digital Service will procure cybersecurity solutions directly on behalf of awarded applicants. The grant supports new or expanded capabilities in preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats.