Capitalizing on Broadband Funding Opportunities

CAPITALIZING ON BROADBAND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

April 27, 2022 | 12:00-1:00 P.M. EST

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WEBINAR DETAILS

Presenter
Francella Ochillo, Executive Director of Next Century Cities

Description
Federal and state grant funding opportunities are unlocking new possibilities for broadband programs across the country. In Michigan, where broadband gaps are well-documented and persistent, hundreds of municipalities have access to a portion of $319 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to launch plans for high-speed Internet expansion. Looking ahead, countless communities will compete for investments flowing through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This webinar will explore three imperatives that every grant-ready community should consider in preparation:

1. Engage community leaders to champion broadband goals
2. Assess community broadband needs and available infrastructure
3. Develop sustainable plans