RSS Feed

First round of funding nets an overwhelming response

August 27, 2009

The Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced today that they received almost 2,200 applications requesting nearly $28 billion in funding for proposed broadband projects reaching all 50 U.S. states and territories and the District of Columbia. Read More

BIP & BTOP Application Deadline EXTENDED

August 13, 2009

Broadband.gov announces extension of BIP & BTOP Electronic Application Deadline until August, 20th at 5:00 PM EDT. Read More

Stimulus submission software glitches prompt an extension in electronic submissions

August 13, 2009

Pending applications will now be accepted until 5 p.m. on Aug. 20. Read More

A one-stop Knight Center blog shop for all things stimulus

August 10, 2009

A list of stimulus tools and resources aggregated by the Knight Center of Digital Excellence Read More

Broadband Headlines - Small operators balk at special conditions in broadband stimulus money

August 10, 2009

Special conditions for small operators, smart path to broadband mapping, Obama plans large-scale public works, FCC releases Notice of Inquiry Read More

In a mad rush to apply for stimulus funding? Deep breath – and read on

August 07, 2009

A step-by-step of tasks and necessary information when applying for broadband stimulus funds by the Knight Center's Charles Berry Read More

Solid supporting data can give stimulus applicants an edge

August 03, 2009

According to the FAQ released for BIP and BTOP there’s an opportunity for communities to strengthen their broadband stimulus funding requests provided their methodology and data are solid. Read More