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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Broadband Initiative (PDF, 407 pages)

This page will contain documents and links related to activities and information regarding the ARRA Broadband Initiative.

BroadbandMatch, 1/7/2010

NTIA and RUS announced the launch of "BroadbandMatch," an online tool sponsored by the agencies and funded by stimulus dollars for potential BTOP and BIP applicants to find partners for broadband projects. Interested parties can upload a profile, including key information about the contribution they can make to a broadband project, into the searchable database to find other stakeholders whose resources and expertise match their goals, with whom they can collaborate on project proposals. To learn more about BroadbandMatch, go to http://match.broadbandusa.gov/.

NTIA - National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

Three Ring Binder project receives $25.4 million NTIA Grant, Press Release.

Governor Baldacci's recommendations and comments to NTIA Administrator Strickling regarding BTOP funding for Maine broadband projects, 10/14/09

ConnectME Authority - Recommendations for NTIA Broadband Funding, submitted to the Governor, 10/8/09.

FCC Notice of Inquiry, A National Broadband Plan for Our Future, GN Docket No. 09-51

Broadband USA "The Portal to Apply for Broadband Funding Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009."

Grants.Gov

ConnectME Authority Broadband Mapping Project

On July 24, 2009, the Authority awarded the Broadband Mapping and Inventory Project bid to the James W. Sewall Company, based in Old Town, Maine.

The Authority submitted an application to the NTIA for a grant from the State Broadband Data and Development Program on August 13, 2009. Project Abstract and Program Narrative submitted with the application.

Broadband Data Improvement Act

Maine Public Utilities Commission

Inquiry into the PUC's response to federal agency requests for information regarding broadband stimulus funds, Docket No. 2009-92. Public Meeting Notice. Procedural Order. Letter and Comments in response.