On May 11, staff from NTIA’s Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (OICG) held a fifth technical assistance webinar prior to the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the broadband programs authorized under the Broadband Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA). On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the BIL into law, which includes a significant investment of $65 billion to help close the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to reliable, high speed, and affordable internet.

A successful broadband project begins with a broadband plan, one that lays out the goals and path forward to enhance internet access and meaningful use within a target area or community. But there are many moving pieces involved in creating a broadband plan. BroadbandUSA’s Tribal Broadband Planning Toolkit aims to simplify the process for tribes.

This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. It's meant to help explain the application process. This webinar will provide applicants with technical assistance and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

This webinar will provide an in-depth look at Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It's meant to help states and territories understand the application process. This webinar will provide applicants with technical assistance and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

Please note: The content of this webinar will be the same as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Overview webinar held on Monday, May 16th. We will still have a live Q&A portion during this webinar session.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's high-speed internet programs. It will help applicants understand the grant programs and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. This program expands middle mile infrastructure. It aims to reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas. This webinar will help applicants understand the programs and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This program builds high-speed internet infrastructure where we need it. It also supports efforts to teach the skills and provide the equipment needed so everyone can use the internet. It drives partnerships within states because everyone needs to be involved to get all Americans online. This webinar will help applicants understand the program and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's high-speed internet programs. It will help applicants understand the grant programs and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $65 billion to expand high-speed internet service. It funds programs that support planning, infrastructure, and adoption efforts. Programs promote digital equity and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to have the skills and access they need to get connected.