Roger Bly wrote:
Cool! Definitely read the New America Foundation's strategy paper.
It looks like this round will be difficult for anything in metro census
blocks.
Why do you say that?
I doubt there are many census blocks in SD country that meet
the requirements.
I would read the NOFA.... the strategy papers aren't that good in my
opinion.
My reading and interpretation of the NOFA leads me to believe that a
wide range of projects will be rewarded. There is specific emphasis on
inner city broadband development.
Be aware that two NOFA exist. One for broadband build out and one for
mapping.
Most folks here will probably need to come in as sub contractors to
those who get grants. I highly suggest everyone get registered in CCR
ASAP, and let me know. That way if socalwifi.net secures a grant we can
subcontract bits out to friendlies.
Be advised that this isn't the only grant we are going after. Been doing
some work with the DHS and CIA on some national security/emergency
preparedness stuff. So don't bother contacting us if you have any
criminal record. Yes we will check. :)
Cheers,
Roger
On Jul 7, at 4:09 PM, Charles Wyble wrote:
If you haven't already registered in CCR, you probably won't be ready
by the deadline.
socalwifi.net is registered and will be applying for a grant.
Roger Bly wrote:
I'm sure many of you have been lobbying for and will be involved in
projects related to new federal broadband stimulus money... in case
you missed it, the first round of funds have been released and the
$$ application process has begun.
New America Foundation has a good overview paper with strategy for
applying for $.
Quick summary is:
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on
July 1st released its Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for the
first round of grants under the Broadband Technology Opportunities
Program (BTOP) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA).
ARRA includes two categories of broadband funding: (1) $2.5 billion
for the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP); and (2) $4.7 billion
for BTOP.
It appears the the BTOP will favor "underserved" and "unserved"
areas and commercial providers.
There are regulations requiring open networks, neutrality,
advertising claims, etc. (as we expect to see a lot more of in the
near future for existing telco and network providers.)
The full paper released today is here:
http://www.newamerica.net/files/Summary,%20Concerns,%20and%20Strategic%20Guidance%20regarding%20Notice%20of%20Funds%20Availability%20for%20BTOP.pdf
Cheers,
Roger Bly
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