EDUCAUSE Releases Latest Update on NTIA/RUS Broadband Funding Process

Created by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on May 15, 2009

EDUCAUSE has released an update on the broadband funding process currently underway at the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture. The May 15 memo provides a rough outline for the application process expected at the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). It also summarizes EDUCAUSE and other parties' submitted public comments on the government's broadband programs.

Additionally, in anticipation of the agencies' coming back with application requirements, the memo provides "key issues to watch" for in the new rules. These may include: openness, matching funds policies, middle mile rules, and whether the RUS provides grants, as opposed to their normal loans.

You can find the memo and other economic stimulus information here.

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		EDUCAUSE Releases Latest Update on NTIA/RUS Broadband Funding Process Created by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on May 15, 2009 EDUCAUSE has released an update on the broadband funding process currently underway at the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture. The May 15 memo provides a rough outline for the application process expected at the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). It also summarizes EDUCAUSE and other parties' submitted public comments on the government's broadband programs. Additionally, in anticipation of the agencies' coming back with application requirements, the memo provides "key issues to watch" for in the new rules. These may include: openness, matching funds policies, middle mile rules, and whether the RUS provides grants, as opposed to their normal loans. You can find the memo and other economic stimulus information here. Washington Update \| broadband \| Broadband Technology Opportunities Program \| National Broadband Policy \| NTIA \| RUS Anna's blog Login or register to post comments 159 reads
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