Broadband Equity Funding Programs Overview

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MISTY ANN GILES
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406-444-2460
mistyann.giles@mt.gov
doa.mt.gov
 
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BEAD Program Deployment Steps
 
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program has separate and distinct steps for full enactment
to ensure transparency and the state’s most unserved and underserved areas are targeted.
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The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and
inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed
to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.
 
State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program
: A $60M formula grant program for states, territories and tribal
governments to develop digital equity plans.
 
State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
: A $1.44 billion formula grant program for states, territories,
and tribal governments. It will fund an annual grant program for five years in support of digital equity projects
and the implementation of digital equity plans.
 
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
: A $1.25 billion grant program. It will fund annual grant programs
for five years to implement digital equity projects.
 
Montana received $601K to support planning activities to develop the state’s digital equity plan for submission
to NTIA and application for formula grant funds; the state’s application is due in October 2023.
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BEAD and DE each require significant local coordination and public engagement to be eligible for funding.
 
Local Coordination Activities:
Statewide Roadshow in Billings, Glendive, Glasgow, Kalispell, Great Falls & Helena
Tribal Summit in Great Falls
Statewide Internet Survey
1:1 interactions / interviews with community leaders, telecommunication providers, etc.
Next Roadshow – December 5
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December 5
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 – Butte
December 6
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 – Missoula
December 7
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 – Havre
December 8
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 – Miles City
December 9
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 – Billings Tribal Outreach
 
Public Engagement Activities:
BEAD and DE each require the 5-Year Action Plan, Initial Proposal, Challenge Process, and Final Proposal be
published for public comment prior to submission to NTIA and enactment.
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Submit BEAD Planning Grant Application by 8/15
 
Develop BEAD 5-Year Action Plan within 270 days
 
Launch 
Round 2 Statewide 
Stakeholder Outreach
Publish 5-Year Action Plan for Public Comment
 
 
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Contact Us:
 
1.844.406.ARPA(2772) or visit 
connect.mt.gov
 
Misty Ann Giles, 
Director, Department of
Administration
406.444.2460 / 
mistyann.giles@mt.gov
 
Russ Katherman, 
State Architect and Engineer,
Department of Administration
406.444.3332 / 
rkatherman@mt.gov
 
Moriah Keller, Program Coordinator
406-444-4242 / 
moriah.keller@mt.gov
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Overview of broadband funding streams including BEAD Program, Digital Equity Act, and IIJA initiatives aimed at promoting digital inclusion, equity, and access. Details deployment steps, fund allocation, and key dates for BEAD Program. Digital Equity Act provides grants to promote digital equity and inclusion with a focus on enhancing skills and technology access. Montana received funding to develop a digital equity plan.


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  1. MISTY ANN GILES DIRECTOR 406-444-2460 mistyann.giles@mt.gov doa.mt.gov DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

  2. IIJA BROADBAND FUNDING STREAMS IIJA BROADBAND FUNDING STREAMS DIGITAL EQUITY MIDDLE MILE BEAD TRIBAL $42.45B $2.75B $2.00B $1.00B Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program Digital EquityAct Tribal Connectivity Technical Amendments Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Three programs that provide funding to promote digital inclusion and advance equity for all. They aim to ensure that all communities can access and use affordable, reliable high-speed internet to meet their needs and improve their lives. Aprogram to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, communities, and stakeholders to build infrastructure where we need it and increase adoption of high-speed internet. Aprogram to help tribal communities expand high- speed internet access and adoption on tribal lands. Aprogram to expand middle mile infrastructure, to reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas.

  3. BEAD Program Deployment Steps The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program has separate and distinct steps for full enactment to ensure transparency and the state s most unserved and underserved areas are targeted. Program Sequencing Key Dates Funding NOFO Released / Application Intake Opens May 13, 2022 Letter of Intent Due July 18, 2022 Request for Initial Planning Funds August 15, 2022 5-Year Action Plan Within 270 days of receipt of Initial Planning Funds Program Fund Allocation / Notice of Amounts On or after Broadband DATA Maps released Initial Proposal 180 days to submit after issuance of Notice of Available Amounts Challenge Process Challenge: Begins after submission of Initial Proposal + before allocation of BEAD funds Final Classification: After resolving challenges + at least 60 days before allocating funds for deployment 20% Funding Release Assistant Secretary shall make available to the Eligible Entity 20% of the grant funds Final Proposal and Release of Remaining 80% Funds No later than 12 months after approval of Initial Proposal

  4. DIGITAL EQUITY ACT DIGITAL EQUITY ACT The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy. State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program: A $60M formula grant program for states,territories and tribal governments to develop digital equity plans. State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: A $1.44 billion formula grant program for states, territories, and tribal governments. It will fund an annual grant program for five years in support of digital equity projects and the implementation of digital equity plans. Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program: A $1.25 billion grant program. It will fund annual grant programs for five years to implement digital equity projects. Montana received $601K to support planning activities to develop the state s digital equity plan for submission to NTIA and application for formula grant funds; the state s application is due in October 2023.

  5. LOCAL COORDINATION & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LOCAL COORDINATION & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT BEAD and DE each require significant local coordination and public engagement to be eligible for funding. Local Coordination Activities: Statewide Roadshow in Billings, Glendive, Glasgow, Kalispell, Great Falls & Helena Tribal Summit in Great Falls Statewide Internet Survey 1:1 interactions / interviews with community leaders, telecommunication providers, etc. Next Roadshow December 5th 9th December 5th Butte December 6th Missoula December 7th Havre December 8th Miles City December 9th Billings Tribal Outreach Public Engagement Activities: BEAD and DE each require the 5-Year Action Plan, Initial Proposal, Challenge Process, and Final Proposal be published for public comment prior to submission to NTIA and enactment.

  6. IIJA BROADBAND: NEXT STEPS IIJA BROADBAND: NEXT STEPS Submit BEAD Planning Grant Application by 8/15 Develop BEAD 5-Year Action Plan within 270 days Launch Round 2 Statewide Stakeholder Outreach Publish 5-Year Action Plan for Public Comment

  7. QUESTIONS QUESTIONS Contact Us: 1.844.406.ARPA(2772) or visit connect.mt.gov Misty Ann Giles, Director, Department of Administration 406.444.2460 / mistyann.giles@mt.gov Russ Katherman, State Architect and Engineer, Department of Administration 406.444.3332 / rkatherman@mt.gov Moriah Keller, Program Coordinator 406-444-4242 / moriah.keller@mt.gov

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