Overview
The purpose of the Broadband Expansion Grant Program is to encourage the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability in underserved areas of the state.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a clear and achievable plan to improve broadband communications services in one or more underserved areas in the state.
Who is eligible to apply
Eligible applicants include an organization, a telecommunications utility, or a city, village, town, or county that has established a legal partnership or joint venture arrangement with an otherwise qualified organization or telecommunications utility, and as such meets the eligibility requirements set forth in
Wis. Stat. § 196.504(1).
Currently accepting applications
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Yes
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Application deadline
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Thursday
March 17, 2022
4 p.m. CT
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Matching funds required
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No, but it is a priority factor
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Funding cycle
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State broadband funding grant
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Docket Number |
5-BF-2022
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Questions related to application process |
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Application Materials
The application materials for the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program are listed below.
Application Instructions
State Sample Draft Grant Agreement (Coming Soon)
Maps
These links will be updated after the grant announcement to reflect the newest coverage data available.
Check these links for updates.
Webinar
State Broadband Expansion Grants – Information and Overview
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. CT
Register for webinar
Forms for Current Broadband Grant Recipients
Reimbursement
Reporting
Other
FY2021 Awardee Map
FY2019 Grant SummaryFY2018, Round 2 Grant SummaryFY2018, Round 1 Grant SummaryFY2017 Grant SummaryFY2016 Grant SummaryFY2015 Grant Summary
FY2014 Grant Summary