Overview
At the discretion of the Governor, the Commission administers limited federal funds for the purpose of expanding broadband access, adoption, and affordability. The Commission will award up to $42 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program to invest in broadband construction and deployment that will provide high-quality internet to locations that lack access to adequate, affordable service.
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Who is Eligible to Apply
For-profit internet service providers, telecommunications utilities, co-operatives, local governments, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants.
Currently accepting applications
| No, the application period closed on November 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM CT.
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Matching funds required
| No, but it is a priority factor.
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Docket Number |
5-CPF-2023
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Questions related to application process | PSCCapitalProjectsFund@wisconsin.gov |
PSC Grants System
To apply for a PSC administered grant, applicants must submit an application using the PSC Grants System.
Use the application material below for details on grant eligibility, instructions on application responses and required documentation when submitting an application in the PSC Grants System.
Getting Started in the PSC Grants System
Resources for CPF Broadband Infrastructure Grant Recipients
CPF FAQs
Reimbursement
Monitoring
Reporting
Quarterly Reporting
Final Reporting
- Final Reporting Instructions (TBD)
- Final Reporting Webinar (TBD)
CPF Reporting Deadlines
2024
| Q2
| April 1 - June 30
| July 10, 2024
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Q3
| July 1 - September 30
| October 10, 2024
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Q4
| October 1 - December 31
| January 10, 2025 |
2025
| Q1
| January 1 - March 31
| April 10, 2025
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Q2
| April 1 - June 30
| July 10, 2025
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Q3
| July 1 - September 30
| October 10, 2025
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Q4
| October 1 - December 31
| January 9, 2026
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2026
| Q1
| January 1 - March 31
| April 10, 2026
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Q2
| April 1 - June 30
| July 10, 2026
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Q3
| July 1- September 30
| October 9, 2026
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Q4
| TBD
| TBD |
Final Report
| End of Project* | Within 30 Days of Project Completion
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*Final reports are due when the project is completed; may be prior to end of performance period.
CPF Broadband Infrastructure Grant Awards
2023 CPF
| 28
| $41,877,262
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| 2023 CPF Map
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2022 CPF-ARPA
| 2
| $1,282,809
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