Overview
The purpose of the Broadband Expansion Grant Program is to encourage the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability in underserved areas of the state. This state program was established in 2014 and follows statutory requirements set forth in
Wis. Stat. § 196.504.
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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Application deadline:
February 22, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. CST
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Matching funds required
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No, but it is a priority factor
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Docket Number |
5-BF-2023
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Questions related to application process | PSCStatebroadbandoffice@wisconsin.gov
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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.
Application Materials
The application materials for the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program are listed below.
Submitted Applications
Application Instructions
Grant Agreement
Eligibility Maps
These links will be updated after the grant announcement to reflect the newest coverage data available.
Check these links for updates.
Webinars
Recordings of each webinar will be posted on this page.
State Grant Application - Information and Overview, December 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Grant System Webinar, December 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
How to Map Your Project, December 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
State Grant Application #2 - Information and Overview, January 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Resources for Current State Broadband Grant Recipients
Reimbursement
Reporting
Other
Previously Awarded Broadband Grants
State Funded
2022
| 71 | $124,967,392
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5-BF-2022 | 2022 Awards
| 2022 Map
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2021
| 58
| $28,431,738
| 5-BF-2021
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2021 Awards
| 2021 Map
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2020
| 72
| $23,995,003
| 5-BF-2020
| 2020 Awards
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2020 Map
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2019
| 37
| $7,053,577
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5-BF-2019
| 2019 Awards
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2014-2019 Map
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2018: Round 2
| 46
| $7,688,982
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5-BF-2018
| 2018: Round 2 Awards
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2018: Round 1
| 13
| $1,500,000
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2018: Round 1 Awards
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2017
| 17
| $1,500,000
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5-BF-2017
| 2017 Awards
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2016
| 11
| $1,500,000
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5-BF-100
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2016 Awards
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2015
| 7
| $452,579
| 5-GT-100
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2015 Awards
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2014
| 7
| $500,000
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5-GF-237
| 2014 Awards
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