Stimulus Update: Latest News on Broadband and Technology Funding Opportunities
October 2010
News, Publications & Client Alerts
FCC Releases National Broadband Plan, March 19, 2010
FCC’s National Broadband Plan Advances Numerous Initiatives To Foster Smart Grid Development,
March 17, 2010
Executive Summary - National Broadband Plan, March 15, 2010
NTIA/RUS Notices of Funds Availability, January 18, 2010
Commerce Department's NTIA and USDA's RUS Announce Availability of $4.8 Billion in Recovery Act Funding to Bring Broadband to More Americans, January 16, 2010
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Key Revisions in Second Notice of Funds Availability, January 15, 2010
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Quarterly Program Status Report, November 16, 2009
NTIA and RUS Start 2nd Round Process for Broadband Stimulus, November 13, 2009
NTIA and RUS Streamline Programs to Bring Broadband Jobs to More Americans, November 10, 2009
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Hearing: Oversight of the Broadband Stimulus Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, October 27, 2009
The Broadband Stimulus: What We Can Learn from Notices of Funds Availability, Fall 2009
Commerce And Agriculture Announce Strong Demand For First Round Of Funding To Bring Broadband, Jobs To More Americans, August 27, 2009
Landrieu Urges Applications for Broadband Internet Grants, August 5, 2009
Broadband Stimulus Now is Blocking and Tackling, July 10, 2009
NTIA Reports Confirm Application Timeline, Shed Light on Criteria, May 22, 2009
Voice over IP News, March 11, 2009
Accessing Broadband Funds Under the Stimulus Package, March 10, 2009
Government Notices
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), January 15, 2010
NTIA/RUS Request for Information, November 10, 2009
Congressional Research Service Report: Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, August 21, 2009
Frequently Asked Questons for BIP and BTOP, July 23, 2009
Congressional Research Service Report: Broadband Loan and Grant Programs in the USDA's Rural Utilities Service, July 13, 2009
Congressional Research Service Report: Broadband Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, July 8, 2009
NTIA/RUS Workshops, July 1, 2009
NOFA Application, July 1, 2009
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), July 1, 2009
NTIA Announces a Limited Waiver of the Recovery Act's Buy American Provision, June 26, 2009
Congressional Research Service Report: Resources for Grantseekers, March 24, 2009
FCC Request for Comment, March 24, 2009
NTIA/RUS Request for Information, March 12, 2009
Dow Lohnes/Dow Lohnes Government Strategies Webinars
February 2, 2010 - Broadband Funding - Round Two
Presented by:
J.G. Harrington, Dow Lohnes
Meg Miller, Dow Lohnes
Kenneth Salomon, Dow Lohnes Government Strategies
John Windhausen, Jr., Coordinator of the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition
Recording PowerPoint Slides
Representative Feedback:
"You guys are great! This was excellent. - Happy customer!"
July 7 and 9, 2009 - The Broadband Stimulus: Understanding the Notice of Funds Availability
Presented by:
J.G. Harrington, Dow Lohnes
Meg Miller, Dow Lohnes
Kenneth Salomon, Dow Lohnes Government Strategies
Recording (July 7) PowerPoint Slides Questions & Answers from the Session
Recording (July 9)
Representative Feedback:
"Presentation was clear, well organized ... very helpful."; "Great information ... looking forward to attending a workshop."; "Extremely helpful ... thank you!"
March 26, 2009 - The Stimulus Package: Broadband and Technology Opportunities for Commercial Entities, March 26, 2009
Presented by:
J.G. Harrington, Dow Lohnes
Kenneth Salomon, Dow Lohnes Government Strategies
David Murray, former Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Recording PowerPoint Slides Questions & Answers from the Session
Representative Feedback:
"Nicely done session. Great content and insights. Much appreciated!"; "A very good session. Very informative."; "Excellent conference - thanks."
March 26, 2009 - The Stimulus Package: Broadband and Technology Opportunities for Noncommercial Entities, March 26, 2009
Presented by:
J.G. Harrington, Dow Lohnes
Meg Miller, Dow Lohnes
Kenneth Salomon, Dow Lohnes Government Strategies
David Murray, former Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Recording PowerPoint Slides Questions & Answers from the Session
Representative Feedback:
"Great event. Thank you for hosting it, I hope you all will do more of these in the future."
NTIA/RUS Public Meeting Transcripts
March 24, 2009 - Session One
March 24, 2009 - Session Two
March 24, 2009 - Session Three
March 23, 2009 - Session One
March 23, 2009 - Session Two
March 23, 2009 - Session Three
March 19, 2009 - Session One
March 19, 2009 - Session Two
March 19, 2009 - Session Three
March 18, 2009 - Session One
March 18, 2009 - Session Two
March 18, 2009 - Session Three
March 17, 2009 - Session One
March 17, 2009 - Session Two
March 17, 2009 - Session Three
March 16, 2009 - Session One
March 16, 2009 - Session Two
March 16, 2009 - Session Three