Broadband Funding: An Overview of Funding Opportunities

August 8 – 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Moderator

Mike Lasky

Widelity: Principal

By June 2023, there will be a lot of buzz and excitement about the BEAD program as they announce state allocations on June 30th. The USDA ReConnect program may be open and receiving applications. The state Capital Projects Fund will be well underway. The NTIA Middle Mile program will have announced their grant winners. Brooke is an expert on all of these programs, rules, application requirements and post-award support requirements. She will bring insight into best practices and discuss how to tailor broadband projects to optimize their funding potential.

Speakers

Megan Beresford

Learn Design Apply Inc.: Director of Broadband Programs

Russell Elliott

Siskiyou Telephone Company: CEO

Mike Ellison

FiberLight: Vice President, Public Sector