Navigating Federal and State Funding Programs
May 24 – 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Remember when finding funding was the biggest challenge facing our industry? Well, in 2022 it feels like there is money falling from the sky! Okay, maybe that’s a stretch but there are $65 billion reasons why you should come to this session. Hear from leading industry experts who can break down the numerous federal and state funding buckets including the Infrastructure Bill, Tribal Connectivity, Minority Community Programs, State Grant programs and more! This session will help you navigate the funding waters including forming partnerships, State engagement, community engagement, grant preparation and eligibility, business modeling, sustainability to name a few. This session is for communities, providers and anyone interested in funding programs.
Speakers
Sarah Bleau
NTIA: Broadband Specialist
Bill Maguire
Connected Communities LLC: Founder