The National Telecommunications Infrastructure Administration (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) expanded the functionality of their www.broadbandusa.gov portal with a searchable database of Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) and Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) applications. The public can use the database to find out which organizations submitted proposals in the first funding round, read brief overviews of the proposed projects, and learn how much funding is being requested for program implementation. Organizations who are considering applying for future rounds of BTOP / BIP funding will find this database invaluable as they develop their proposal strategies.

BTOP will provide grants to fund broadband infrastructure, public computer centers and sustainable broadband adoption projects. BIP will make loans and grants to support broadband infrastructure development in rural areas.

Broadbandusa.gov is the online repository of information about economic stimulus efforts that will expand broadband access to unserved and underserved communities across the U.S., increase jobs, spur investments in technology and infrastructure, and provide long-term economic benefits.

The site contains information about funding opportunities for organizations working to expand broadband access in unserved and underserved communities.

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