North Florida Broadband Authority
1500 Mahan Drive
Suite 250
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5177
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Broadband Initiative Links
Federal Initiatives
- Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
- The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which administers the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, has pertinent updates and guidelines regarding the Recovery Act's goals.
- Broadband USA
- The Federal Government maintains a Web site with complete information on the Recovery Act's broadband initiatives, complete with all pertinent documents for anyone interested in following the grant submission process.
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration — Notice of Funds Available
- You can view the document detailing the process for the Federal Government to assist in increasing broadband Internet access in underserved areas.
- Recovery.gov
- View the progress of the Federal government's Recovery Act's spending and the projects it supports.
- United States Department of Agriculture — Rural Utility Services Telecommunications Program
- The USDA-RUS maintains several ARRA- and non-ARRA-funded projects to increase broadband penetration in rural and underserved areas. You can find more information on those efforts at their site.
State of Florida Information
- State of Florida Department of Management Services Broadband Initiative
- The State of Florida maintains a list of applicants for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 broadband initiative grant in Florida, detailing their proposed service areas. Information on State interests in these applicants, including meeting dates, are available.
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
- The North Florida Economic Development Partnership studies and encourages business growth in North Florida. It is a key supporter of the North Florida Broadband Authority and its effort to expand access to broadband Internet service in the area.