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Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program

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Nearly every aspect of our lives involves technology. When the pandemic required residents to work, learn and connect with people and services from home, it accelerated the need for fast, reliable and affordable broadband access. That’s why we set a goal to connect 99% of Colorado households to high-speed broadband by the end of 2027. Our new Advance Colorado Broadband state-managed grant program will deploy federal funding for projects that invest in capital assets, bridge the state's digital divide and help Coloradans thrive anywhere in the state.

Stakeholder Roundtables

NEW! Quarterly Stakeholder Roundtable 
Please Note The Roundtable scheduled for Dec. 31, 2025 has been rescheduled to Dec. 10.

The CBO will hold quarterly stakeholder roundtables starting Mar. 26, 2025. These roundtables replace the bi-monthly Advance Colorado Broadband Roundtable calls. The CBO will provide updates on broadband initiatives and reserve time for Q&A sessions. Register for the Zoom series.

Listen to call recordings on our YouTube channel

Slide Decks

The CBO is monitoring the federal government shutdown and our partners should anticipate regular communication for the duration. In the meantime, please use these FAQs, which we will update periodically, and reach out to your program grant manager with any immediate questions.

Access recordings from past Community Roundtable meetings by clicking on the date.

 

Access recordings from past Industry Roundtable meetings by clicking on the date.

The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) established the Advance Colorado Consult Group to solicit input on applications and awards for the Advance Colorado Broadband grant program. Advance Consult Group members are made up of individuals who represent Local Government/Municipal entities, Tribal Territories, Industry Associations, other State agencies, broadband consumers and other key stakeholders.

Meeting Recordings can be found on our YouTube channel. 

Meetings Notes

Meeting Recordings can be found on our YouTube channel. 

The Technical Assistance Program exists to assist many unserved and underserved communities in our state that are eligible for federal funding but may not have the resources necessary to prepare, plan, apply for, and administer a federal grant. Through the program, eligible entities qualify for the support and services they will need to pursue these once-in-a-generation grant opportunities.

Learn more about the Technical Assistance Program

A Broadband Ready Community is a Colorado community that has taken steps to encourage broadband infrastructure deployment to connect its residents. Steps can include creating a broadband task force, surveying community members, involving schools, businesses and other community anchor institutions, creating budgets and timelines, reviewing local policies and speaking with providers.

The Colorado Broadband Office will certify broadband-ready communities and deem them on the right track and properly prepare to connect residents to high-speed, reliable internet for the betterment of residents and the community's economy.

Learn more about the Broadband Ready Community Program