Federal Funding

The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) has created county level maps to support the deployment of the Capital Projects Funds in Colorado. These maps represent the most accurate information currently available to the CBO, including broadband coverage, infrastructure, community anchor institutions (CAIs), Broadband Fund awards, and a selection of federal funding information for each county. Please note that there are two maps to represent each county: one shows CAIs and Funding, and the other shows Infrastructure and Advertised Service. 
 

The CBO has posted a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Grant Services Program consulting and development for the Colorado Broadband Office Capital Project Funds (CPF) Grant Program. The RFP was published April 1 and closes May 2 at 2 p.m. MDT.

The Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) is hosting training webinars for service providers to learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): 

On Mar. 3 the CBO held an Executive Order Discussion to discuss the details of Executive Order D 2022 009. The discussion focused on the elements of the Broadband Strategic Plan, including the roadmap, the process for soliciting feedback and engaging industry and community leaders, and strategies to address digital connectivity across the state. 

On Feb. 17, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order directing the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) to develop a Broadband Strategic Plan to connect 99% of Colorado households to high-speed broadband by 2027. 

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On Jan. 21, the CBO held a Broadband Stakeholder Update meeting to provide updates on the Federal Broadband dollars and legislation, as well as the state's efforts to support these funds. 

The recording and slides from this meeting are now available. 

On Dec. 9, the CBO held a Broadband Stakeholder Update meeting to provide updates on the Federal Broadband dollars and legislation, as well as the state's efforts to support these funds.

The recording and slides from this meeting are now available. 

Other items referenced in this session:

The CBO will be hosting two listening sessions for a working group on generating a plan for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Funds (CPF). These sessions are scheduled for:

On Friday Nov. 5, Congress passed the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which includes $65 billion to ensure all Americans have access to reliable, affordable broadband. See the White House Fact Sheet for more information about the IIJA. 

Funding Programs: