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CDOT is at the beginning phase of revamping the CDOT Dig Once Program to be in compliance with the MOBILE NOW Act, Sec 607 Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Title 23.

A new broadband project in Crowley County using money awarded from the CBO will connect 1,753 of the 5,600 homes in Crowley to fiber. Southern Colorado Economic Development District will receive the award and partner with SECOM, a provider in rural Colorado where there is limited high-speed internet access. Learn more about this federally-funded project.

With funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Capital Projects Fund (CPF), residents of Kiowa and Elizabeth are now enjoying fast, reliable internet access. These communities are the first to benefit from Colorado’s substantial allocation of nearly $1 billion from two federal programs aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure across the state. Read more.

Digital Inclusion Week is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration, where individuals and organizations across the nation host events and campaigns to promote and increase digital equity in their communities.

Colorado is taking big steps to connect ALL Coloradans to the digital world. Earlier this year, the Digital Equity Team published Colorado’s first Digital Access Plan.

Potential BEAD applicants can now access the BEAD application in the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Portal, as well as the timelines, key documents and information needed to apply on the Advance-BEAD page of our site.

All 14 of the 2024 CBO Road Shows have now been scheduled for this summer. There are still 6 to go, so make sure to check out the most up-to-date schedule. 

The CBO Road Show stops in all 14 of the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Planning Regions.

The CBO is traveling around the state to host a Summer Roadshow, where we will meet with broadband decision-makers and partners in every region. During the sessions a representative from the CBO will discuss all things broadband, including funding, mapping, broadband readiness, community engagement and digital equity. In addition, the CBO will cover updates specific to each locale. 

Check out the 2024 schedule.

CBO's Brandy Reitter named GoldenGov: State Executive of the Year

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Colorado’s Digital Access Plan, which outlines how to make internet access affordable, provide devices and offer essential digital skills training to empower Coloradans for a brighter, more connected future.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the release of its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for State Digital Equity Capacity Grants. This means Colorado's Digital Equity Team is currently working hard to apply for State Digital Equity Act Capacity Grant funds.