The Advance Colorado Broadband State & Local Dollars Grant Program (Advance-Local) will award state funding to middle mile, last mile and non-deployment projects. The Advance-Local program will complement federal broadband infrastructure programs and ensure we connect 99% of Colorado households to high-speed internet.
Webinar to review new grant program and documents for review
On Nov. 14, 2024, CBO hosted a webinar to discuss the key elements of the new Advance-Local grant program. Attendees used the opportunity to ask questions about the grant program and gain insights that will help you prepare your public comments.
Advance State & Local Dollars Grant Program
Advance-Local Grant Program Guidelines
The guidelines outline elements of the Advance-Local grant program such as scoring criteria, eligible entities and projects, eligible locations, timelines and much more.
Proposed Advance-Local Grant Program Guidelines
Advance-Local Appeals Policy
An appeals process will commence after the intent-to-award list is posted. This document outlines the details of that process.
Proposed Advance-Local Appeals Policy
Advance-Local Work Group
The Colorado Broadband Office will establish a group of stakeholders to solicit input on strategy for the Advance-Local grant program. Our ideal advisory group comprises industry associations, local governments, Tribal representatives, industry associations, other State agencies, broadband consumers, or other key stakeholders.
More information is coming soon...