Grants, Resources, Initiatives & Opportunities

There are resources available to help communities, organizations, businesses, and residents get broadband, training, and equipment.

Resources/Links

• Nationwide Recovery.gov
• NH Public Utilities Commission
• National Broadband Website
• FCC National Broadband Plan
• Measuring Broadband Report 2012
• Planning for Wireless Telecommunications
• FCC Broadband Progress Report 2012
• The NH Citizen Planner is a new website that is dedicated to grassroots efforts and volunteers working on planning issues in communities.  Using the process to promote broadband planning and tracking infrastructure in master plans.  Using model ordinances  and negotiation strategies in regards to cable, wireless, and telecommunications.  The new learning modules and video training is aimed at helping community volunteers through the public and private tracks to improve the quality of life for all.  Visit this new resource often at  http://extension.unh.edu/cp/
  
  
  

Stimulus Grants

There are 2 agencies that have been in charge of dispersing federal stimulus dollars for broadband deployment nation-wide. For the latest information regarding federal stimulus applications, awards, and notices, see:

• The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Opportunities Program (BTOP)
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program

• Network New Hampshire Now
• Bretton Woods Telephone
• Kearsarge Telephone (TDS)
• Merrimack Telephone (TDS)
• New Hampshire Broadband Mapping Program

Universal Service Fund Web Resources

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers the Universal Service Fund, providing communities across America with affordable telecommunications services.

• Schools and Libraries
• Rural Health Care
• High Cost
• Low Income
• USDA Rural Development