NYS Broadband

Read the NYS Broadband Strategy

What's New:

11.10.09 - RUS and NTIA Announce One Additional Round of Broadband Grant and Loan Funding
11.10.09 - RUS and NTIA Post RFI for Feedback on Round 1 and Suggestions for Final Round
10.14.09 - Governor David A. Paterson’s Project Recommendations to NTIA
Governor Paterson recommends funding for New York State broadband projects which advance the goals of the New York State Broadband Strategy.
09.09.09 - RUS and NTIA searchable database of all applications received during the first funding round
09.09.09 - New York State Broadband Proposals For Federal Stimulus Grants
New York State government agencies and non-government organizations have applied for federal stimulus grants to make broadband service universally available in unserved and underserved communities across the State. The projects will provide greater internet access to people throughout the State, increase digital literacy programs, and spur economic development.

The applications were submitted for broadband funding available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The projects demonstrate innovative approaches to bridge the digital divide and enhance New York's broadband capacity in communities across the State. The projects will benefit economic and community development efforts, improve public safety communications, expand online government services, provide new educational opportunities and leverage the State's university research and development capacity.

View the New York State broadband grant submissions

Broadband Federal Stimulus Flash Bulletins

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009. This legislation provides a nearly $800 billion boost to the American Economy. Approximately $374 billion is for programs that directly impact our State and New York is expected to receive $24.6 billion of that funding. The programs include funding for Medicaid, Education, Infrastructure and "shovel-ready" projects throughout New York State.

Broadband Federal Stimulus Initiatives

Broadband Internet The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act provides large-scale federal funding for broadband infrastructure and deployment. The infusion of funds represents the most significant one-time investment to date in broadband. There is $7.2 billion for investing in broadband, which is allocated between two programs.

The larger program is entitled the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program and contains $4.7 billion for competitive broadband grants and the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration to build broadband infrastructure and accelerate deployment in these unserved and underserved communities to promote economic development and job creation.

The Broadband Loans and Grants for Rural Areas Program includes $2.5 billion in funding for projects located in rural areas.

Broadband projects may be submitted by emailing the Broadband Stimulus Program Office at broadbandstimulus@cio.ny.gov

The NYS Council for Universal Broadband will lead and coordinate strategic planning efforts. The Council will also align the overall broadband strategy with broadband grant provisions of the economic stimulus bill which provides broadband access to underserved, unserved, and rural areas of the State.

NYS Broadband Stimulus Resources