The document discusses the US broadband stimulus program which allocates $7.2 billion through the Department of Commerce's NTIA and the Department of Agriculture's RUS to expand broadband access. NTIA will administer 65% of funds, with 80% targeted towards unserved and underserved areas. The RUS will focus on rural areas without sufficient broadband access. The document provides details on funding amounts, eligible recipients and allowed uses, as well as award criteria and timing for both programs.

1. Broadband Stimulus Opportunity Review Grant Consulting, Inc. Philip B. Grant, PhD March 17, 2009

2. Broadband Stimulus Program --NTIA (Dept. of Commerce) --RUS (Agriculture Dept.)

3. Broadband Stimulus Program --NTIA (Dept. of Commerce) --RUS (Agriculture Dept.)

5. Context: U.S. Broadband Penetration Significant U.S. broadband penetration growth, but the U.S. lags other innovation-driven economies and geographic coverage, speed/capabilities, and affordability remain issues. Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project

6. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Broadband Stimulus Funding Mix The Dept. of Commerce’s NTIA unit will administer 65% of Broadband Stimulus funding. 100%=$7.2 Billion

7. NTIA Broadband Stimulus Program Breakdown 80% of NTIA stimulus funding targeted to extending broadband service delivery to unserved and underserved geographies and customer segments. 100%= 4.7 Billion $ Mil

8. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)—Dept. of Commerce

13. Rural Utilities Service (RUS)—Dept. of Agriculture

17. Broadband Stimulus Consulting Project