NTIA 'One-Stop Shop' for Help on IIJA Grants: Davidson

Administrator Alan Davidson said he sees NTIA as a “one-stop shop” for entities to seek assistance as they apply for broadband money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The $65 billion in connectivity funding included in IIJA, including $48 billion under NTIA administration, is an “incredible chance to connect everyone,” Davidson told a U.S. Conference of Mayors event Friday. He took office Jan. 14. Davidson urged applicants to “have a plan” since “there are so many pots of money” available via IIJA for broadband. The more than $42 billion in state grants coming from NTIA is “the biggest pot, but there are lots of other pots of money,” he said. NTIA’s “got information about where to find grants” and staff will “provide you technical assistance” during the application process. The agency seeks comment through Feb. 4 on rules for its IIJA broadband grant programs (see 2201070048).