NTIA Awards $277M in Broadband Infrastructure Grants

NTIA awarded more than $277 million of its $288 million broadband infrastructure program funded through the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (see 2108240067) to 12 states and Guam, said the agency Friday. Funding will support last mile and middle projects to serve more than 133,000 unserved households. An additional grant for the remaining funding is in progress. Friday's announcement is "an incredible opportunity for American businesses and will make our country more competitive globally," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. NTIA is "eager to work closely with the grant recipients," said Administrator Alan Davidson. Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) said the ConnectMaine Authority's more than $28 million grant for last mile deployment will "help us make progress" on connecting all state residents to "reliable internet" by the end of 2024. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) also applauded the state Commerce Department's $7.3 million grant.