Purpose: The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Support Closing The Broadband Availability Gap And Support…

Purpose

Department of Commerce awarded $664.6M to New York State Urban Development Corporation for Purpose: the purpose of this grant is to support closing the broadband availability gap and support the development of a five-year action plan.the proposed project includes the following planning and pre-deployment activities: the proposed project includes: research and data collection, including initial identification of unserved locations and underserved locations consistent with rules, regulations, and processes commission has established for making determinations in broadband data maps; the development of a preliminary budget for pre-planning activities; publications, outreach, and communications support; providing technical assistance to potential subgrantees, including through workshops and events; training for employees of broadband program or office of eligible entity or employees or political subdivisions of…