The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is preparing to give out millions of dollars to organizations across the state to support digital equity and broadband expansion. To figure out the best way to distribute that money, the state will rely on broadband maps to see which areas of the state have underserved or unserved addresses.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PABDA), established in February 2022, is currently developing statewide broadband plans that will guide how funds are distributed from two federal programs, Digital Equity Program and Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program. PABDA is also currently accepting grant applications for the Capital Projects Fund’s Broadband Infrastructure Program grant with a deadline of July 10. Organizations in the state whose leaders plan to apply for grants need an accurate broadband map to determine where there are gaps in broadband service, and to plan how they will ask for funds from PABDA.
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