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Did you know that billions of dollars in federal funds and grants are available to help you fast track your technology projects?
With so many opportunities, you want to be sure you get the most funding with the least amount of effort.
Join RUCKUS and special guest, the Grants Office, for this one-hour webinar about grant funding to support community wi-fi projects, including stimulus funding, upcoming funding from the IIJA, as well as other federal grant programs.
Stimulus Funds: Available Funding Opportunities
All information is subject to change. Check back often for updates.
CRRSA
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CRRSA)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Federal Government passed the $900B Consolidated Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Stimulus Bill in December 2020, providing over $140B in emergency funding to public sector, transportation, and healthcare agencies. Eligible uses of these funds include addressing digital equity/ digital divide, enabling hybrid/ remote work environments, and upgrading facility networks and infrastructure in order to meet new post-pandemic requirements.
ARPA
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued into 2021, the US Federal Government passed another monumental wave of emergency funding via the $1.9T American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). In addition to providing primary and higher education institutions, healthcare, and transportation agencies over $267B in new stimulus funding, another $350B was allocated to State and Local Government via the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The Federal Government has issued broad guidance for how State and Local Governments can use this aid for a variety of technology needs, including:
- Covering expenses, such as data and technology infrastructure improvements, to improve the design and execution of public health programs, as well as the administration and effectiveness of economic relief programs.
- Covering expenses related to delivering government services, including cybersecurity modernization.
- Paying for cybersecurity tools to protect water and sewer infrastructure.
- Includes $30.5 billion in federal funding to support the nation’s public transportation systems as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
IIJA
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
On November 15, 2021 President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), H.R.3684. This legislation represents a$1.2 trillion investment in addressing the nation’s aging infrastructure needs, especially over the next 5 years in the areas of broadband, water, energy, and IT systems. This money is not tied to a global emergency therefore the funding and subsequent funding programs will be rolled out gradually through 2022 and 2023.
BEADP
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEADP)
The BEAD Program is a $42.5 billion grant program designed to bridge the digital divide in rural areas and in states that consistently rank below others in broadband access. This is a brand new grant program developed out of the IIJA, which passed on November 15, 2021. Eligible uses for BEADP funds include:
- Unserved service projects (80% of locations in the proposal area lack access to reliable 25Mbps/3Mbps)
- Underserved service projects (80% of locations in the proposal area lack access to reliable 100Mbps/20Mbps service)
- Community anchor institutions (“CAIs”), such as schools, libraries, and hospitals, lacking access to 1Gbps service
- Data collection and broadband mapping
- Installing internet and Wi-Fi infrastructure or providing reduced-cost broadband within a multifamily residential building and
- Affordability, including for internet-capable devices
Expert Resources
Learn about the e-rate program, including eligibility requirements, and key areas of technology covered.
Read our guide on how to use public funding for your infrastructure projects.
Additional resources
Learn about FY22 Funding Allocations and Priorities to help support higher Ed technology & infrastructure
Join Commscope and Grants Office as we review the top federal agencies offering grants for higher education and what types of technology-enabled projects these funders will prioritize for support.
Guest Sponsor: Grants Office, LLC
Navigating Public Funding for Higher Education & eSports Initiatives
In this webinar, we explore the eSports funding landscape and exciting developments in campus gaming technology as well as funding options.
Steps to Understanding and Navigating Public Funding
CommScope’s RUCKUS team will answer questions about existing stimulus funding available through CARES and subsequent aid packages, update you on planned stimulus legislation and connect you to professional resources available through the Ruckus Grants Support Program.
What’s Next on the Funding Horizon for K-12: Stimulus Funding vs E-Rate
During this event, we’ll answer questions about existing stimulus funding available through CARES and subsequent aid packages, update you on planned stimulus legislation, discuss what is really on the horizon for the K-12 sector and connect you to professional resources available through the RUCKUS Grants Support Program.
Learn about FY22 Funding Allocations and Priorities to help support higher Ed technology & infrastructure
Join Commscope and Grants Office as we review the top federal agencies offering grants for higher education and what types of technology-enabled projects these funders will prioritize for support.
Guest Sponsor: Grants Office, LLC
Navigating Public Funding for Higher Education & eSports Initiatives
In this webinar, we explore the eSports funding landscape and exciting developments in campus gaming technology as well as funding options.
Steps to Understanding and Navigating Public Funding
CommScope’s RUCKUS team will answer questions about existing stimulus funding available through CARES and subsequent aid packages, update you on planned stimulus legislation and connect you to professional resources available through the Ruckus Grants Support Program.
What’s Next on the Funding Horizon for K-12: Stimulus Funding vs E-Rate
During this event, we’ll answer questions about existing stimulus funding available through CARES and subsequent aid packages, update you on planned stimulus legislation, discuss what is really on the horizon for the K-12 sector and connect you to professional resources available through the RUCKUS Grants Support Program.