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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE SYSTEM

Mayor's Order 2009-132
July 30, 2009
SUBJECT: Designation of Agency to Receive Federal Stimulus Grants
ORIGINATING AGENCY: Office ofthe Mayor
By virtue ofthe authority vested in me as Mayor of the District of Columbia by sections
422(4) and (11) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973, as amended,
Pub. L. No. 93-198, 87 Stat. 790; D.C. Official Code 1-204.22(4) and (11), and
consistent with section 1 06(i)(2) of the Broadband Data Improvement (BDIA),
approved October 10,2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4102; 47 U.S. C. 1304 (i)
(2)), and section 600l(e)(l)(a) of Division B ofthe American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of2009 (ARRA), approved February 17,2009 (Pub. L. No. 111-5, 123
Stat. 512, 47 U.S.C. 1305(e)(l)(a)), it is hereby ORDERED that:
I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this Order is to designate an agency of the District of Columbia
Government to receive grants pursuant to the BDIA and the ARRK
II. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRICT AGENCIES
A. The BDIA established the State Broadband and Development Grant Program to
promote broadband availability and adoption. Section 106(b)(1) ofthe BDIA directs
the Secretary of Commerce to award grants to "eligible entities" to fund initiatives to
identify and track the availability and adoption of broadband in the entities'
jurisdictions. Section 106(i)(2) of the BDIA defines "eligible as "an agency or
instrumentality of a State, or a municipality or other subdivision" that is also "the
single eligible entity of the uurisdiction] that has been designated by the uurisdiction]
to receive a grant under [the BDIA]." By this Order, I Office of the
ChiefTechnology Officer (OCTO) as the District of Columbia Govemment's
''eligible entity" to receive a grant under the BDIA.
B. Section 6001 of Division B of the ARRA established the Broadband Jeclmology
Opportunities Program (BTOP) to accelerate broadband deploynietit to l.mserved and
underserved areas. Section600l(e)(l)(A) states, "To be eligible for a grant under the
program, an applicant shall ... be a state or political subdivision thereof, r or] the
District of Columbia ... ". At the request of the City Administrator, OCTO is leading
the District's efforts to obtain BTOP funding for the District. By this Order, I
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III. INCONSISTENT ORDERS SUPERSEDED
This Order shall supersede all pre-existing Orders to the extent of any inconsistency.
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IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Order shall become effective immediately.
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Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Lawrence E. Strickling
State Broadband Data and Development Grant
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NO FA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
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The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint
purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)) Pub. L. 111-
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that
collect. comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
statewide initiatives directed at broadband planning.
Background
Section 6001 (1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
comprehensive, interactive .. and searchable nationwide inventory map of existing broadband
service capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which
. broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider .
throughout each State.
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The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
broadbandmap accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
2011. Jhe Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA
and for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory map.
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The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
t 06 of the BD IA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
' award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and
track the adoption and availability of broadband services within each State.
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In effecting this
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State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
-------. -----Appl.1cations, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See alSo, State Broaabrui(fData ana-Development Grant
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Cladfication ofPeriod ofPerformance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009). '
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Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
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Recovery Act, Title II, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the
gathering of broadband-related data at the State level and the development of statewide
broadband maps.
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Under the BDIA" each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program
grants.
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Such entities must be (i) an agency or instrumentality of a State, or a municipality or
other subdivision (or agency or instrumentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a nonprofit orgar!zation that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the
State.
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SDBB Grant Program NO:FA
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be
made (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,
and seh;;ction process for competitive awards. A copy of the NOFA and subsequent
clarifications ofthe NOF A are attached for your information .
. Certification of Review and Selection Process
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Territories and the
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the first four states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Arkansas,
District of Columbia, New York, d West Vir a. d the award of
$2,081,238 for Connect Arkansas; 1,493,286 for the District of C a' Office ofthe Chief
Technology Officer; $2,548,101 for the New York State Office of Cyber Secmity & Critical
Infrastructure and $1,404,674 to the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey. A copy of
the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects,
and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
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Ul\IITEIJ STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Smwctmy fm Communications
and Information
Washington, D.C. 20230
MEMORANDUM FOR: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
lawrence E. Strickling ~ ~
August 18, 2010 v (_)
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Award Amendments
Background
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On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Inform;
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation or Applications to provide guidelines for
the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD} Grant Program.
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The SBDD Grant Program is a
competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act}, Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDlA}, Pub. L 110w385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing
State-level broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map,
and initiating statewide planning and broadband implementation efforts. Grantees initially received two
years of funding to assess and display broadband availability and up to five years of funding, limited to
. $500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award period. The NOFA also provided that
subsequent funding would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
and the availability of funds.
f t e ~ conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
applications and supplement their funding requests to further meet the SBDD purposes over the original
five-year award period. NTIA's decision to invite these amendments was based on (i) the importance of
maintaining state-level broadband data collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
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objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Mapj {ii} the initial and promising
results ofthe first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
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Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 {July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, i4 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
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the initial $500,000 grants, for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
broadband and lT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be made .
(mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the.
NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Review Process for Amended Applications
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award (OneEconomy Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guam)
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submitted an amended application. NTIA is these
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states below that NTIA has
reviewed and approved. I he.reby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
Grant Program NOFA was followed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
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Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
I Awardee: .
Connected Nation
California Public Utilities Commission
Governor's Office of Information Technology
Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Georgia Technology Authority
Puget Sound Group for Teaching, learning and Technology
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Commonwealth of Kentucky/ Office of Technology
Connected Nation
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$4,457,388
$5/637,544
$3,273,107 '

$3,036,240 .
$2,653,857
$3/515/682
$4,397,431
$3,213,717 .
$2,761,171
Mississippi

Office ofthe Governor, State of Mississippi

$4,997,013
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
New Jersey Office of Information Technology
New Mexico Department of Information Technology
Connected Nation
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
Total I
$2,927,813
$2,876,905
$2,565,115
$3,207,127
ssz,o6s,640 I
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, . the
projects, and amounts. recommended for the proposed_ award is also attached.
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ST.c'\.TE CAPITOL
MONTGOl\.fERY, ALABAMA 36130
BoB RILEY
GoVERNOR

FAX: (334) 242-0937
August 11, 2009
Mr. Larry Strickling
Administrator
STATE OF ALABAMA
National Telecommunication and Information Administrator
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230-0001
Dear Mr. Strickling:
This letter hereby designates the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
(ADECA), a member of the Alabama Broadband Initiative Advisory Board (ALBI), and acting
as fiscal agent of ALBI and on behalf of ALBI and the Office of the Governor of Alabama, as
the designated single eligible entity in the state to apply for and receive federal funds under the
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program pursuant to the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA), P .L. 111-5 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Title
1 ofP.L. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096. The Alabama Broadband Initiative was established by
Executive Order 42, dated May 22, 2008, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The BDIA indicates that states can designate one single eligible entity to conduct broadband
mapping for the state. Further, the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) issued by the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on July 1, 2009 expressly allows
for a state agency to be such a designated entity for the state.
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According to the NOF A,
applications for funding under the BDIA and ARRA require every eligible applicant to submit a
letter of state designation? This letter is intended to serve that purpose for the State of Alabama.
Should you have any inquiries or questions regarding this matter, you can contact Mrs. Kathy
Johnson, Director of the Alabama Broadband Initiative, at (334) 353-8760 or .
Kathy.johnson@govemor.alabama.gov.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information
Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D.
Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and lnformation
Applications
Anne Neville
National Broadband Mapping Program Director
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program- Grant
Application Approval: Alabama, Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming
October 29, 2009
This memorandum presents for your a-pproval the third set of Grant Applications that the Office of
Telecommunications and Information Applications (OTIA) recommends for funding under the State
Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program. It also outlines the process the SBDD
Program Staff used to review and evaluate the Applications presented in this memorandum.
Specifically, as more fully below, Program Staff recommends the approval of funding
requests for four (4} Applicants. These approvals total $7,239,169 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Subsequent to your approval, these Applications will be sent to the National Institute of Standards and
Technology {NIST) Grants Office fur approval and award. It is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
require additional information from a grantee prior to award of the grants. If additional non-technical
Information is necessary, you will be notified.
DISCUSSION:
The funding recommendations set forth below are based upon Program Staff findings following an
extensive review process used to evaluate each Application. Each Application was reviewed in four
stages:
1. Upon receipt, Program Staff reviewed the Application to ensure that it met or could meet the
criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA},
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in particular that the
Applicant was the single designated entity its respective State.
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Each Application
was then reviewed by a panel of at least three subject matter experts who provided written
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feedback to Program Staff. Program Staff compiled the comments from the reviewers to
develop a comprehensive view of each funding request.
2. Program Staff conducted a programmatic review that included analysis of the Application for
policy determinations and conformity with programmatic goals and incorporated the relevant
comments of the subject matter experts. Where necessary, subject matter experts were asked
to review specific parts of the Application in order to provide additional analysis outside the
expertise of the Program Staff.
3. Program Staff communicated with representatives of each Application to obtain answers to any
outstanding questions and request additional information when necessary.
Each of these steps is discussed more fully in sections A, Band C below. Section D describes the
process used to select Applicatipns to be recommended for funding. Finally, Section E describes the
documentation prepared to support these recommendations. Attachment I contains individual
summary pages synthesizing the Applications and reviewer evaluation from the States recommended
for funding.
A. Eligibility Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
Program Staff conducted an Eligibility Review of each Application to e-->1aluatewhether the submission
either met or could meet, with additional information, the eligibility criteria described in Section V of
the NOFA. To obtain an award, an Applicant under the Program must meet the following
requirements:
Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide documentation that it has been
designated by the Governor as the single eligible entity that may file an Application on
behalf of that State.
Matching Funds: The Applicant must document its capacity to provide matching funds.
Costs: The Applicant must only include costs that are reasonable, allocable, necessary to
the project and comply with funding statute requirements.
Funding Restrictions: The Applicant must document that funds will not be used for any
casino or other gambling establisbment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
the type and in the format provided in the Technical Appendix as clarified/ from all
commercial or public providers of broadband services in their respective States,
included, but not limited to, commercial or public providers of broadband service to
Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, Community Anchor Institutions or agencies
or municipalities.
Confidentiality: The Applicant must document that it will treat any matter that is a
trade secret. commercial or financial information, or privileged or confidential, as a
record not subject to public disclosure except as otherwise mutually agreed to by the
broadband service provider and the entity, Additionally, the Applicant must document
that it will not agree to a more restrictive definition of Confidential Information than the
definition adopted by this Program.
Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
nondisclosure agreements that restrict the providing of all data collected under this
Program to NTIA nor restrict NTIA's use of such data as contemplated under the NOFA.
B. Expert Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
An expert review of the Applications was conducted to elicit comments, concerns and suggestions for
approval by subject matter experts. The expert review panels included approximately 30 experts from
local, state, and Federal universities and the private sector. These experts were selected
because oftheir experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), project management, and
broadband. The expert reviewers were subdivided into panels of at least three reviewers each. Each
panel then reviewed Applications from six to seven States. The panels were constructed to ensure that
reviewers did not have a conflict of interest.
The expert reviewers independently evaluated the Applications based on an established set of review
criteria. After completing their individual examination of the submissions, each panel held a voluntary
review call to allow each panelist to provide his/her evaluation of each proposal. A facilitator assisted
each panel through the discussion and ensured that all points of view were heard, but the reviewers
did not provide consensus advice on the submissions. In addition, a scribe assisted each panel to take
notes and document the discussions.
The Program Office maintains on file backup documentation containing the reviewers' signed conflict
of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materials are available for
review upon your request.
C. Programmatic Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
Each Application's Programmatic Review was led by one member of the Program Staff and the team
discussed each Application together to ensure consistency among approaches. Program Staff began
reviewing Applications during the Expert Review, but completed them only after the expert reviewers
submitted their evaluations and Program Staff completed review of these submissions. During the
Programmatic Review, Program Staff evaluated the proposal for policy determinations and conformity
with programmatic goals. As part of the review process, Program Staff ensured that the eligibility
criteria had been met. If it was determined that the eligibility criteria had not been met or required
additional information in order to make that determination, Program Staff contacted the Applicant and
requested this information in writing. Staff followed this same procedure for cases in which it was
unclear whether the Application met programmatic or policy priorities.
Once Program Staff had all information required to make a recommendation, Staff completed a
D. Selection Process Used to Recommend Awarded Amounts
The Program Staff compiled the evaluations and comments from the program and expert reviews to
determine whether to recommend the award or award with special conditions. As mentioned above,
Program Staff then conducted a series of meetings to assess program review comments and expert
review individual scores; Program Staff evaluated both the funds requested for broadband mapping
purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In cases where broadband mapping .
requests were fundable or could be fundable with minimal adjustments but the broadband planning
requests required significant revision, Program Staff has recommended Application approval with a
special award condition prohibiting the use of broadband planning funds until additional information is
provided by the Applicant. Consistent with the NOFA clarification regarding period of performance,
Program Staff has reviewed the budget submissions for broadband mapping purposes for each
Application for the full five year period, but has recommended awards for an initial two year period.
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Program Staff recommend individual Applications for approval if such Applications dearly demonstrate
how they will meet program requirements and goals. The expert reviewer scores were used as a
reference; however, no minimums or cut-off scores were applied to the submissions.
The Program Director has presented this slate of recommended grant awards to the OTIA Associate
Administrator, Dr. Bernadette Mcguire-Rivera, who reviewed and approved the
E. Supporting Documentation for Award Recommendations
Attachment I to this memorandum contains an individual assessment summary for each State that
Program Staff is recommending for approval offunding. The assessment summary generally describes
the proposed project{.s) contained in the Application. The summary also contains a program review
section that addresses whether the State met the requirements of the Program as described in the
NOFA of the program, and an expert review section that summarizes general comments from the panel
of expert reviewers.
RECOMMENDATION:
As the selecting official, you have the authority to make the final award selections taking into
consideration the Program Director's recommendations, the selection factors contained in Section
II.C.3 of the NOFA, and whether the Applications satisfy the program's stated purposes.
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for four (4) that have satisfied program
requirements of the SBDD Grant Program.
Please check your decision for each State and sign below. Please also sign the attached decision
memorandum for the NIST Grants Office.
State Federal Funds
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Alabama: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $1,896,323
Idaho: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology $1,832,357
Wisconsin: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin $1,717,684
Wyoming: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology $1,792,805
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Assistant Secretary for Communic
Attachment 1: Individual Summary Pages: Alabama, Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming
cc: Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Overview: The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is the designated entity for
the state of Alabama. ADECA is serving as the fiscal agent for another Alabama state entity, the Alabama
Broadband Initiative (ALB I), which will perform day-to-day oversight and management of the Program. ADECA is
requesting $1,896,323 for both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The application requested
$1,433,119 tp conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and
$463,204 for the s t of broadband planning for two {2} years. The application, inclusive of all additional and
clarifying information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the collection of the
required data, provides a strong verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable and
necessary to the project. Furthermore, the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which has prior
experience with broadband and geographic information systems (GIS) in the state and which includes a
contractor with both Alabama-specific and nationa.l experience mapping broadband. ADECA's contra,ctors have
been engaged in mapping broadband in Alabama for much of the past year and have become very familiar with
the particular needs of the state. Lastly, ADECA's contractors are providing broadband mapping contractual
services in several other states and have illustrated an ability to leverage national resources to reduce costs and
achieve economies of scale in each.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the ADECA's application. Two ofthe three reviewers rated
the application very highly. In specific, reviewers commented that ADECA submitted a "Strong application" with
"some minor areas that are open to suggestions for improvement." One reviewer felt that the application
lacked adequate detail on "repeated updating of data" and "collaboration." Another reviewer believed that the
application was an "excellent write up with lots of significant details" which "recognized problem areas."
Conversely, this reviewer also expressed concerns over whether the application proposed sufficient state
involvement in the projec:::t. After negotiating certain changes to the project proposal with the ADECA, Program
Staff is confident that the application meets program requirements.
Program Review: ADECA's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
subsequent clarifications. The application, as supplemented through negotiation, was detailed, thorough, and
directed towards addressing Alabama's specific needs. Furthermore, ADECA provided a detailed description of
the proposed approach to data collection and verification.
Though ADECA is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the linkAmerica Alliance for
most services related to the mapping effort, ADECA has demonstrated that it will have a high degree of direct
involvement and that there will be significant involvement by other state government stakeholders. The
Director of ALB I, who is appqinted by and serves under the Governor, will be working solely on the project; will
oversee all aspects of the project, and will manage the contract with the consultants. Also, indicative of the
broad range of entities involved in the project, the 35-m ember ALBI Advisory Board includes the state CIO
{representing the state division that houses GIS); directors/commissfoners of the Alabama Development Office,
the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Department Agriculture and Industries, Bureau of Tourism
and Travel, Rural Action Commission, Department of Homeland Security, Supercomputer Authority, Commission
associations of county commissioners, the league of municipalities and chambers of commerce. ADECA will also
engage the State of Alabama Indian Affairs Commission in coordinating with the state's Native American
population. ADECA also coordinates with the Public Service Commission, providing updates and integrating
feedback into the project plan.
ADECA expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the provider.
Relying on their contractors' standard method, ADECA proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach"
through which it will collect data using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in
the collection of data, and model coverage using infrastructure information and applying engineering estimates.
ADECA then proposes to correct any errors in the data through multiple verification cycles. Methods of
verification include engineering estimation, online web surveys and speed tests, consumer surveys, cost
modeling, sample internal line qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. ADECA also
proposes to use provider and public review of purported coverage areas to check the accuracy of mapped
coverage and to focus verification efforts on geographic areas with a high risk of error, such as rural areas.
ADECA's request for $463,204 in planning funds over two years is substantiated by a dear description of its
intended course of action to address key problem areas inhibiting Alabama from expanding broadband adoption
and utilization. ADECA intend to implement a plan driven by the ALB I board and the Governor's office to form a
statewide broadband planning network engaging communities throughout Alabama in regional collaboration for
the advancement of broadband access and adoption. The planning network would be made up of eight Regional
Adoption Teams organized within the geographic boundaries of established Alabama Rural Action Commission
regions. These teams would be formed and run by a full-time state planning coordinator and eight regional
coordinators, with assistance from the Alabama Chamber of Commerce and volunteers state-wide. Additionally
ADECA proposes extensive data-gathering and analysis, including. development of a '
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demand map" to display
how deployed broadband services match demand from key community anchor institutions.
During the negotiation process, staff sought additional clarifying information regarding several categories,
including, but not limited to, the methods of data collectipn, integration with state government, security
measures for the protection of data, the allocation of funding under the proposed budget, the sufficiency of
proposed in-kind contributions, and the amount required for particular budget items and activities. In many .
cases, additional information was sufficient to resolve questions or concerns about the grant applications, in
other cases the staff requested adjustments to the project plan in order to ensure that the proposed plan met
program requirements. In response to these queries and .requests for revisions, ADECA, coordinating \(llith their
contractors, supplied additional information and made changes that strengthened the quality of its application.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the Alabama
Department of Economic and Community Affair's grant proposal in the amount of $1,896,323.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC} is the designated entity for the state of Wisconsin.
The PSC is requesting $1,717,684 for both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The application
requested $1,232,32& to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and
2011 and $485,356 for the cost of broadband planning for three (3) years. The application, inclusive of all
additional and clarii\fing information provided by the Applicant durlrtg the negotiation phase, proposes the
collection of the required data, provides a strong verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, .
allocable and necessary to the project. Furthermore, the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which
has prior experience with broadband and geographic information systems (GIS) in the state and which includes a
contractor with national experience mapping broadband. Lastly, the PSC's contractors are providing broadband
mapping contractual services in several other states and have illustrated an ability to leverage national
resources to reduce costs and achieve economies of scale in each.
EKpert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the PSC's application. Overall, the panel indicated that the
application lacked important details and was not very strong. In specific, one reviewer commented that they
"have confidence that maps will be developed based on the past strong experience ofLinkAMERICA, but many
details are missing and the funding pays for an external contractor to perform the work with little collaboration
evidenced inside the state broadband and GIS communities." Another reviewer noted that the application was
"generally very vague on specific actions." It is worth noting that the application was very similar to the three
other linkAmerica-related applications but received significantly worse reviews. After working with the PSC and
LinkAmerica, Staff has now received detailed answers to concerns raised by reviewers. In particular, st!lff
requested fuller explanation of the roles of particular Wisconsin state agencies in coordinating with lin !<America
and coordinating the program, asked for greater leveraging of existing state resources and data sets, requested
greater detail on the collection of data (including confirmation of adherence to particular GIS standards), and
proposed solutions for insu#k:ieflt provider cooperation. In addition, staff requested numerous
clarifications of budget costs to ensure the reasonableness of budget amounts and appropriate allocation of
resources. After receiving responses to numerous questions, Program Staff is confident that the application
meets program standards.
Program Review: The PSC's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
directed towards addressing Wisconsin's specific needs. Furthermore, the PSC provided a detailed description
ofthe proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification.
Though the PSC is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the linkAmerica Alliance for
most services related to the mapping effort, the PSC has demonstrated that it will have a high degree of direct
involvement and that there will be significant involvement by other state government stakeholders. As the
state's lead telecommunications regulator, the PSC has statutory authority over many Wisconsin broadband
service providers and the ability to, if necessary, compel the production of data. State personnel who will be
dedicating time to the project include the Assistant Administrator of the PSC as well as several additional PSC
In addition to overseeing the project, the PSC will coordinate the use of existing state resources (including GIS
data and provider lists) and will serve as liaison with provider trade associations to ensure quick response to the
NDA and survey data requests. The PSC will host vendor and stakeholder meetings and participate in outreach
to implement the planning program.
Other than the PSC, numerous Wisconsin governmental and non-governmental stakeholders will be involved in
the process. These entities include, but are not limited to, the Departments of Commerce, Agriculture, Trade
and Consumer Protection, Administration and Public Instruction (particularly the Libraries Division). In addition,
the PSC will collaborate with Regional Planning Councils and the University of Wisconsin and the Technical
Colleges Systems. For example, the state of Wisconsin maintains a GIS repository that has already been made
available to the PSC's contractors and t ~ University of Wisconsin (and Information and Computer Graphics
Department has committed to cooperating and sharing data for the project.
The PSC expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the provider.
Relying on their contractor's standard method, the PSC proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach"
The PSC then proposes to correct any errors in the data through multiple verification cycles. Methods of
modeling, sample internal line qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testtng. The PSC also
The PSC's request for $485,356 in planning funds over three years is substantiated by a clear description of its
intended course of action to address key problem areas inhibiting Wisconsin from expanding broadband
adoption and utilization. The PSC intends to implement a range of data gathering and outreach efforts to
identify and remove barriers created by limited information exchange and lack of collaboration to expand
broadband adoption and use, a lack of valid and reliable data regarding service needs and barriers to adoption,
the inability to accurately articulate levels of current and future demand of broadband, and the absence of
coordinated regional leadership to plan and implement sustainable adoption. Particular efforts will include
extensive surveying, stakeholder interviews, facilitation of regional technology planning teams, and
development of a "demand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand from key
community anchor institutions.
including, but not limited to, the methods of data collection, integration with state government, security
measures for the protection of data, the allocation offunding under the proposed budget, the sufficiency of
proposed in-kind contributions, and the amount required for particular budget items and activities. In many
program requirements. !n response to these queries and requests for revisions, the PSC, coordinating with their
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the Public Service
Commission of Wisconsin's grant proposal in the amount of $1,717,684.
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Idaho)
Overview: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is the designated entity for the state of.
Idaho and is the lead entity in a joint partnership of several mapping, surveying, engineering and consulting
companies that form the UnkAmerica Alliance (LinkAmerica). Lin kAme rica is requesting $1,832,357 for both
broadband mapping and broadband planning. The application requested $1,339,773 to conduct a statewide
geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $492;584 for the cost of broadband
planning for three {3) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by
the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the collection of the required data, provides a strong
verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable and necessary to the project. Furthermore,
the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which has national mapping broadband and
proposes working closely with multiple governmental and non-governmental stakeholders at the state and local
levels. Lastly, the Applicant's contractors providing broadband mapping contractual services in several other
states and have illustrated an ability to leverage national resources to reduce costs and achieve economies of
scale in each.
Expert Review: Four expert reviewers evaluated UnkAmerica's application. Overall, the panel indicated that
the application was excellent .. In specific, reviewers commented that LinkAmerica submitted "a well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative.'/ Another reviewer noted that linkAmerica's
proposal was "very good overall" but felt that it needed more collaboration. A third reviewer stated that
LinkAmerica had submitted an "excellent proposal" and that "the experience this group has with the other
ongoing projects is obvious and apparent in the structure of the proposal." However/ this same reviewer
expressed concerns over whether the Applicant could accomplish multiple state projects simultaneously. In the
negotiation phase, Program Staff addressed the concerns voiced by the technical reviewers and believe that the
application meets program standards.
Program Review: LinkAmerica's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
directed towards addressing Idaho's specific needs. Furthermore, UnkAmerica provided a detailed description
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. UnkAmerfca also demonstrated strong
involvement by state government stakeholders.
Lin kAme rica expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the
provider. Lin kAme rica proposes using a provider-based '
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Tapestry Approach" through which it will collect data
using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in the collection of data, and ri1ddel
coverage using infrastructure information and applying engineering estimates. LinkAmerica then proposes to
correct any errors in the data through multiple verification cycles. Methods of verification include, engineering
estimation, online web surveys and speed tests, consumer surveys, cost modeling, sample internal line
qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. LinkAmerica also proposes to use provider and
public review of purported coverage areas to check the accuracy of mapped coverage and to focus verification
_a; _ ... hir e.reoe.c with ::l hit:rh ric;k of f'rror. such as rural areas.
Though linkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Idaho state
entities will be highly involved in the process. For example, Idaho is hiring a new "Statewide Framework
Coordinator" who will be a state employee working under the state CIO and charged with working with
LinkAnierica and identifying and assisting in the use of existing state assets. Also, the state geographic
information officer {GIO) is actively working on the project and is facilitating the use of all existing state
geographic information system {GIS) resources. Furthermore, UnkAmerica will be working closely with the state
CIO, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of
Homeland Security, Department of Education, the Idaho Education Network and numerous state universities
and community colleges. Finally, UnkAmerica has established a ((Stewardship Program" for states through which
they are working to ensure that the data, maps, studies and other outputs are made available to stakeholders
across the state. The program includes a data-sharing portal, workshops, and program funding guidance.
LinkAmerica's request for $492,584 in planning funds over three years is substantiated by a clear description of
its intended course of action to assist the state of Idaho in addressing key problem areas inhibiting the state
from broadband adoption-and utilization. Idaho has engaged UnkAmerica to assist in this task and
LinkAmerica is working closely with the state CIO and other state officials in effecting the state's plan-ning goals.
The first stage of the Idaho planning effort involves an assessment by linkAmerica of current organizations at
the state, regional and local levels that are presently engaged in, or potentially can be engaged, in advancing
state broadband objectives. This effort will be further coupled with data gathering and outreach efforts
throughout the state at the local level designed to facilitate the development of local solutions to broadband
barriers. Particular efforts will include extensive surveying, stakeholder interviews, community meetings and
facilitation of regional technology planning teams: In addition, LinkAmerica will use the inputs from this process
to develop of a "demand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand from key
community anchor institutions. The purpose of the planning process is to gather the necessary information
about state needs and resources that will aid the state government and the local stakeholders in making
informed determinations of what the state and local broadband pTans should entail. The CIO, and other state
government policy makers, will guide every step of the process in ensuring that the planning effort provides the
necessary information for their ultimate policy determinations.
including, but not limited to, the methods of data collection, integration with state government,
measures for the protection of data, thE! allocation of funding under the proposed budget, the sufficiency of
proposed in-kind contributions, and the amount required for particular budget items and activities. We a'so
clarified with Idaho and LinkAmerica that the state is driving the planning effort from a policy perspective. In
many cases, additional information was sufficient to resolve questions or concerns about the grant applications,
in other cases the staff requested adjustments to the project plan in order to ensure that the proposed plan met
program requirements. In response to these queries and requests for revisions, UnkAmerica, coordinating with
the state, supplied additional information and made changes that strengthened the quality of its application.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve Puget Sound

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Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Wyoming)
Overview: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is the designated entity for the state of
Wyoming and the lead entity in a joint partnership of several mapping, surveying, engineering and consulting
companies that form the LinkAmerica Alliance (LinkAmerica). linkAmerica is requesting $1,792,805 for both
geographic inventory of broadbartd availability between 2009 and 2011 and $498,837 forthe cost of broadband
planningfor three (3) years. The application, indusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by
the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which has national experience mapping broadband and
. proposes working closely with multiple governmental and non-governmental stakeholders at the state and local
levels. Lastly, the Applicant's contractors are providing broadband mapping contractual seri.tkes in several other
scale in each.
Expert Review: Four expert reviewers evaluated LinkAmerica's application. Overall, the panel indicated that
the application was excellent. In specific, reviewers commented that LinkAmerica submitted an "A well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative," that the proposal was "very good overalL"
Another reviewer commented that "the qualifications of the company employees show great skills in GIS, which
. is a major experience skill for this project."
Program Review: LinkAmerica's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and.
directed towards addressing Wyoming's specific needs. Furthermore, UnkAmerica provided a detailed
description of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. linkAmerica also
demonstrated strong involvement by state government stakeholders.
UnkAmerica expects to collect provider data at either the address or cen_sus block level, depending on the
provider. linkAmerica proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach" through which it will collect data
using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in the collection of data; and model
coverage using infrastructure information and applying engineering estimates. LinkAmerica then proposes to .
correct any errors in the data through multiple verification cycles. Methods of verification indude, engineering
qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. UnkAmerica also proposes to use provider and
efforts on geographic areas with a high risk of error, such as rural areas.
Though LinkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Wyoming state
entities wm be highly involved in the process. The Wyoming Deputy CIO is coordinating access to all state
~ ~ ~ ~ .. ~ n o .,nrl thrn11ah itc;: l'lrPvious maooing contract with Wyoming, LinkAmerica has worked closely and
Commerce, Department of Health, Office of Homeland Security, Department of Education, the WyNETTE
telehealth network, and numerous state universities and community colleges. Finally, UnkAmerica has
established a "Stewardship Program" for states through which they are working to ensure that the data, maps,
studies and other outputs are made available to stakeholders across the state. The program includes a data
sharing portal, workshops, and program funding guidance.
its intended course of action to assist the state of Wyoming in addressing key proble.m areas inhibiting the state
from expanding broadband adoption and utilization. Wyoming has engaged LinkAmerica to assist in this task
and linkAmerica is working closely with the state CIO and other state officials in effecting the state's planning
goals. The first stage of the Wyoming planning effort involves an assessment by linkAmerica of current
organizations at the state, regional and local levels that are presently engaged in, or potentially can be engaged,
in advancing state broadband objectives. This effort will be further coupled with data gathering and outreach
efforts throughout the state .at the local level designed to facilitate the development of local solutions to
broadband barriers. Particular efforts will include extensive surveying, stakeholder interviews, community
meetings and facilitation of regional technology planning teams. lnaddition, linkAmerica will use the inputs
from this process to develop of a udemand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand
from key community anchor institutions. The purpose of the planning process is to gather the necessary
information about state needs and resources that will aid the state government and the local stakeholders in
making informed determinations of what the state and local broadband plans should entail. The CIO, and other
state government policy makers, will guide every step of the process in ensuring that the planning effort
provides the necessary information for their ultimate policy determinations.
proposed in-kind contributions, and the amount required for particular budget items and activities. We also
clarified with Wyoming and linkAmerica that the state is driving the planning effort from a policy perspective. In
program requirements. In response to these queries and requests for revisions, UnkAmerica, coordinating with
Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology's grant proposal in the amount of $1,792,805.
MEMORANDUM.FOR: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Secretai'IJ fo1 Communications
and Information
FROM: Lawrence E. Strickling
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DATE:
19,2010 g . . . . .
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Pro{!am Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for
the State Broadband Data and Devel':pment (SBDD} Grant-
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competitive, merit-based matching grant program that eft
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act}, Pl
Improvement Act (BDIA}, Pub. L 110-385, by funding projE
adoption by collecting comprehensive and accurate State-leVel oroauuanu mappmg uaLa,
State-level broadband maps, aiding in the development and mainte!'ance of a national broadband map,
years of funding to assess and broadband availability and up to five years offundin.g, limited to
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award period. The NOFA also provided that
subsequentfunding would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
and the availability of,funds.
After conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
five-year award period. NTIA's decision to invite these amendments was based on {i) the importance of
maintaining state-level broadband d;1ta collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;,(ii) the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; and {iii) the need for additional funding over and above
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, regional and iocallevels.
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Applications, 74 Fed. 32545 {July 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be made
{mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the
- NOFA; is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an .{One Economy Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guam}, submitted an amended application. NTIA is processing these
applica.tions on a rolling basis. This decision memo_randum is for twelve states listed belaw that NTIA
reviewed and approved; I hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South carolina
Tennessee.
Texas
West Virginia
I Awardee:
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_ Fundmg _
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $2.,977,819
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2.,989,930-
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
Florida Department of Management Services
The Partnership for a Connected Illinois
Connected Nation
Montana Department of Commerce
Ohio Office of Information-Technology-
Public Utility Commission of Oregon
Puerto Rico Governor'sOffice
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
Total! $44,253,232 I
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the
projects, and amounts recommended for the proposed award is also attached.
Attachments
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Mr. Lawrence E. Strickling
C. L. "BUTCH" OTTER
GOVERNOR
August 14, 2009
U.S. Department of Commerce
Dear Mr.
., ,!
This letter hereby designates the LinkAMERICA under its 501(c)(3) organization, Puget Sound Center for
Teaching, Learning and Technology, as the single entity to apply for and receive federal funds under the State
Broadband Data and Development Grant Program pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA), P.L. 111-5 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Title 1 of P.L. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096 ..
The BDIA indicates that states can designate a single eligible entity to conductbroadband mapping for ea:ch
state. Further, the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) issued by the NationaiTeiecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) on July 1, 2009, expressly allows for non-profit organizations to be
designated.[ll In accordance with NOFA requirements, applications for funding under the BOlA and ARRA
every eligible applicant to submit a letter of designation. [
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l This letter is intended to serve that
purpose for the State of Idaho.
Inquiries or questions regarding this matter should be directed to:
Greg Zickau, Chief Technology Officer
Office of the CIO, Department of Administration
State of Idaho
greg.zickau@cio.idaho.gov
{208} 332-1875
Sincerely,

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Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter
Office of the Governor
<;!t.;t,.
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UNITED STATES OEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Smwetmy fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
LawrenceE.Strickling
August 18, 2010 v (_)
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published a Notice of Funds Availability {NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for
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Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that broadband availability and
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award perrod. The NOFA also provided that
and the availability offunds.
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results of the first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii} the need for additional funding over and above
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Notice of Funds Availabilitv; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 {Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
broadband and n availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award (One-Economy Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is these
on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states below that NTIA has
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
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. Fundmg .
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
Columbia Office of the ChiefTechnology Officer $2,548,530
Georgia Georgia Technology Authority $3,036,240
Idaho Puget Sound Group for Teaching, learning and Technology
Iowa Connected Nation $3,515,682
Kansas Connected Nation $4,397,431
Kentucky Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Technology $3,213,717.
Minnesota Connected Nation $2,761,171
------------Mississippi:----Offlce.:of:the:Gowma:r;::Stat.e:of.:Mississippi-------------$4;9.91;013--------------
New Jersey New Jersey Office of Information Technology $2,927,813
New Mexico New Mexico Department of Information Technology $2,876,905
Nevada Connected Nation $2,565,115
Rhode Island Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $3,207,127
I Total I $52,068,640 I
projects, and amounts recommended for the proposed. award is also attached.
Attachments
Commerce
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j
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT;
DATE:
PURPOSE:
lawrence E. Strickling
Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and Information
Applications
Anne Neville
Application Approval: Alabama
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Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming
October 29, 2009
This memorandum presents for your approval the third set of Grant Applications that the Office of
Specifically, as discusseg more fully below, Program Staff recommends the approval of funding
requests for four (4) Applicants. These approvals total $7,239,169 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Subsequent to your approval_ these Applications will be sent to the National Institute of Standards and
Technology {NIST) Grants Office for appro-vat and award. It is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
require additional information from a grantee prior to award of the grants. If additional non-technica[
Information Is necessary/ you will be notified.
DISCUSSION:
stages:
criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds Availability {NOFA),
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Applicant was the single designated entity representing its respective State.
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Each Application
2. Program Staff conducted a programmatic review that included analysis ofthe Application for
process used to select Applications to be recommended for funding. Finally, Section E describes the
for funding.
A. Eligibility Review of SBDD Grarit Program Applications
Program Staff conducted an Eligibility Review of each Application to evaluate whether the submission
requirements:
casino or other gambling establisl)ment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
.. Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
or municipalities.
trade secret, commercial or financial information, or privileged or confidential, as a
Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
local, state, and Federal government, universities and the private sector. These experts were selected
broadband. The expert reviewers were subdivided into panels Of at least three reviewers each. Each
review call t9 allow each panelist to provide his/her evaluation of each proposal. A facilitator assisted
of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materials are available for
additional information in order to make that determination, Program Staff contacted the and
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review individual scores. Program Staff evaluated both the funds requested for broadband mapping
purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In cases where broadband mapping.
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Program Staff recommend individual Applications for approval if such Applications clearly demonstrate
Administrator, Dr. Bernadette Mcguire-Rivera, who reviewed and approved the
Program Staff is recommending for approval offunding. The assessment summary generally describes
the proposed project{s) contained in the Application. The summary also contains a program review
RECOMMENDATION:
As the selecting official, you have the authority to make the final award selections into
State Federal Funds

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Idaho: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology $1,832,357

Wyoming: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology $1,792,805

awrence E. Strickling Date
Assistant Secretary for Communic ions and Information
cc: Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
The Alabama Department of Ecot'10mic and Community Affairs
the state of Alabama. ADECA is serving as the fiscal agent for another Alabama state entity, the-Alabama
Broadband Initiative (ALB I), which will perform day-to-day oversight and management of the Program. ADECA is
$1A33,119 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and
$463,204 for the cost of broadband planning for two {2) years. The application, inclusive of all additionid and
clarifying information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the collection ofthe
experience with broadband and geographic information systems {GIS) in the state and which includes a
the particular needs ofthe state. Lastly, ADECA's contractors are providing broadband mapping contractual
service-s in- several other states and have illustrated an ability to leverage national resources to reduce costs and
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the ADECA's application. Two ofthe three reviewers rated
the application very highly. In specific, reviewers commented that ADECA submitted a
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Strong application" with
"some minor areas that are open to suggestions for improvement." One reviewer felt that the application
lacked adequate detail on "repeated updating of data" and I{ collaboration.'' Another reviewer believed that the
application was an "excellent write up with lots of significant details" which "recognized problem areas."
involvement in the project. After negotiating certain changes to the project proposal with the ADECA, Program
Though ADECA is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the LinkAmerica Alliance for
Directo"r of ALB I, who is appointed by and serves under the Governor, will be working solely on the project, will
oversee all aspects of the project, and will manage the contract with the consultants. Also, indicative of the
broad range of entities involved in the project, the 35-member ALBI Advisory Board includes the state CIO
(representing the state division that houses GIS}; directors/commissioners of the Alabama Development Office,
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f'nmmk<::inn of Homeland Security, Supercomputer Authority, Commission
Relying on their contractors' standard method, ADECA'proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach"
through whfch it will collect data using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist rn
verification inClude engineering estimation, online web surveys and speed tests, consumer surveys, cost
modeling, sample internal line qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. ADECA also
ADECA's request for $463,204 in J l a n n i n ~ funds over two years is substantiated by a clear description of its
the advancement. of broadband access and adoption. The planning network would be made. up of eight Regional
ADECA proposes extensive data-gathering and analysis, including development of a "demand map" to display
program requirements. In response to these queries and .requests for revisions, ADECA, coordinating with their
Recommendation_: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the Alabama
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC} is the designated entity for state of Wisconsin,
requested $1,232,328 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and
additional and clarifYing information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the
collection of the required data, provides a strong verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, .
has prior experience with broadband and geographic information systems (GIS) in the state and which includes a
contractor with national experience mapping broadband. lastly, the PSC's contractors are providing broadband
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the PSC's application. Overall, the panel indicated that the
application lacked important details and was not very strong. In specific, one reviewer commented that they
"have confidence that maps will be developed based on the past strong experience of UnkAMER}CA, but many
other lin !<America-related applications but received significantly worse reviews. After working with the PSC and
Lin kAme rica, Staff has now received detailed answers to concerns raised by reviewers. In particular, staff
requested fuller explanation of the roles of particular Wisconsin state agencies in coordinating with Lin !<America
proposed solutions for insufficient provider cooperation. In addition, staff requested numerous
of budget costs to ensure the reasonableness of budget amounts and appropriate allocation of
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification.
Though the PSC is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the linkAmerica Alliance for
tim<=> tn thP nroiect include the Assistant Administrator of the PSC as well as several additional PSC
data and provider lists} and will serve as liaison with provider trade associations to ensure quick response to the
and Consumer Protection, Administration and Public Instruction (particularly the libraries Division). In addition,
the PSCwill collaborate with Regional Planning Councils and the University of Wisconsin and the Technical
available to the PSC's contractors and University of Wisconsin Land Information and Computer Graphics
through which it will collect data using provider surveys, e11gage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in
modeling, sample internal line qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. The PSC also
including, but not limited to, the methods of data c-ollection, integration with state government, security
cases, additional information was sufficient to resolve questions or concerns a bout the grant applications, in
- ,_ .. 1-ha .. o ntl.:>,.i.:>c: rP.niJPStS for revisions, the PSC, coordinating with their
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Idaho}
companies that form the UnkAmerica Alliance (UnkAmerica). LinkAmerica is requesting $1,832,357 for both
geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $492,584 for the cost of broadband
levels. Lastly, the Applicant's contractors are providing broadband mapping contractual services in several other
scale in each.
Expert Review: Four expert reviewers evaluated LinkAmerica's application. Overall, the panel indicated that
the application was excellent .. In specific, reviewers commented that Lin kAme rica submitted "a well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative/' Another reviewer noted that Lin !<America's
ongoing projects is obvious and apparent in the structure of the proposal." However, this same reviewer
Program Review: linkAmerica's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. LinkAmerfca also demonstrated strong
Lin kAme rica expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the
provider. UnkAmerica proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach" through which it will collect data
using provider-surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in the collection of data, and model
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Though LinkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Idaho state
LinkAmerica and identifying and assistihg in the use of existing state assets. Also, the state geographic
information officer (GIO) is actively working on the project and is facilitating the use of all existing state
and community colleges. Finally, LinkAmerlca has established a Program'' for states through which
they are working to ensure that the data, maps, studies and other outputs are made available to stakeholders
atross the state. The program includes a data-sharing portat workshops, and program funding guidance.
UnkAmerica's request for $492,584 in planning funds over three years is substantiated by a clear description of
from broadband adoption and utilization. Idaho has engaged lihkAmerica to assist in this task and
LinkAm-eficaisworking closely with the state CIO and other state officials in effecting the state's planning goals.
The first stage of the Idaho planning effort involves an assessment by UnkAmerica of current organizations at
barriers. Particular efforts wHI include extensive surveying, stakeholder interviews, community meetings and
facilitation of regional technology planning teams. In addition, LinkAmerica will use the inputs from this process
informed determinations of what the state and local broadband plans shouid entail. The CIO, and other state
including, but not limited to, the methods of data: collection, integration with state government, security
clarified with Idaho and UnkAmerica that the state is driving the planning effort from a policy perspective. In
in other cases the st:aff requested adjustments to the project plan in order to ensure that the proposed plan met
program requirements. In response to these queries and requests for revisions, linkAmerica, coordinating with
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Wyoming}
Overview: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology is the designated entity for the state of
companies that form the Lin kAme rica Alliance (LinkAmerica). LinkAmerica is requesting $1,792,805 for both
geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $498,837 forthe cost of broadband
planning for three (3) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by
scale in each.
Expert Review: Four expert reviewers evaluated linkAmerica's application. Overall, the panel indicated that
the application was excellent. In specific, reviewers commented that Unl<America submitted an "A well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative," that the proposal was "very good overall."
Another reviewer commented that "the qualifications ofthe company employees show great skills in GIS, which
is a major experience skill for this project."
directed towards addressing Wyoming's specific needs. Furthermore, linkAmerica provided a detailed
description of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. LinkAmerica also
LinkAmerica expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the
using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in the collection of data, and modei
coverage using infrastructure information and applying engineering estimates. LinkAmerica then proposes to .
qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. UnkAmerica also proposes to use provider and
Thc;>ugh UnkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Wyoming state
entities will be highly involved in the process. The Wyoming Deputy CIO is coordinating access to all state
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Commerce, Department of Health, Office of Homeland Security, Department of Education, the WyNETIE
telehealth network, and numerous state universities and community colleges. Finally, linkAmerica has
its intended course of action to assist the state of Wyoming in addressing key proble.rn areas inhibiting the state
from expanding broadband adoption and utilization. Wyoming has engaged Lini<America to assist in this task
and UnkAmerica is working closely with the state CIO and other state officials in effecting the state's planning
The first stage of the Wyoming planning effort involves an assessment by linkAmerica of current
meetings and facilitatJon of regional technology plarming teams. In addition, UnkAmerica will use the inputs
from this process to develop of a II demand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand
During the negotiation staff sought additional clarifying information regarding several categories,
including, but not limited to, the methods of data collectron, integration with state government, security
clarified with Wyoming and LinkAmerica that the state is driving the planning effort from a policy perspective. In
many cases, additional information was sufficient to restllve questions or concerns about the grant applications,
program requirements. In response to these queries and requests for revisions, LinkAmerica, coordinating with
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff rectlmmend that the Assistant Secretary approve Puget Sound
Felix P. Camacho
Governor
Michael \V. Cruz. M.D.
Lieutenant Govcmoi
National Telecommunications and Infom1ation Administration
140 l Constitution A venue, -N. Vv.
Room 4898
Washington, DC 20230
Re: RIN 0660-ZA29 1 Designation of Eligible Entity
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This letter represents the official designation of One Economy Corporation as an entity that the
territory of Guam has authorized to appiy for grants as set t()lih in the Notice of Furiding
A vailabilitv for the National Telecommunications and Infonnation Administration State
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Broadband Data and Development GrantProgram (Ri"N 0660,.ZA29). This refers specifically to
Section V of RlN 0660-ZA29 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act I 06(i)(2)(B), 122
Stat. at 4i02.
One Economy Corporation will certify that it is in full compliance with the audit process thiOugh
the U.S. General Accountability Offi.ce, Govemment Auditing Standards, and O?vfB Circular A-
133.
Sincerely,
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MICHAEL W. CRUZ, M.D.
J Maga '!Qhen Guahan, para pa o
Acting Govemor of Guam
Memorandum far:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Strickllng {
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Awards
. On Jyly A.QQ9 and Information Administration (NTIA)
published a Notice of FundS Avaiiahiliti"(NoFA) and SofkitationofAppffcatlons-toproV!de
guidelines fur the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
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The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes
of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the
Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that collect
comprehensive and accurate State-level broadba1,1d mapping dataj develop State-level broadband -
maps, aid in tim development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund statewide
initiatives at broadband planning.
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Section 6001(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a !
comprehet1sive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of existing broadbandservice------;--
capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which broadband !
service capability is deployed at1d available from a commercial or public provider throughout each
State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national broadband map
accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17, _
2011. The Recovery Actauthorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA and
fur the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory map? _ .
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to assist
m the extension of broadband technologj"acro-ss all regioris of the UriitedStiites: -Section 106 oftlie
BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Progt'am and to award grants
to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify a.nd track the adoption
and availability of broadband se1-vices withln each State.
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In effecting this purpose, the :SDIA
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Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
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Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 11 I-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at516.
a Recovery Act, Title II, Div. A, l23 Stat. at 123.
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BDIA, Pub. L. 110-3 S5, 1 06(b ), 122 Stat. at 4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the gathering of broadband-
related data at the State level and the developmynt of statewide broadband maps.
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Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program
. grants.
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Such entities must be (i) an agency or instt:umentalrty of a State, or a municipality or other
subdivision (or agency or instrumentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State; (ii) a
nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of1986
and that is taxation under Sectiou50l(a) of such Code; or(iii) an independent agency
or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the State.
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SDBB GrantProg:r;yn NOFA
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth thy two program purposes for which awards would by
(mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and
selectiqn process for competitive awards. A copy of the NOF A and subsequent clarifications of the
NOF A are attached for your information.
Certification ofReview and Selection Process
.NTIA received an application from an eligibleentity in each of the 56 States, Territories and the
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. 'Ibis decision
memorandum is for the three (3) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that
the review and described in the SDBB: Grant Prograrn:N0F A-was: followed
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in-American Samoa, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. In brief, I recommend 1he following
awards:
American Samoa:
Guam:.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands:
Office of the Governor $1,057,581
One Economy Corporation $1,244,772
One Economy Corporation $994.772
projects, and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Directol'
Commerce '
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BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
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For purposes of this prograrrt. "State" refers to the 50 the District of Columbia, Puetto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Territories (American Samoa. the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
BACKGROUND:
; ; l The Assistant Sec1etarv fo1 Communications
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J'oyce Brigham
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State Broadband Data and Develop11JenfGr9nt Prog
CNMI and Guam
September 7, 2010
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On February 5, 2010, I approved grant awards for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD)
Grant Program for One Economy Corporation, the Designated Entity ()fthe Commonwealth of
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the Northern Mariana Islands, and for the One Economy Corporation, the qesignated Entity on behalf of
the Territory of Guam1. In the period that followed this approval, and these app!i_<;ations were
under review by your office, it was determined that One Economy was unable to benefit from 48
U.S.C.1469a, which provides for the first $200,000 to be waived for the in
Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and CNMI. This decision because the
award was to be made to One Economy rather than to the Territorial Government. In response to this
issue, Guam spent a number of months attempting to secure additional matching funds that would be
acceptable to the Program Office. CNMI did not believe it could find additio,na_lmatching funds and so
changed its Designated Entity from One E<;onomy to the Commonwealth's Department of Commerce.
CNMI
CNMI has now resubmitted the grant application under its name. CNMI still plans to contract with _One
Economy and implement the same plan approved by the Program Office 9riginal Decision Memo.
This plan includes the collection of two years of broadba-nd availability jmplementation of a
broadband planrring program. With the change in designation, some
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Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; Stai:e:'s'roadband Data and
Df'VP.Ionmr>nt (.;r;mt Prm:>-r;om Notic:f' of Funds Av;ollabilitv: Clarification of Period of Performance. 74 Fed. Re12:.
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GUAM
Guam has now identified matching funds that satisfy the requirements of the program. In addition,
Guam has submitted an amended application that requested funds for several purposes, including an
additional two years of data collection and verification activities. I recommend funding the additional
two years of broadband data collection and verification activities.
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I hereby certify that the and selection process described in the SBD[) Grant Program NOFA was
followed for the selection of the proposed award for projects in the Commorn111ea lth of the Northern
Mariana Islands and the Territory of Guam. Accordingly, I recommend approving the SBDD Grant
Program award for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands irdl;le amount qf$1,216,116
and the Territory of Guam in the amount of $1,558,950. A copy of the decision memo
describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects, and amounts recommended for these
proposed awards is also attached. In addition the original DeCision Memos_ffom February 2010 are also
included.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Assistant Secretary for CommuniCations and Information
Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications
and Information Applications
Anne Neville
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program-
Change of Designation and Grant Re-Approval and
Amendment
September 7, 2010
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On February 12,2010, you signed a Decision Memo (attached here) approyinga State
Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) grant award in the amount of $1,244,772 for One
Economy, the Designated Entity on behalf ofthe Territory of Guam (Guam), and $994,772 for
One Economy, the Designated Entity on behalf of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI}. In the period that followed your approval, but before the Grants Office at NIST
could make an award, it was determined that One Economy was unable to benefit from 48
U.S.C.1469a, which provides for the first $200,000 to be waived for tht! Tehit'drial Governments
in Guam/ American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and CNMI. This decision was reached
because the award wasta be made to One Economy rather than to the Territorial Government.
In response to this issue, Guam spent a number of months attempting to secure additional
matching funds that would be acceptable to the Program Office. CNMI did not believe it could
find additional matching funds and so changed its Designated Entity from One Economy to the
Commonwealth's Department of Commerce.
CNMI
CNMI has now resubmitted the grant application under its name. CNMI still plans to contract
with One Economy and implement the same plan approved by the Progr_am Office in the original
Decision Memo. This plan includes the collection of two years of brqaq!:>af!d ,availability data
and the implementation of a broadband planning program. With the change in designation,
however, CNMI has incurred some additional contract monitoring and oversight costs, which are
GUAM
Guam has now identified matching funds that satisfy the requirements of the program. ln
addition, Guam has submitted an amended application that requested funds for several
. purposes, including an additional two years of data collection and verification activities. The
Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications (OT!A) recommends that of this
requested funding, you approve the request for the additional two years of broadband data
collection and verification activities. lfyou choose to do this, Guam'sinitial grant will include
funding for all four years of data collection activities, with the first data deliverable due on April
1, 2011, and a broadband planning project.
DISCUSSION:
CNMI:
Three expert reviewers and the Program Director have evalljated the revised CNMI proposal and
all found that the applicant proposes the collection of the required data, provides a verification
plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable and
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functions, which will now be led by the applicant. The description of the approved methodology
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CNMI is requesting $1,216,116 for broadband mapping and broadbant:i planntng, an increase of
$221,344 over the recommended funding in the original Decision This additional funding
supports the territorial government's ability to provide to contract oversight during the five-year
award period. The application includes a request of $716,116 to condud: a statewide
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geographic inventory of broadband availability for two years, beginning in April2011, and
$500,000 for the cost of broadband planning for five years. The broadband planning activities
are described in the original Decision Memo.
GUAM:
Two members of the five-member SBDD Program Staff reviewed amended proposal and
the entire team discussed the amended application together to ensure' donsistency among
approaches. Three expert reviewers and the Program Director had evaluated the
original proposal. A detailed description of that review process is in' previously approved
Decision Memo.
Guam is requesting $1,558,950 for broadband mapping and an increase of
nvPr thf> rf>mmml"nded fundimr in the ori2inal Decision Memo. This additional fundinE
broadband availability for four years, beginning in April2011 and $494,772 for the cost of
broadband planning for five years. The broadband planning activities are described in the
original Decision Memo.
RECOMMENDATION
As the selecting official, you have the authority to make the final award selection taking into
consideration the Program Director's recommendations, the selection factors contained in
Section JLC.3 of the Notice of Funds Availability, and whether the Application satisfies the
program's stated purposes.
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OTIA recommends that you approve the applications for the Commonwealth of the Mariana
Islands and for One Economy, on behalf of the Territory of Guam.
Please check your decision and sign below. Please also sign the d,ecision memorandum
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State Federal Funds
{Approve or Discuss Further)
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana .'<L ', si,216,116

One Economy (Territory of Guam) '$1,558,950
ns and Information
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Attachment 1: Signed Decision Memo, February 5, 2010.
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State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of FundsAvafldbiiity and Solicitation of
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 8, Broadband Grant Program,
Memorandum for: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Subject:
From:
guidelines fat the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
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The SBDD
ofthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Ad)/Pub. L.lll-5, and the
comprehensive and accurate State-level mapping data, develop State-level broadband
maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund statewide
initiatives directed at broadband planning.
Background
Section 6001(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretai:y to develop and maintain a
comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of ex1st,i.ng broadband service
capability and availability in the United States that depicts the which broadband
service capability is deployed and available fiom a comrn.erciai or public proyiger throughout each
State.
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The Recovety Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make broadband map
accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 milliohpui::sua:iit to'llie BDIA and
for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventozy,rmip}, :. , . .
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deploytnent and adoption of.:btoadband service to assist
in the extension of broadband technology across all regions of the United :States, Section 106 ofthe
BDIA directs th.e Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to award grants
to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify-and trackthe adoption
an.d avaHability of broadband services witlrin each State.
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In e:ffecting
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this purpose, the BDIA
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State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds A vailabil\ty and Solicitation of
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Grant Progt<Jm
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12; Data and :,.
Development Grant Pwgratn. Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification,ofPeriod ofPerfo1mance, '7 4 Fed. Reg:
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009). ( < ;. '.\; ,,. .. "
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Recove1y Act, Pub.L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at5l6.
Act, Title ll, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
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Such entities must be (i) an agency or jnstt.utnentality of a State, or a municipality or othel'
nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the Inteinal:Revenue Code of 1986
and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or agency
or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf ofthe State?.
SDBB Grant Program NOFA
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be
ma<;le (mapping and plapning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaliJation criteria, and
selectiqn process for competitive awards. A copy ofthe NOFA and of the
NOFA are attached for your information. . ':
Certification of Review and Selection Process
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NTIA received an application: from an eligible entity in each ofthe.S6States;;Tetritories andthe
memorandimi is for the three (3) states that NTIA has reviewed 'afid approve& fb.eteby certify that
the revieyv and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program:N0FAwas followed for the
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in.Atnerican Samoa, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. In brief/Lrecpfnmend the following
awards: . - .. -;;;;i_) :1; i,_1, . . w ,
American Samoa: Office of the Governor
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$1,244,772
$994,772
projects, and arnounts recommended for these proposed awards is also:attacfied.:
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For purposes of thls prograiil, "State" refers to the 50 the District of Columbia, Puetto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
TetTitories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Lqwrence E. Strickling
Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D ..
Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and
Information Applications
Anne -..
National Broadband Mapping Program Direct'or
Application Approval: AS, CNMI, GU
February 5, 2010
presents for your approval the eleventh set of Grant Applications that the Office
of Telecommunications and Information Applications (OTIA} .forfunding under the
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State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program. lfa!'so. outlines the process the
SBDD Prograll) Staff used to review and evaluate the Applications presented in this memorandum.
Sp'ecifically
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as discussed more fully below, Program Staff recommends the approval of funding
requests for three (3} Applicants. These approvals total $3,297,125 in_SBDp Grant Program funds.
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subsequent to your approval" these Applications will be sent to the of Stan_dards
and Technology (NIST) Grants Office for approval and award. rds the\ NIST Grants
Officer may require additional information from a grantee prior to of the grants. If additional
non-technical information is necessary, you will be notified. '
DISCUSSION:
The fun.ding recommendations set forth below are based upon Program:Stafffindings following an .
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1. Upon receipt] Program Staff reviewed the Application tq or could meet.
the criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds AvailabilitY'(NbPA)
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in particular that
the Applicant was the single designated entity representing its rEbspective State.
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Application was then reviewed by a panel of at least three experts who
provided written feedback to Program Staff. Program Staff compiled the comments from the
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2. Program Staff conducted a programmatic review that included. analysis of the Application for
policy determinations and COf!formity with programmatic goals and incorporated the
relevant comments of the subject matter experts. Where necessary, subject matter experts
were asked to review specific parts ofthe Application in order to provide additional analysts
outside the expertise of the Program Staff.
3. Program Staff communicated with representatives of each Applicationto obtain answers to
any outstanding questions and request additional information when
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documentation prepared to support these recommendations. 1. contains individual
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following requirements: : \-, ';J< k: :
Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide been
designated by the Governor as the single eligible entitY 'file an'A.p'plication
on behalfofthat State.

Matching FUI1ds: The Applicant must document its matching
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to the project and comply with {unding statute requirements.::. -
Funding Restrictions: Applica.nt must document that funds will not.be used for
any casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming
pool.
Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTit\:wHih .broadband data of
the type and in the format provided in the Technical all
commercial or public providers of broadband services in
but not limited to, commercial or public providers service to
Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, Community Anchor Institutions or
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Confidentiality: The Applicant must document that it _malter that is a
trade secret, commercial or financial information, or privileged or tbnfidential, as a
record not subject to public disclosure except as otherwise mqt,U_aUy agreed to by the
broadband service provider and the entity. Additionally, the Applrcant must
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lnfnrm::.Hnn rfpfinitinn ::tnnntPrl n\1 thi<:. PrnP'r<'lm_
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"' Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it \(\!HI neither adopt
Program to NTIA nor restrict NTIA' s use of such data as contemplated under the
NOFA.
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An expert review of the AppHcatrons was conducted to elicit comments, concerns and suggestions
for approval by subject matter experts. 'fhe expert review panels 30 experts
from local, state, and Federal government
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universities and the experts were:
selected because of their experience in Geographic Information Systems- (GIS}
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project management,
and broadband, The expert reviewers were subdivided into panels of' at three reviewers each.
Each panel then reviewed_ Applications from six to seven States. The pa'f1els were constructed to
ensure that reviewers did not have a conflict of interest. - ' -- '- ' '
The expert reviewers independently evaluated the Applications based ()n established set of
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review criteria. After _completing their individual examination each panel held aJ
voluntary review call to allow eachpanelistto 'provide his/her p"ro.p()Sql.. A
facilitator assisted each panel through the discussion and ensured poiHts of View were
heard, but the reviewers did not provide consensus advice on the submissions. In addition, a scribe"
assisted each panel to take notes and document the discussions.
The Program Office maintains on file backup documentation containing the reviewers' signed
conflict of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each materials are
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c. Pr'ogrammatic Review of SBDD Grant Program Application's.
Each Appli_cation's Programmatic Review was led by one member of and the team
discussed each Application.together to ensure consistency among approaches. Program Staff began
reviewing Applications during the Expert Review, but completed them onlyafterthe expert -
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reviewers submitted their evaluations and Program Staff completed submissions.
During the Programmatic Review, Program Staff evaluated the pr.oposalforpdlicy'determinations
and conformity with programmatic goals. As part ofthe review Staff ensured that:
the eligibility criteria had been ;net. If it was determined thattheeligihillty'criteria had not been
or required additional information in order to make that 'Pro:gram Staff contacted
. the Applicant and requested this information in writing. Staff followed this same procedure for
cases In which it was unclear. whether the Application met program math:: or policy priorities.
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Once Program Staff had all information required to make a Staff completed a
summary of the Application. This summary also detailed the ext_entii;).Which the Applicant met
program requirements and the funding recommendation. - ' ; .
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above, Program Staff then conducted a series of meetings to assess program review comments and:.
expert review individual scores. Program Staff evaluated both the funds requested for broadband
mapping purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes .. In cases where :
broadband mapping requests were fundable or could be fundab!e with minimal adjustments but th.e
broadband planning requests required significant revision, Program :c
Application approval with a special award condition prohibiting the use planning
funds until addition.al information is provided by the Applicant. Consistentwith the NOFA
clarification regarding period of performance, Program Staff has reviewed the budget submissions t.,
for broadband mapping purposes for each Application for the full five yearperiodt but has
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Program Staff recommend individual Applications for approval if such Applications clearly
demonstrate how they will meet program requirements and goals. The expert reviewer scores were
used as a reference; however, no minimums or cut-off scores were apP,Iied,to the submissions.
Administrator, Dr. Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, who reviewed and appt6-\/ed.the recommendations.
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Attachment I to this memorandum contains an individual assessmen't-$urnmaty for'each State that
Program Staff is recommending for approval of funding, The
describes the proposed project{s) contained in the Application. The su.mnl'a'ry'aiso c6ntains a
program review section that addresses whether the State met the ofthe Program as.;:
described in the NOFA of the program, and an expert review sectior'l'thafsu\'nrharizes general
comments from the pane( of expert reviewers.
F. Waiver of Address and Road Segment Data Requirement
In the August 12, 2009 Clarification to the NOFA you approved for Applicants to provide broadband
availability data by census blod<t or for census blocks greater than two square miles, by road
. segment, in lieu of providing availability data by address.
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However, ou,e; tQ th:e terrain, population'
distribution, absence. of complete addressing systems and low-quality of.currently available road
segment resources, the requirement to provide availability by either or road segment is not
practically feasible for the Territories of American samoa, the of the Northern ;;
Mariana Islands (CNMI} and Guam. As a result, the Program Office tqat
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Territories should only be required to provide availability data at the block level, and that the
requirements to provide availability data by either address. or by road sho'uld be waived for.
these Applicants. In order to waive this requirement, you will need to determine that extraordinary
circumstances exist and it would be in the best interests of the FederM goverrimerit to waive this
requirement.
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The unique characteristics of.these three
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circumstance warranting differing treatment. Nonetheless, it is .still I to collect broadband
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availability information for these Territories in order to complete the National Broadband Map. ,
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Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Federal government to waive this provision, thus allowing
the Territories to receive funding to collect broadband availability information, even if the resulting'
data wm be tess granular than that collected by other grantees.
If you agree with the Program Office's recommendation to waive the requirement for American
Samoa, CNMI and Guam to provide availability data by address or road segment, and instead
provide all availability data by census block, please indicate below:
Waiver Request
(Approve or Discuss Further)
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. Assistant Secretary for Comm
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As the selecting official, you have the'authority to make the final award selections taking into
consideration the Program Director's recommendations, the selection factors contained in Section ..
II.C.3 of the NOFA, and whether the Applications satisfy the program's sta.ted purposes.
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for the three (3) Applicants that have satisfied
program requirements of the SBDD Grant Program.
memorandum forthe NISTGrants Office. '
State Federal Funds
wrence E. Strickling
Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands: One Economy Corporation
Assistant Secretary for' Comm ations and Information
Attachment 1: Individual Summary Pages: AS, GU, CNMI
cc: Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance law Division, Office of Genera{ Counsel, Department of
Commerce
American Samoa Office of the Governor
Overview: American Samoa's Office of the Governor {OG) is the designated entity for the Territory of
Amer.ican Sar:noa. After completing negotiations with NTIA, American Samoa is requesting $1,057,581 for
both broadband mapping and broadband planning. the application now $557,581 to conduct a
geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $500,000 for the cost of
broadband planning for two (2) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and darifying information ..
provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary adjustments and
revisions, proposes the collection of the required data, provides an adequate verification plan, and presents <t,
budget that is reasonable, allocable and necessary to the project. Furthermore, t!ie Applicant has an
experienced .mapping team, which has prior experience conducting geospatial activities in regions lacking
comprehensive baseline geospatial data sets, and also proposes to work closely with American Samoa's
government and other stakeholders in the territor.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated OG's application. Each panel member noted major
concerns-assoCiateCIWitn overall technical approach workstrams at:'d the supporting budget. Each
reviewer consistently questioned whetherOG's proposed contractors fully understood the difficulties
associated working in the territory and the potential impacts on approach, schedule, and e>secution. One
reviewer commented the data collection approach seemed to '
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approach that has been used by other states
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and that worl<ing in the territ!'JfY many challenges
that you will not encounter in other states." Another reviewer echoed the noting "the
difficulties associated with the delivery schedule could be more significant in the Pacific
Islands." Each panel member also highlighted concerns with the budget, questionjngthe overall costs and
individual budget tine items. One reviewer. noted that /'overall costs appear. very high for the task required" a:,
while another reviewer characterized costs as "high, considering the level of effort and geographic scope of
the proit:ct."
Program Review: As a result of reviewer comments and programmatic revievJ application, Program
Staff requested that OG make significant revisions to its original proposal. In response, OG has providec.l
additional information to support its broadband mapping and planning request; After completing multiple
discussions with OG and its primary contractors, BroadMap and One as reviewing several
revisions to the project plan, the Program Staff is confident that OG's revised plan. is achievable, appropriate
to American Samoa's circumstances and satisfies all of the concerns raised by the expert reviewers.
Broad Map, the c:ontractor responsible for broadband data gathering in Ame,rican Samoa, has reconciled the
dearth of geospatlal data (parcel data, complete street centerline files and lack <?fan addressing system)
with the needs of a broadband av,ailabilitymap, and the Program revised methodology
satisfies the requirements of the NOFA , , " ; . , , ,<
Broad Map provides an experienced team that is spedflctllly focused on developing geospatial assets,
including for regions Jacking comprehensive baseline data sets. As such, plans to tailor its
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populations and limited geospatial capacity). BroadMap is also serving as the lead broadband mapping
contractor in the two other Pacific Territories and in several other states, including Mississippi, Oregon and .
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South Dakota, and is very familiar with the SBDD Grant Program requirements .. ,Broad Map will work with
each provider directly to gather availability and network infrastructure information.
To verify data points, OG and BroadMap will utilize multiple data sources and satellite imagery information.
They will also cross-reference this information through surveys and physical surveillance. In addition, one of
the team members that American Samoa will hire is a GIS specialist who will spend the majority of his time
analyzing data provided by broadband providers and also verifying that data against other l<nown data
sources. The GIS specialist will teach a GIS course at American Samoa CommunitY College, and as part of '
that course students will participate in GIS-related field verification work in support oft his project. The work
of these students will improve the reliability of data offered by broadband providers while also building a
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In the course of the negotiation process; OG also submitted an entirely revised budget. At the request of
staff, OG eliminated the components pfthe project that would have attempted to digital GIS resources
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OG has requested $500,000 in funding for a two-year broadband plalinin.g effdrt/bG will subcontract much :
of this worl< to One Economy, which is developing similar plans in Guam of the .
Northern Mariana Islands. OG's plan will result in the creation of a Digital Inclusion Blueprint.
Project staff will include One Economy staff based in the mainland In American Samoa, as
well as American Samoa government employees. These staff will engage and. stakeholders and '
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territory. This data will be analyzed for an initial report that will serve as a launching point for further
discussions with community stakeholders and Community Anchor Institutions.; Tlie survey data, follow-on
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engagement, and other data sources (such as the New America Foundatiods
measurements and the broadband mapping data} will all be integrated into the final Blueprint. Finally, OG .;.
and One Economy will together identify partners who can implement the pr'9posed in the blueprint.
Local community leaders; businesses, anchor institutions, government and other
stakehofders will remain engaged in the project through the creation of a Broadband Adoption Advisory
Panel. Members of the panel will convene periodically to provide feedbackimd'insight in the development
and execution of the Digital Inclusion Blueprint, and will assist to the '
community. The intent of this group is to provide a sustainable vehicle for the .ongoing stewardship of
American Samoa's broadband program that will extend beyond the of the grant program itself.
Program Staff has requested OG to provide a description of the qualifications for staff and contractors hired
for the broadband plaiming.program. Therefore, pending the receipt and ofthe qualifications and
Statement of Work for staff and contractors, the staff recommends planning funds only
subject to a special award condition.
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One Economy, Designated Entity on Behalf of the Commonwealth of the No.rihern Mariana Islands
Overview: One Economy {OE} is the designated entity for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands {CNMI}. After completing negotiations with NTIA, OE is requesting $994,772 for both broadband
mapping and broadband planning. The application now requests $500,000 to conduct a geographic inventory
of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $494,772 for the cost of broadband planning activities
-over two {2) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by t\le ';
Applicant during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary adjustments and revisic,ms, proposes the t,;
collection of the required data, provides an adequate verification plan, and presents a budget that is
reasonable, allocable and necessary to the project. Furthermore, the Applicant an experienced mapping
team, which has prior experience conducting related activities in regions lacking comprehensive baseline .
geospatial datasets, and also pmposes to work closely with CNMI government and other stakeholders in the
Commonwealth.
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Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated DE's application. The panel members each indicated
majiWtoncerns with both the Applicant's technical approach across workst[e_at:'l)s qndthe budget.
Each reviewer whether the proposed contractor fully understoa'd the difficulties associated with
working in a remote Pacific island, such as CNMI, and how these difficulties might impact approach, schedule
and execution. One reviewer commented that the data collection '/have been
developed from a technical approach that has been used by other states" andJlli1<;1:t w:orkjng;in the territory_,,/
"presents many challenges" not encountered in other states. Another echoed the same sentiment,
noting that "the difficulties associated with the delivery schedule could be more, significant than expected in
the Pacific islands." Finally, two reviewers specifically discussed the budget. -One reviewer noted that it
appeared high ugiven the goals of the program," while another cps:t,s as expensive, "considering
the level of effort and geographic scope of the project." - ,
Program Review: As a result of reviewer comments and programmatic of the a-pplication, Program
Staff requested that OE make significant revisio-ns to its original proposal. -In response, OE has provided
additional information to support its broadband mapping and planning request on behalf of CNMI.
After completing multiple discussions with OE and its primary subcontractor, BroadMap, and reviewirg
several revisions to the project pfan, the Program Staff is confident that One -Economy's revised plan
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achievable, to tNMl's circumstances and satisfies of the raised by the expert
OE has reconciled the dearth of geospatial data (parcel data, centerline files
the lack of a robust islal)d-wide addressing system) with the needs of a availability map, and the
Program Staff believes that the revised methodology satisfies the bt ,NOFA. Both OE and'ifs
primary contractor, BroadMap, have developed strong relationships th-e CNMI government, a
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Program Staff has also spoken directly with the CNMI Department of and is confident in

commitment to this program.
Broad Map provides an experienced team that is specifically focused on developing geospatial assets,
experience in the Padfic Territories, it has successfully completed geospatial activities in several Latin
American countries that share many characteristics with CNMI (e.g., remote rural populations and
limited geospatial capacity). Broad Map is also serving as the lead broad contractor in the
other Pacific Territories and in several other states, including Mississippi, Oregon and South Dakota, and is
very familiar with the SBDD Grant Program requirements. Additionally, since the submittal of the grant
application, OE and BroadMap have travelled to CNMI and begun establishing relationships with broadband
providers in CNMI. They will work with each provider directly to gather availability and
infrastructure information. To verify data points, OE Broad Map will utilize multiple data sources and
satellite imagery information. They will additionally cross-reference this information through surveys and
physical surveillance.
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In the course of the negotiation process, OE also submitted an entirely revised but:fget. At the request of
staff, OE eliminated the components of the project that would have to create digital GIS
for the islands and re-scaled the data collection methodology and hardware solution to better reflect the i::
limited number of broadband providers serving CNMI.
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collaboration with local partners and at the direction of the CNMI Ol::will develop'
a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Blueprint. In addition to staff based on United States, both .: ,
Ot and the CNMI Department of Commerce will hire local staff to engage co,rn;n'uijitres and stakeholders. In..
collaboration with the CNMI Central Statistics Team, OE will then develop arid cond.uct a survey focusing on
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the identification of barriers to broadband adoption in the Commonwealth, '!his, .will.be analyzed for
initial report that will serve as a launching point for further with'to;nrll_u.nity stakeholders and
Community Anchor Institutions. The survey data, follow-on and. sources (such as the
New America Foundation's M-Lab crowd-sourced measurements and the mapping data) will all ,: .
be integrated into the final Digitallndusion Blue-print, which will be available bdth to the CNMI government re
and the general public. Finally; One Economy will work with CNMI staff to igent!W who can ;':.
implement the solutions proposed in the blueprint. Program Staff believes will strengthen the plan
because it will be able to leverage data that it will gather from similar processes for the other two Pacific
Territories.
Local community leaders, businesses, anchor institutions, government

and other
stakeholders will remain engaged in the project through the creation of a Br9adbe,ndAdoption Advisory
Panel. Members of the panel will convene periodiCally to provide feedback arid insight in the development ,
and execution ofthe digital blueprint, and will assist disseminating !he community. The
intent of this group is to provide a sustainable vehicle for the ongoing stewardship ofCNMI's broadband
program that will extend beyond the duration of the grant program itself; has requested OE to:
provide a description of the qualifications for staff and contractors hired for th;e broadband planning
program;. Therefore, pending the receipt and approval of the qualifications and Statement of Work for
and contractors, the staff recommends releasing relevant planning funds onl\(subject to a special award
condition.
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One Economy, Designated Entity on Behalf of the TerritorY of Guam
Overview: One Economy is the designated entity for the Territory of Guam. After completing negotiations
with NTIA, Guam is requesting $1,244
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772 both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The
application now requests $750,000 to conduct a geographic inventory of broadband availability between
ioog and 2011 and $494,772 for the cost of broadband planning for two {2) years. The application, inclusive,;'
of all additional and clarifying information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase and
reflecting all necessary adjustments and revisions, proposes the collection of the required data, provides an
verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable and necessary to the project.
Furthermore, the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which has prior experience conducting
geospatial activities in regions lacking comprehensive baseline geospatial datasets
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closely with Guam's government and other stakeholders in the territory.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated Guam's application. One panel member noted that "the
work outlined in this proposal would result ln the desired broadband products." However, that reviewer also
expressed concern about the "aosence Of information related ta data accuracy and transparency of process/';,
Another panel member commented that the application might be the unique challenges
faced by a Pacific territory. Wh{!e some of this concern was mitigated byw(:lilt;:Qn.e: panelist described as the
applican-ts "innovative use of town hall meeting and community all panelist?
commented that Program Staff should request additional information .. '
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several revisions to the project plan
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appropriate to Guam's circumstances and satisfies all otthe concerns raised by the expert reviewers. OE
reconciled the dearth of geospatial data (parcel data, complete street centerline files and the lack of a robust
island-wide addressing system) with the needs of a broadband availabil!t'/ and the Program
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believes that the revised methodology satisfies the requirements of the NOFA. Both OE and its primaw
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contractor, BroadMap, have developed strong relationships with Guam's government, in particular its Chief
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Information Officer.
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BroadMap provides an experienced team that is specifically focused on devi=3'fdpiiig:geospatial assets, ,t':i
including for regions lacking comprehensive baseline datasets. As such, BroadMap plans to tailor its program
to overcome the data collectton and mapping challenges that exist in Guam,,and will be able to provide dati
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that will yield meaningful information for policy pfanners in the territory. While Broad Map lacks previous ,
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experience in the Pacific Territories, it has successfully completed geospatiid a,ctivities in several latin
American countries that share many characteristics with Guam (e.g.,

rural populations and
lirnit<>n r:aoacitv!. BroadMao is also serving as the lead broadband,mapping contractor in the tWo;5
providers there. They will work with each provider directly to gather availability" and network infrastr.ucture
information. To verify data points, OE and BroadMap will utilize multiple data sources and satellite imagery':ii
information. They will also cross-reference this information through surveys and physical surveillance. .
In the course of the negotiation process, OE also submitted an entirely revised budget. At the request of
staff, OE eliminated the components of the project that would have to create digital GIS resource
for the island and re-scaled the data collection methodology and hardware solution to better reflect the
limited number of broadband providers serving Guam.
OE has request $500,000 in funding for a broadband planning effort to be conducted for Guam. Through
collaboration with local partners and at the direction of Guam's government, OE will develop a
comprehensive Digital Inclusion Blueprint. In addition mainland-based staff, OE and the government of.
Guam will each hire local staff to engage communities and stakeholders. Staff will then develop and conduct.:
a survey focusing on the identification of barriers to broadband adoption in the territory. This data will be .
analyzed for an initial report that will sente as a launching point for further discussions with communtty
stakeholders and Community Anchor Institutions. The survey data, .. engagement
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and other data ,f..,
sources {such as the New America and. the broad!Jand .
mapping data) will all be integrated into the final Digital Inclusion will be avaftable bothto .)
Guamrs government and the general public. Finally, One Economy imd Guam 'wni work together to identify 'i- ,
partners who can implement the s?lutions proposed in the document. Staff believes that OE will
strengthen the plan because it will be able to leverage data that it will processes taking :;;
place in the other two Pacific Territories.
local community leaders, businesses, anchor institutions, government and other <\
stakeholders will remain engaged in the project thrpugh the creation of a Broadband Adoption Advisory ,. '
Panel. of the panel will convene periodically to provide feedback and insight in the development
and execution of the digital blueprint, and will assist in disseminating info'rm&tiPI'I:to the community. The i
intent of this group is to provide a sustainable vehicle for the ongoing stewardship of Guam's broadband A .
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program that will extend beyond the duration of the grant program itself. Program Staff has requested OE to
provide a description of the qualifications for staff and contractorshired for the broadband planning
program. Therefore, pending the receipt and approval ofthe qualifications and Statement of Work for staff
and contractors, the staff recommends releasing relevant planning funds to a specfal award
condition. . .. i
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommends thatthe Assistant Secretary approve One
Economy's grant proposal for the Territory of Guam in the amount of $1,244,,7_72. '
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Dave Heineman
Gouemor
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR .
P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, Nebraska 685094848
Phone: (402) 4712244 gov.heineman@gov.ne.gov
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Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB)
U.S. Department of Commerce/NTIA
1401 Constitution A.ve11ue, 1\J..W ..
Dear Nfr. Strickling:
Tne Nebraska Public Service Commission, an agency of the State of shall
serve as the single entity designated by the State of Nebraska to receive a grant under the
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program pursuant to P.L. 110-3&5, the
Broadband.DataimprovementAct. (BDIAsection 106 (i) (2) (B). 122 Stat. at4102).
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Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Dave Heineman
Governor
CC: Frank Landis; Chairman, Nebraska Public Service Commission
UNITED STATES OEPAiif!MEI\!T CF COMMERCE
Tile Assistant Secretary fm Cmmmmications
and Enformation
Washington. D.C. 20230
Grants Officer
FROM:
QATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
Lawrence E. Strickling (.-
August 18, 2010 U
QnJuly the_ Natio@l and Information Administrat'ionj[\JTIA) published a
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA} and Solicitation of Applications to guidelines for the State
Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
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The SBDD Grant Program is a competitive,
merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
{BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing State-level
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, ancj
initiating statewide planning and broadband implementation efforts. Grantees initially received two
years of funding to assess and display broadband availability and up to five years of limited to
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subsequent funding would be subject to and- contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
__ maintaining_state=lev:eLbr:oadband data.collection andmapping.programs for the purposes of both state
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map; (H) the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
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Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Availability; Clar!f!catlon, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
11PvPlnnmPnt r-;r:::.nt PrnP'r::lm Nntlr.e nf Funds Clarification of Period of Performance. 74 Fed. Reg.
{ <t.J!i.' Ul\lliEl!l Sl'Ai!:S liJEPP.RTMEill'f OF COMMi:Rt:E
The Assistant fm' Cnmnmnicatirms
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broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regionaland local levels:
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program f\!OFA set fc,, .h the two program purposes for which awards would be made
process for cpmpetitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award {One Economy Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application: NTIA is 'processing these
applications on a rolling basis; This decision memorandum is fortwelve states .listed below that NTIAhas
I State
Arkansas
Indiana.
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
I Awardee:-
Connect Arkansas
Indiana Office of Technology
State of louisiana Division of Administration
State of Maine, ConnectME Authority
Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc.
Massachusetts Mass Institute
Nebraska Nebraska Public Service Commission
New York NV State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure
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$4,094,128
$2,028,497
$4,961,251
$3,193,992
$2,754,686 A-1
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$3,565,926 -)
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Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Oklahoma Office of State Finance
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
$1,675,300
$5,110,628
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Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc. $2,345,500
Total I $44,785,937
UNITEti SiAYES OF eo!VUVIERCE
The Assistant Secretmy for
am! Information
Washington, D. C. 20230
A copy of the underlying decision rnemo describing. the specific evaluation procedures used, the
Attachments
Commerce
--------------------------,---
Memorandmn for: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute of Standm_.ds and Technology
From: Lawrence E. Strickling
Subject: State Broadband Data and Development Grant Progr
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
collect compTehensive andaccurate State:leve1 broadband mapping data, develop State-level
broadband maps, aid in the development and n'l.aintenance of a national broadband map, and ftmd
staJevo.ride :illitiativesdirEctedatbroadban.crplanillng.
Background
comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of existing broadband
serviee capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider
2
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA
3
l:lSsist in the extension of broadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
106 of the BDIA diTects the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Gmnt Program and to
award grants to eligible entities to develop and in1plement statewide initiatives to identify and
4
In effecting this
1
Development Grant Program Notice ofFtmds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfmmance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009). . . .
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
Ac-:t Title; TT. niv_ A_ 12.1 Stat. at 123.
- -
plupose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, includ:ll1g uses related to the.
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive SBDD Grant Program
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or insttumentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the Intemal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or co:i:nmission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the
State.
7
SDBB Grant Program NOF A
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth ihe two program purposes for which awards would be
and selection process for competitive awards. A copy of the NOFA and subsequent
clruificatio:nsofthe NOFAafe-attacliecl for your information;
District ofColun1bia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
that the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program N OF A was followed
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in
Hawaii, Ken:f.ucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oldahoma and Texas. In brief, I recommend
the following awards:
Connecticut: Com1ecticut Department of Public Utility Control $1,833,769
Hawaii: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Kentucky: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Technology
Maine: ConnectJ\IIE Authority
Mississippi: Office ofthe Governor
Neb1"aska Nebraska Public Service Co1lllllission
-Qklahema-Gffiee-of.State-F:inanGs--
$1,949,940 0
$2,089,000 (
$1,784,500 '-;{ ,;
_ \ r

Texas: Connected Nation $3,028,166
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For purposes of this program, ''State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 US.
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A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedmes used, the
Attachments
Depmiment of Commerce

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ESTABLISHING TRE.NEVADABROADlUNl) TASK FORCE
WHEREA.S, an Nevadans should have access to affordable and re.fiah!e broadband
services; and
WHEREAS, expanding broadband availability to Nevadans who are curre11ily unserved
orunderserved by broadband will enabie continued improvements; in hcafthc!Jre, public saftty,
education., jobs creation, and economic and
WTIEREAS, the increased avm?.ab:iHty of broa-dband te-ehnology wlll improve
gGvemment operations through bette:!: coon:linatiunin the areas of public safety, telemedichm tor
heaier.nv;, and learning f.or-edu.,atiGn; and
WHEREAS, and br.cadband usage fOr aH Nc->'adans must
be achieved; a."ld
WHERE('tS, a Nevada pi3..'1 fbr technology use should be established acro.;;s
multiple community sectors; an4
WHEREAS, Nevada should ta..!..-c advantage ofthe Broadband Technology OppDrtunities.
Program established under lhe Americm...l{ecovcry and Reinvestment Act (public law 115-5} and
the Broadband Data improvement Act (flubii:; Ia w ll 0-385); and
WHEREAS, Article s. Section 1 of the Nevada Constitution provides that ''the supreme
ex<."Cutive power of !!lis Staie shal}]Je_vested in a Chief Magistrate who shall be Governor of tl1e
State of Nevada."
NOW, TRE.REFORE, I, Jim Gibbons, Governor of the State of Nevada, by virtue of the
power and authority vested in me by.r!Y!: Constitution and lnws of the State of Nevada do
llercby establish the Nevada Broadband Task Force ("Tusk Force''). The Task r:orce shall
cmtsistoftwelvc members app'<linte{!-by the Governor who wiU serve at his pleasure. The
Govemor shalf appoint a Memhers shall be appointed from
the fullowing areas: rural health and tc..;:pitals, rural K-12 school districts, rural libraries,
distance education: I higher pclo!ic s;;fdy I Nevuda Department of Transportation,
the tdecomnwnications industry, the cable industry, the wireless local goventtttent,
Public Service Commission iSute c(N::vada, Nc\ad.:l Commission on Economic
Development, city/county organizations, and Nevada native Americans. The Task Force
Shitll identity and. remove barriers to traadband accc;;s and identifY opportunities for
increased broadband applications and .adoption in unserved and underserved of Nevada.
The Task Porcc shall also, to the exlilllpe..rmitt::d by latv, over>ee all ne.::essary durics and
responsibilities to reach the goal to apJ.l'l\l broadband technology including the application
of federal funding/grants, grant compliance, mapping and data management. The Task Force
shall meet as soon as practicable to carry out its mission.
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fN \VITNBSS WHEREOF, I have bereurHo set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
State of Nevada to be affixed at the State
Capitol in Carson City this tifteentiJ daynfJuly.
in the year t:wo thousand
By the Governor.
~ ~ ~ ~
Secretary Of State
; r ~
Grants Officer
[:;;b!J i:;f lftl !;;1;1 l liilt;;l\! I bl" l.::l'\:JlVUVlJ;ift\,oj;i
!he Assir.tant Semet?l'lj fm Communications
and Information
Nafionallnstitute of Standards and Technology
DATE: August 18, 2010
SUBJECT: State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program AWard Amendments
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration {NTIA)
. published a Notice of Funds Avaifa6Hity (NOFJ'I.findSolidtation of Applications to provide guidelines for
Br()adQ.ql1d_ p_rQ_g_t::_am.=_The SBDD Grant Program is a
--- ---.. ------- ---- -------------
Improvement Act (BD!A), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
--- -- subsequent funding-would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
applications and suppiement their funding requests to further meet the SBDD purposes over the original
--- - -- -- -- ......... -- .. - -- - - . -- ---- -- - --. -. -. . . - -- . - - -- . -- ., _______ - . - - - - ... ------ - - -.
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map; {ii) the initial and promising
1
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
--:
}
broadband and JT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program purposes .for which awards would be made
NOFA, is attached.
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application:- NTIA is processingthese
reviewed and approved. I hereby certHy thaftherevlew and se[e-dioripiocess describ-ecJfiithe-SBDD -
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
oistrict of
Columbia
Georgia
"Idaho
Iowa
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Technology
Connected Nation
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I
I
_ Fundmg .
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240
$2,653,857
$3,515,682
$4,397,431
.
$2,761,171

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Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
Office of the Governor, State of Mississippi
Connected Nation
. :::: 1/

Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $3,207,127
Total I $52,068,640 I
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counset Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-:based matching grant program that effects the joint
collect comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
statewidejni.tiatives directed at broadband_planning.
Background
Section 60010) of the Recovery Act requjres the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
service capability and availability ill the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed arid available from a coiririiereial or public provider . ---- --.--
2
The Recpvery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
brmi.dband map accessible by the public on. an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
and for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory map?
------------------------- --------------------
The BDIA is mtended improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and
4
In effecting this
..
1
State.Broadban.d Data_and D.evelopmelJ.tOL<mtJ>...rog(am. QQ.licL4!tion of_ _ __
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
1 '
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat at 516.
3
broadband maps.
5
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gr'!JltS. Such entities must be (i) an agency or instrumentality of a State, or a municipality or
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 50l(c)(3) ofthe Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from.taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; or (ill) an
State.
7

SDBB GrantProgramNOFA
and selection process for competitive awards. A copy of the NOF A and subsequent
.. ofthe NOFA attache<lfor your irlfm::mation.
.. -.
memorandum is for the twelve (12) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
that the review and seleCtion process described iii the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Arizona,
Georgia, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Permsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, the US Virgin Islands and Utah. In brief, I recommend the following awards:
__ __J_Al.Lr.izona: ____ _,Go:Y.:ernmentlnformation.Ie.chnology_Agenc_y: ______ ___,$2,293,5"'-7'-"3"------'----
Georgia: Georgia Technology Authority $2,193,700
Iowa: Connected Nation $2,254,260
$
2
.&IZJZZ.. l
/__. ..,-- ' .,_ 1 (1/J
/'- $1"428326 .. ....
Montana: Montana Department of Commeree
Conne-cted Nation -
(__' .../
..
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For purposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth ofthe Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
New Hampshire:
North Dakota:
-
Pennsylvania:
Rhode Island:
South Dakota:
US Virgin Islands:
Utah
University ofNew Hampshire
North Dakota Information Technology Department
---------. ------ ---- --
Department of Community and Economic Development
Rhode s l e ~ d. Economic Development Corporation
.!
Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
Public Finance Authority- Office of Economic
Opportunity
Utah Public Service Commission
$1,735,715
$1,613,754
..... $2:21 5;67l
$1,542,660
$1,899,328
$1,294,898
$2,046,685
Acopyofthe underlying decision memo describing the specificev.aluationpmcedures used, the.
Attachments
Departillentofcorrlillerce
MARK SANFORD
GOVERNOR
August 14, 2009
Ms. Alma Gomez
Deputy Assistant Secretary
National Telecommunications and Infonnation Administration
U.S. Department ofConunerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Room 4701
Dear Secretary Gomez,
PosT OFFICE Box 12267
COLUMBIA 29211
Connected a t i o n ~ a 501 ( c)(3) organization created for the purpose of assisting states with expanding_
broadband access in and to unserved and underserved broadband areas, shall among other things, serve as
South Carolina's designated eligible entity under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant
Program pursuant to P.L. 110-385, the Broadband Data Improvement Act (Section 106, subsection
(i)(2)(B)), and assist the State of South Carolina in carrying out its mission.
We are looking forward to continuing South Carolina's work with Connected Nation. During the first
three months of 2008, Connected Nation developed South Carolina's first broadband inventory map at no
cost to either the public or private sectors in the state. With Connected Nation's assistance, the state was
able to develop a map that successfully provided the legislatively created State Broadband Task Force
with an understanding of the extent to which broadband services were available to the state. Since then,
Connected Nation has developed data-sharing relationships with over 350 broadband providers in seven
states.
Today, Connected Nation has the full and active support of the Govemor's Office, a construct that wi!i
. involve and welcome all stakeholder state entities' input, a much broader set of relationships with the
provider community, an appropriate amount of funding support, and an existing dataset on which to build
an updated and enhanced broadband map.
Connected Nation will transfer all of the aggregated GIS shape files (graphical map layers) to the state
and National Teleconmmnications and Information Administration (NTIA) on the timeline spelled out in
; the Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) and application. This will allow any state agency that has GIS
: capabilities to import the broadband availability layer and build on it
South Carolina looks forward to a productive continued working relationship with Connected Nation.
Sincerely,
The Assistant Ser.:retai'Y fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
DATE:
August 19, 2010 g .........
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Pro'-lam Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA}
tliestate Broaaoand Dat<fana Development (ssuormant Program.
1
Tlie-sBDIJGrifnt Progri:imis a- - -
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act}, Pub.l. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. l. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband avaiiability and
applications and supplement their funding requests to further meetthe SBDD purposes over the original
maintaining state-level broadband collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map; .(ii) the initial and promising
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, stat.e, regional and local levels.
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 {July 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40.599 (Aug.l2, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
SBDD Grant Guidance
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, whid1 meets the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicantthat had not yet received an award.(One Economy Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guam}, submitted .:m amended application. NTIAis processing these
on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states listed below that NTIA
I State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South "carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
I Awardee:
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Connected Nation
Ohio Office of Information-Technology
Puerto Rico Governor's Office
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
I
I
. Fundmg .
$2,977,819
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930
$3,997,914
$5/253,023
$3,550,000 .
Total I $44,253,232
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandmn for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
"J j ,.. .. '
L E S
... ,. 1d' 12 . ,tf, . L:' ,<'
awteUCe . Lt'lC Ing fT(M,,._&i',,.vs,r:.
State Broadband Data and Development Gmnt Prograk :Awards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infonnation Administration (NTIA)
published a Notice ofFunds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
5, and theBroadbandDatalmprovementAct (BDIA), Pub: L. 110-385, by funding projects that
Background
Section 6001 (1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretaty to develop and maintain a
broadband service capability is deployed and; available from a commercial or public provider
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary tomak:e the national
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to theBDIA
3
assist in the extension of broadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
4
In effecting this
1
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
Recove1y Act, Title ll, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the
gathering ofbroadband-related data at the State level and the development of statewide
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Ch-ant Program
grantsf Such entities must be (i) an agency or instrumentality of a State, or a municipality or
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt fiom taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or commission in which an office of a is a member on behalf of the
State.
7

made (mapping and planillng), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your inf01mation.
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Tenitories and the
memorandum is for the ten states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the
review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed for the
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Florida, illinois,
Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
In brief, I recommend the following awards:
Partnership for a Connected Illinois
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State of Michigan)
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf State of Minnesota)
New Mexico Department oflnformation Technology
Ohio Office of Information Technology
Oregon Public Utilities Commission
Puerto Rico Office of the ChiefTechnology Officer
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State of South Carolina)
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
$2,568,458
$1,845,511
$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739 f0.--
$2,108,302

6
Forpurposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the Disttict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Tenitories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Connected Tennessee $1,761,207
A copy of the underlying deCision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the
Attachments
Department of Conm1erce
Trigiflla T. A. Tulafo!ill
Governor
Faoa A. Sullill
UGowmor
August 31, 2009
OF:FICE OF F.ED.EiRAL PROGRAMS
of the Governor
Department of Commerce
.Pago Pago; American Samoa 96799
Tel; (6S4) 633-5155/4116 (684) 6334195/2269
TERRITORIAL LETTER
Honorable Togiola T.A. Tu1aono
Governor
Ame-rican Samoa Govemment
A.P. LutaJi Executive Office Building, 3rd Floor
Pago Pago, Am.ericru'i Samoa 96799
Faieseu :tZ..l'liopao
Diteator
RE: Application for the Amedcan Samoa Gove.nunent Broadband Data and Development Grant, State
Application Identifier (SAl) No. 090FPAS023/31 08- CFDA No. 11.558
Dear Governor:
The above-referenced application for tederal assistance has been reviewed in wit)l Presidential
Executive Order 12372, Catalog of Federal Domesti>C Assistance, Gubernatorial Memoranda Nos.
15-1991,025-2001,076-2001, and as well as Territorial Grant Clearinghouse Handbook.
This request of $4,295,400 in federal assistance 'Would develop and implement territorial-wide initiatives to
identify and track the availability and adoption of broadband services '.vithin the Territory. Furthennore, this
funding opportunity includes identification and tracking of low broadband deployment levels, broadband
adoption rates, and broadband suppliers; identification ofbarriersto adoption of broadband and related
technology services; identification of broadband connection spee.ds; creation and facilitation of technology
planning teams; facilitation of collaborations between providers and information technology companies to
encourage broadband deployment and use; establishment of programs to improve computer o\vnership and
Internet access; collection and. analysis of market data on broadband use and demand; and facilitation of
information exchange benveen public and private sectors regarding broadband use and demand.
[t appears 1hat relevant Federal regulations have been complied \nth, and that no conflict or inconsistency with
territodai statue, plan, progran1 or policy exists, the abonHeferenced grant application is hereby cleared -upon
your approval- for official submittal to, and consideration for funding by the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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l
ATM. GALEA' I
l) Director, Office of Federal Programs
American Samoa Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
ASG Federal Grants Coordinator
Enclosure
Grants Officer
The .Assistant Ser:1etmy fm Communications
and Information
D.C. 20230
, FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
2fl
August ).-B, 2010

the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub.l. 1:\.0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by comprehensive and accurate State-level mappjng data, developing
years of funding to assess and display broadband avaiiability and up to five yearsoffundh1g, limited to
After-conducting a review of its priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awa rdees to amend their
--------
resutts of the first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg, 32545 (July 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
the initial $500,000 grants; for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
broadband (Jnd IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
{mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation and selection
NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Review for Amended Applications
on-behalfofthe Territory ofGuam):;=submitted an amendedcapplication; =NTIA is:processing these
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states listed below that NTIA has
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
. Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I AWardee:
American Samoa Government
Arizona Government Information Technology Agency
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control
Delaware Department of Technology and Information
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Missouri Office of Administration
University of New Hampshire
South Dakota Bureau of Information & Telecommunications
I
I
_ Fundmg _
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2AOO,OOO
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
- --Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
--- --- ---- .. ---- $1,714;652
Center for Innovative Technology
Washington State Department of Information Services
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
$5,800,000
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology
$5,098,262
$2,822A68
$2,361,02.8
Total I $46,600,443
projects, and amounts recommended for the proposed award is also a t t a c ~ e d
Ati:achments
Commerce

---------,
Subject:
Lawren<aE.Stridding
From:
. _ .O.ThJ!llY a, WQ5\:th...Y.National Telecommunications and Information Adnrinistration (NTIA)
published a Notice ;IDJ o.f.Application8 to pi\iVide -- --- -
guidelines fo1 the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
1
The SBDD
of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L.lll-5, and the
Broadband Data hnprovement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that collect
comprehensive and accurate State-fuvelbroadba1;1d mapping data, develop State-level broadband -
maps. aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map. and fund statewide
initiatives at broadband planning.
-Background-
i
i
l
!
i
i
i
- .. -I
Section 6001(1} of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a l
interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of e:x.isting broadband-service-. ------r-
capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which broadband l
service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider throughout each
accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17, _
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA and
for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory map.
3
. . .
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deploy1nent and adoption of broadband service to assist
in the exienslorio':i:' broadband techim1<igy.aci:oss all regiorii of the Uriited States: . Section 106 oftlie
BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to award grants
to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and track the adoption
and availability of broadband services within each State.
4
In effecting this purpose, the BDIA
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice ofFllllds Availability and Solicitation of
Applications, 74 Fed.. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Pmgrmn
1009); State-Broadband-Data and
Development Grant Progratn Notloe of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfotmance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 6001(1), 123 Stat at516.
Title TI, Div. A, l23 Sfat. at 123.
4
BDIA., :Pub. L. 110-385, 106(b), 122 Stat. at4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the: obligations
_ data at the State level and the deve1opmynt of statewide broadband maps.
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. grants.
6
Such entities must be (i) an agency or instt.umentality of a State, or a municipality or otb.el'
subdivision (or agency or .instrumentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State; (ii) a
nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
and that is taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or (iii) an independent agency
or connnission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the State?
; ------ ------- ---- - -- -------------- .. - ------ -----
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth thy two program purposes fur which awards would h
lilll<;!e (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility evalqation criteria, and
selectiqn process for competitive awards. A copy of the NOFA and subsequent clarifications of the
NOFA are attached for.your information.
-- .NTLt\received an application from an eligible entity.1n each of-the-56 States,.Territories and the . _
Illstrlct of Columbia NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
the reviey.r and se!ection:process described in the SDBB: 6rant:Program:N0FA_was::follo:.wedfor . _____________ __
selection of proposed awards-for mapping and mapping/planning projects in-American Samoa, the
Commonwealth of the Northem Mariana Islands and Guam. In brief, I recommend -the following
awards:
American Samoa:
Buam:.
Islands:
Office oftbe Governor
One Economy Co1:poration
- - . -.- ' -- --- -- --. --- . - . --- .... - - -.
One Economy Corporation
$1,057,581
$1,244>772
$994,772.
projects, and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Directot'
Percy Robin Federal Assistance tawi7ivi:siun, Office ufGeueral-"Botmsel;=Bepa:rtrnent of ________ _
Commerce '
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For pmposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 the District of Columbia, Puetto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Territories (American the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, fue U.S. Virgin Islands).
STATE OF MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
August 13, 2009
MARTIN O'MALLEY
GOVERNOR
STATEHOUSE
100 STATE CIRCLE
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1925
410-974-3901
TOLL FREE: 1-800-811-8336
TTY USERS CALl.. VIA MD RELAY
U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information
Administration HCHB US Department of Commerce/NTIA
1401 Constitution Avenue
-Dear Assistant Secretm.y Stdcklin:g:
This letter se1ves as notification that Maryland Broadband Cooperative is
Maryland's designated eligible entity under the State Broadband Data and
Development Grants Program.
Thank you for your consideration of this most important broadband mapping
application.
Sincerely,
Gove1nor
UI\Uit.;.U UJ:;i""fo\ftliVII;!\U U.r' l..tUlVIlllU:.K.\,.t!!;
Tile Assistant Secretary fo1 Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
Lawrence E. Strickling f .
August 18, 2010 . U
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTJA) published a
- ----Notrceanun-asAvailaortrtyfNOt:Arancr-5olicffatTcin-of Applicatio-risto-provldeguidelmes-forthestate -
1
Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L: 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
{BOlA), Pub. L 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, amj
--objectivesand federal objectives;throughthe National Broadband Map; (ii) the-initial and promising---- ----- ----------
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
The J.\ssisbant Seol'etal'!J fot' Communications
and Information
Washington, O.C. 20230
. .
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels:
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program purpose_; for which awards would be made
NOFA, is attached.
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NT!A is 'processing these
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states .listed below that NTIA has __
---------- -- ---------------- --- -- -- ..... - --. --- --------- ---
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the review and process described in the SBDD
I State I Awardee:
Arkansas Connect Arkansas
Indiana Indiana Office ofTechnology
Louisiana State of louisiana Division of Administration
Maine State of Maine, ConnectME Authority
Maryland Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc.
Massachusetts Mass Broadband Institute
New York NY State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure
North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. (e-NC Authority)
Pennsylvania PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Vermont Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc.
I
Fundmg
$4,094,128
$2,028,497
$4,961,251
$3,193,992
$2,754,686
$4,093,476
$3,565,926
$6,375,431
$4,587,122
$5,110,628
$2,345,500
Total I $44,7851931
The Assistant Seuretmy for Communications
amllnfurmation
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing. the specific evaluation procedures used, the
Attachments'
cc: Aline Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
Commerce
MEMORANDUM FOR: Lawrence E. Strickling
_______________ _:_ __ Assis-tant-Secretary for Communicationsand-lnformation------------. --------'----
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PUR20SE: _____ _
Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D .. .
Applications
Anne Neville
Application Approval: Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington
October 28, 2009
This memorandum presents for your approval the fourth set of Grant Applications that the Office of
Telecommunications and Information Applications {OTIA) recommends for funding under the State
Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Gra11t Program. It also outlines the process the SBDD
Specifically, as discussed more fully below, Pmgra111 Staff recommends the approval offunding
requests for three (3) Applicants. These approvals total $6,303,962 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Subsequent to your approval, these Applications wilfiJe sent to the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (!\liST} Grants Office for It is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
infonnation is necessary, you will be notified.
DISCUSSION:
The funding recommendations set forth below ar:e based upon Program Staff findings fo.llowing an
stages:
criteria set out in Section V ofthe Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)/ in particular that the
2
Each Application
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availabilitv and Solk:itrttion nf Annlir;,tinm: 711
--------- -develop -a-comprehensive-view-of-eaeh-funding--request-. ---------------. c __________ _
comments ofthe subject matter experts. Where necessary, subject matter experts were asked
Each of these steps is discussed more fully in sections A, B and C below. Section D describes the
for funding.
_ _ ___ u_ _________________________ _
either met or could meet with additional information
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the eligibility criteria described in Section V of
requirements:
a Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide documentation that it has been
designate-d by the Governor as the single eligible entity that may file an Applicati.on on
hehalfuftliat State.
a M.atchmg.f=.unds: The Applicant must document its capacity to provide matching funds.
" Costs: The Applicant must only include costs that are reasonable, allocable, necessary to
o Funding Restrictions: The Applicant must document that funds will not be used for any
casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
"' Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
the type and in the format provided in the Technical Appendix as clarified,
3
from all
commercia1 or public providers of broadband services in their respective States,
--------inGiuded,but-not-limited-to,Gommercial-or-public...provider:-s-of-bt"oadband-ser.vice-to
or municipalities.
"' Confidentiality: The Applicant must document that it will treat any matter that is a
trade secret, commercial or financial information, or privileged or confidentialf as a
broadband service provider and the entity. Additionally, the Applicant must document
____ --------7-----
" Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
Program to NTIAnor restrict NTIA's use of such data as contemplated under the NOFA.
approvaf by subject matter experts. The expert review panels included approximately 30 experts from
because oftheir experience in Geographic Information Systems {GIS), project management, and
. broadband. The expert reviewers were subdivided into panefs of at least three reviewers each. Each
pahel then reviewed Applications from six to seven States. The panels were constructed to ensure that
the expert reviewers independently evaluated the Appiications based on an established set of review
criteria. After completing their individual examination ofthe submissions, each panel held a voluntary
of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materials are availab-l-e fur

requested this information in writing. Staff followed this same procedure forcases in which it was
Once Program Staffhad all information required to make a recommendation/ Staff completed a
summary ofthe Application. This summarv also detailed the extentto whir.h thP Annlir:;mt m<=>t

Program Staff then conducted a series. of meetings to assess program review comments and expert
purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In cases where broadband mapping
requests were fund able or could be fundable with minimal adjustments but the broadband planning
provided by the Applicant. Consistent with the NOFA darificaticn regarding period of performance,
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hoV)I they will meet program requirements and goals. The expert reviewer scores were used as a
___ QLCY1:-Pff s_c_gLei_were _iip pJie!::l ..... _ ____ _
Administrator, Dr. Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, who reviewed and approved the recommendations.
Attachment I to this memorandum contailis an individual assessment summary for each State that
Program Staff is recommending for approval of funding. The assessment summary generally describes
the proposed project{s) .contained in the Application. The summar:y-a.l:;.:J.contail1s a program review
section that addresses whether the State met the requirements ofthe Program as described in the
NOFA of the program
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and an expert review section that Sl...tmm.ar:i-zeS-general co.mments from the panel
RECOMMENDATION:
As the selecting officiat you have the authority to make the final award selections taking into
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for three (3) that have satisfied program
requirements ofthe SBDD Grant Program.
State Federal Funds
Maryland: Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc. $2,0191 104
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AJllOJ\(\% t{
Massachusetts: Mass Broadband Institute $2,069,078
Washington: Washington State Department of information Services $2,215,780
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(.)
Assistant Secretary for Comrltt:inicalions and Information
- --n/r:/or --
Date
Attachment J: Individual Summary Pages: Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington
cc.: Percy Robinson, Fed_era!_A.5s.i.s_tance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Maryland Broadband
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Overview: The Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC} is the designated entity for the State of Maryland.
MdBC is requesting $2,019,104 for both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The Applicant requested
$1,522,392 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and
$496,712 for the cost of broadband planning for five (S) years. The application, inClusive of all additional and
clarifying information provided by the Appl!cant during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary
adjustments and revisions, proposes the collection of data from multiple sources, including in-hand, purchased
and provider reported data. ritldBC's application represents the collaborative work of several partners, including
one that will perform independent verification. Members of this Statewide partnership, which includes the
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, hold expertise in broadband, GIS, community
outreach, business development and research. They also propose a budget which is reasonable, allocable and
necessary to the project.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the MdBC's application. Overall the panel indicated that the
plan presented the "professional" expertise of the partners, but should have provided more information about
-- -- --- -some oftne-technicalrequrr=ements. -nils was summeel up l::ly one rev1ewerwnosan:i-tnanne-"proposal- ----- --
emphasizes the existing capabilities of organizations with the state and the experience/credentials of
professional staff who would manage and execute the project ... [which] makes a lot of sense and was
impressive, but would have like to see more emphasis on the specific project deliverables and how that work
was going to be done." Regarding the planning section, one that the planned summits
great idea." In response to these and other concerns, significant revisions were requested. In particular, staff
requested MdBC to provide additional information about the project_deliverables, the technical processes used
to meet those de live rabies, and the responsibilities that would be undertaken by each partner. Moreover, staff
-also requested additional informatioh about the_budget request and proposed expenditures, the specific
verification methods to be used, whether the Applicant would collect address or census block data, and how the
ttj:>plkant would protect sensitive data. The final product presented a strong plan for broadband mapping that
refiects the needs of Maryland and includes detailed information about the proposed approach to broadband
data collection and verification.
Program Review: MdBC is partnering on this project with a group of state stakeholders with considerable
subject matter expertise. This group includes Salisbury University's GIS Cooperative, Salisbury University's
Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network, Towson University's Center for GI.S, the Applied
Economic and Human Resources Group at Towson University's Regional Economic Studies Institute (AEHS}, the
----IMarylarn::li:>epartment-ofBusiness a ttd Ecottot nic-BeveiOpment=ana=ESRF.=FftiS"br-o-aeRlniFcieep-patfter-stHH========
reflects a collaborative approach that is likely to yield a well-run program.
MdBC will undertake a data collection approach that first collects and analyzes provider data. This approach will
be strengthened by the use of multiple other data sets, including, but not limited to, commercial datasets
purchased for this project, and infrastructure data, orthophotography, parcels and building footprints, which will
be provided by the State of Maryland. The project team is also closely examining the work of other states and is
Maryland. In addition to the quality assurance and verification methods noted above, AEHS will develop and
____ lmplementasur:vey_instrumenuo_pmvide_additio.oaLv_aH_da1IoJLofdata,_fli!.d:lc.!J1arlyinJ.mderse,_,_rv---'-=ed=a'-'-'re=a=s'-'--. ____ _
As discussed by reviewers and evidenced in the application, the project team is extremely qualified and is
st-rengthened by the diversity of its members. The State of Maryland's commitment to this project has been
evident even prior to application submission. Members of the State of Maryland's staff have also been on calls
during application negotiation and are clearly an equal member of the project team, providing direct advice and
guidance regarding the state government's perspective. Maryland
1
s GIS CoordinatorwiH be providing an in-kind
staffing match for this project and will work closely with partners on financial, programmatic and technical
aspects.
MdBC's request for $496,712 in planning funds over five years proposes to achieve the identification of the
barriers to th.e adoption of. broadband :Service and IT services, the creation of local technoiogy planning teams,
new collaboration with service providers and an improved "information exchangen for the use of and demand
. for broadband services between public and private sectors. MdBC will work through the regional councils
already established by the Department of Business and Economic Development. For this planning effort, the
- -- -Department-will-assumethe-laad-mlert-hougheaclwr.ganization_wi!Lcontinueio_sup_p_orUbe effort through_ ____________________ _
. .
analysis and. outreach. Program staff have requested that the <ipplkant provide additionai detaHs on the
proposed planning activities. Therefore, pending the receipt and approval of additional information on the
planning proposal. the staff recommends releasing planning funds only subiect to a special award condition.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the Maryland
Broadband Cooperative's grant proposal iri the amount of $2,019,104, subject to a special award condition on
the release of the $496,712 requested for planning funds.
DEVALL PATRICK
GOVERNOR
Larry Strickling
OFFICE oF THE GovERNOR
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
STATE HousE o BosToN, MA 02133
{61 7) 725-4000
July 30, 2009
TIMOTHY P. MURRAY
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Assistant Secretary and Administrator
-- --- ----------------------------------- -
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Dear Assistant Secretary Strickling:
I hereby designate the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) to
be the single eligible entity in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for
receiving funds from the State Broadband Data and Development Grant
Program.
The MBI's statutory mission and leadership on broadband mapping
are entirely consistent with the goals of the Broadband Data Improvement
Act (BDIA). Furthermore, as a division of the Massachusetts Technology
Park Corporation and a public instrumentality, the MBI qualifies as an
"eligible entity" for receiving funding. The MBI will use this funding to
collect comprehensive and accurate state-level broadband mapping data,
develop state-level broadband maps, .aid in the development and
maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund statewide initiatives
directed at broadband planning.
Assistant Secretary Larry Strickling
July 30, 2009
Page Two
I look forward to the MBI's receipt and application of grant funds for
the State Broadband Data Program and wish you continued success in
your efforts to improve broadband access and information for all
Americans.
cc: The Honorable Gary Locke
The Assistant Secretary fo1 Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
National Institute ofStandards and Technology
Lawrence E. $trickling (
August 18, 2010 U
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration {NTIA) published a
____ _
1
Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. l. 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
{BDIA}, Pub. L. 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award period. Th_e NOFA also provided that
funding would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
applications and supplement their funding requestS to further meet the SBDD purposes over the original
results of the first data collection cycle; and {iii) the need for additional funding over and above
1
Notlce of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug.12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
"

"'
The .Assistant Secretary fm' Communications
and lnfarmation
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA
1
is attached.
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is 'processing these
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states .listed below that NTIA has
I State I Awardee: I I
Fundmg
Arkansas Connect Arkansas $4,094,128
Indiana Indiana Office of Technology $2,028,497
Louisiana State of Louisiana Division of Administration $4,961,251
Maine State of Maine
1
ConnectME Authority $3,193,992
Maryland Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc. $2,754,686
Massachusetts Mass Broadband Institute $4,093,476
Nebraska Nebraska Public Serliice Commission $3,565,926
New York NY State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure $6,375,431
North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. (e-NC Authority) $4,587,122
Oklahoma Oklahoma Office of State Finance $1,675,300
Pennsylvania PA Department. of Community and Economic Development $5,110,628
Vermont Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc. $2,345,500
Total I $44,785,937
Ul\llll:l!..l 11>\ll::;;J Ul:::i"'Hii'il WII:IIU Ul"'
The Assistant Secretmv for Communications
and Information
Washington. D. C. 20230
Attachments
Commerce
MEMORANDUM FOR: Lawrence E. Strickling
--------
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
_,_ _ __p_u_RP___QSE: _________ ------
Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D. mR....
Applications
Anne Neville
National Broadband Mapping Program Diiector
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program -Grant
Application Approval: Mary[andJ Massachusetts, Washington
October 28, 2009
Broadband Data Development (SBDD} Grant Program. it also outlines the process the SBDD
Program Staff-used to review and evaluate the Applications presented in this memorandum.
Specifically} as discussed more fully below, Program Staff recommer:.fis the approval of funding
requests for three (3) Applicants. These approvals total $6,303,962 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Subsequent to your approvai, these Applications will be sent to the -1\Jationai Institute of Standards and
Technology {NIST) Grants Office for approval and award. !tis. possibl-e thattb.-e NIST Grants Officer may
require-additional information from a grantee prior to award ofthe grants. If additional non-technical
information is necessary, you will be notified.
DISCUSSION:
The funding recommendations set forth below are based upon Progt:am Staff findings following an
stages:
criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA},
1
2
Each Application
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availabilitv and Solicitation of Aoo!iGJtinn<;. 74
_______________ deYelop_a_comprehensiv_e_view_of_eacb_funding_[eit_U_e_st. ___ _
comments of the subject matter experts. Where necessary
1
subject matter experts were asked
3. Program Staff communica-ted with representatives of each AJ?plication to obtain answers to any
Each of these steps is discussed fully in sections A
1
B and C below. Section D describes the
process used to select Applications to be recommended for funding. Fit:Ially
1
Section E describes the
summary pages synthesizing the Appllcati011s and reviewer evaluation from the States recommended
for funding.
_ A. Eligibility Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications ___________ _
the NOFA. To obtain an award.- under the Program must meet the following
requirements:
o Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide documentation that it has been
designated by the Governor as the sihgle eligible entity that may file an Application on
o Matching Funds: The Applicant must document its capacity to provide matching funds.
.. Costs: The Applicant must orHy fndude costs that are reasonable, allocable, necessary to
o Funding Restrictions: The Applicant must document that funds will not be used for any
casino or other gambling establishment; aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
.. Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
the type and in the provided in the Technical Appendix as clarified,
3
from all
included, but not limited to, commercial or gublic Qroviders of broadband service to
or municipallties.
.. Confidentiality: The Applicant must document that it will treat any matter that is a
.. _______ than the
.. Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
Program to NTIA hor restrict NTIA's use of such data as contemplated under the NO FA.
B. Ewert Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
.hrn.arlhand. The expert reviewers were subdivided into panels of at least three reviewers each. Each
----------
rhe e>:p-ert reviewers independently evaiuated the Applications based on an established set of review
ner.:es and document the discussions.
Tr.:e.Program Office maintains on file backup documentation containing the reviewers' signed conflict
-of-inte-re-st forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materials are available for
c. programmatic Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications

summarv of the Aoolication. This summarv also rlPtaiiPrl thP PxtPnt to whirh thP Annlir:rtnt mPt
determine whether to recommend the award or award with special conditions. Asmentioned above,
purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In caseswhere broadband mapping
requests were fund able orcould be fundable with minimal adjustments but the broadb-and planning
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Program Staff recommend individual Applications for approval if such Applications dearly demonstrate
reference; however, no minimums scores were applied to the submissions_ .
The Program Director has presented this slate of recommended grant awards to the-G'flA Associate
Administrator, Dr. Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, who reviewed and approved the reromrnendations.
Program Staff is recommending for approval of funding. The assessment summary ge'lerally describes
RECOMMENDATION:
II.C.3 of the NOFA, and whether the Applications satisfy the program's stated purposes_
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for three (3) that have satisfied pcrogram
requirements ofthe SBDD Grant Program.
State Federal Funds
~ ~ ~ -------- ~
Maryland: Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc. $2,019,104
Massachusetts: Mass Broadband h1stitute $2,069,0-;)
Washington: Washington State Department of Information Services $2,215,780
Attachment 1: Individual Summary Pages: Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington
cc: Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance law DiYiSion, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Massachusetts Broadband Institute
Overview: Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBl) is the designated entity for the state of Massachusetts.
MBl is requesting $2,069,078 for both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The application requested
$1569,078 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and
$500,000 for t1'le cost of broadband planning for two {2) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and
clalif'{irl& infut,r.ation provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary
..... ___ __ __ __adjustments a-;,,d -__ -_-_-_ -___-___-___ -____-__-__-__-_
including indep.-mient verifiers, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable, and necessary to the
project. Furtt'L-'i'IDOre, the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, whlch has prior experience mapping
broadband in the state and proposes working closely with multiple state and local stakeholders. Lastly, MB!
already hasao:e.s.-s to cable strand maps in every community in the state, and cable operators are required to
state law, therefore providing critical information and removing a potential barrier
to data coflectlon.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated Massachusetts' appllcatipn. Generally, reviewers commented
----+'hattbe-:Masvti-tYretts"teamhaU-significant-expe-rienceand-seemed-weH-eqt:!ipped-t-o-perf-orm-the-tas-k;-8ne-------
re\tiE'h'erstated-that-"the team has recently performed similar broadband mapping projects. The t-eam has
established goy:emance and operational requirements to complete the required work." However, overall,
reviewers were critical of the application and believed that it required strengthening. One reviewer felt that the
proposal was ._Tight on details; aggressive in the assumptions; very expensive (probably because ofemphasis on
addressing)." program staff believes that the application was stronger than some comments opined,
significant revislans were requested and in particular the_program staff focused on obtaining greater detail
about propased processes and substantially reducing the costs of the overall proposal. Ultimately staff believes
strengthened the application.
Program Review: iviHi's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
subsequent clarifications. The application, as supplemented through negotiation, was detailedJ innovative, and
directed towards addressing Massachusetts' specific needs. The Applicant demonstrated a strong preexisting
understanding ofthe state's broadband landscape and relationships with the state's broadband serviCe
providers. Furthermore, MBI provided a detailed description ofthe proposed approach to broadband data
collection and verification.
MBI proposes an approach which combines using currently available data to create availability models, data
submitted by broadband service providers, and data obtained and verified through field work to create a whole
picture-of broadband service in the state. MBI still expects to collect provider data at the address level, where
possible, and is focused on developing a comprehensive statewide address dataset on which to overlay provider
data inardt=rto b-etter understand deployment at a granular level. The Applicant believes that the development
and use of this address set is integral to a detailed mapping of broadband in the state and will be useful in
determining the locations of available service even should providers give data at the block level. MBI intends to
____ ---. _verift data through several methods, including: engineer field review,_surve>ting, and and mail
MBI's extensive field program is of particular note. MBI is partnering with 12 regional planning across
the state and the publlc, including academia and constituents of key anchor institutions, to form a
field effort to verify infrastructure elements throughout the state and to drive use of on-line tests and suruey
tools. MBI belteves that this will both serve a critical verification role and serve to foster public engagement in
broadband improvement on the ground.
The Applicant demonstrated that it is collaborating with and building upon existing geospatial and broadC.:L"id
parrJcular, the - -
Applicant has been working closely with the state's GIS agency, MassGIS, the Massachusetts Executive of
Housing and Economic Development, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Massa&.usetls
Department of Telecommunications and Cable, the Massachusetts Information Technology Division, the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Massachusetts Executive Office of
Transportatiot'l, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, the-M-assacht5f:tts
Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Semr.dary
Education. In addition, as mentioned above, the Applicant will be collaborating with numerous other r.::gu:.r.al
and local planning agencies, academic institutions, such as MIT, and non-governmental stakeholders, such as the
non-profit broadband initiative, WesternMA Connect.
Massachusetts' request for $500,000 in planning funds over five years is substantiated by a clear plan that-it !:>.-a-s
developed for the state. This plan envisions extensive outreach and the creation of local technology
teams, the identification of barriers to deployment and adoption, coordination with other broadband inHf.a-tlv.es
{including other Recovery Act initiatives, and preexisting st..ate-level effo-rts), and oversight anda.dminist2tiG.fcl-Gf
statewide planning efforts. In particular, Massachusetts expects to conduct much of its planning activit.ies
through partnerships with WesternMA Connect and existing regional planning authorities. The Applicant
believes that planning in the state is best conducted through-a-focus on-adoption and
Massachusetts, the most rural, economically depressed, and technologically lagging region.
Durin.g the negotiation process, staff sought additional clarifying information regarding severalcategm:ies_
including but not limited to the level of granularity, the methods of data collection, integration with state
government, security measures for the protection of data, tribal the allocation of funding under the
proposed budget, collaboration with academic institutions, and the amounts required for particular budget
items and activities. In many cases, additional information was sufficient to resolve questions or concerns about
the grant application, in other cases the staff requested adjustments to the project plan in order to ensure that
the proposed plan met program requirements. In response to these queries and requests for revisions, M:B-1,
coordinating with their contractors, supplied additional information and made changes that strengthened the
quality of its application. In particular, MBI revised certain components of its budget and substantially reduced
the amount offunding requested.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve Massachusetts'
grant proposal in the amount of$2,069,078.
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CHRISTINE 0. GREGOIRE
Governor
STATE OF WASHINGTON
P.O. Box 40002 o Olympia, Washington 98504-0002 c (360) 753-6780 "www.govemor.wa.gov
August 3, 2009
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration (NTIA)
- - U.S.-Department ofCommerce
Herbert C. Hoover Building
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
This is to certify that Washington State House Bill1701, passed during the 2009 Legislative
Session, designates the Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS) as the single
eligible entity in the state of Washington to receive federal grant funding under the State
Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
I appreciate the opportunity these federal funds present to applicants in our state. Increasing
broadband access and adoption is a top priority and has my full support. I am confident we will
accomplish a great deal with these grants.
If you need additional information, the contact at the Department of Information Services is:
Sincerely,
::...... Ms. Angela Wu
Broadband Program Manager
1110 Jefferson Street SE
P.O. Box42445
Olympia, WA 98504-2445
(360) 902-2983 (phone)
(360) 664-0733 (fax)
Angela. Wu@dis.wa.gov
WaBroadband@dis. wa.gov
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Bernadette Ph.D .. '-f:_2JA J R_
Associate Administrator, Office of TeFe;o';i;munications and lflformation
Applications
Anne Neville
National Broadband Mapping Director
State Broadband Data and Developmem Grant Program- Grant
Application Approval: Maryland, Mzassadmsetts, Washington
October 28, 2009
Telecommunications and Information Applications {OTIA} recommends forfunding under the State
Broadband Data and Development {SBDD} Grant Program-. It alse-autHnes the process the SBDD
Specifically, as discussed more fully below, Program Staff Ihe approval of funding
requests for three {3) Applicants. These approvals total $6,303,%2 In SBDD Grant Program funds.
Subsequent to your app-r:ev-a-1-, t!:les-e--Applications wHIIJe-s-errt-to-th-e-N-ationallnstitute of Standards and
Technology {NIST) Grants Office for approval and award. It is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
require additional informa-tkm frem a grantee prior to award-of-b:'i-e--g-r-a-nts. If additional non-technical
information is necessary, you wiH be notified.
DISCUSSION:
The funding recommendations set forth below are based upon Program Staff findings fo_!lowing an
extensive review process used to evaluate each Application. Ead1 Application was reviewed in four
stages:
1. Upon receipt Program Staff reviewed the Application to ensure that it met or could meet the
criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds Availability {NOFA)/ in particular that the
2
Each Application
comments of the subject matter experts. Where necessar-Y, subject matter experts were asked
tnmmlffileii:ed __ __-___ -__-__ ---
outstanding questions ar"d request additional information when necessary.
Each of these steps is dtswssed 11'l'Ofe fully in sections A, Band C below. Section D describes the
process used to select AppUcatvcti\i to be recommended for funding. Finally, Section E describes the
documentation prepared to supr.--ort these recommendations. Attac:hment I contains individual
summary pages synthesizing tlu:: __ and reviewer evaluation from the States recommended
for funding.
Program Staff conducted an EfigihiTity Review of each Application to evaluate whether the submission
the NO FA. To obtain an awar-d, an.I\-!Jj:lli-cant under the Program must meet the following
requirements:
e Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide documentation that it has been
behalf of that Sta-t-e;
e Matching Funds.: Ibe.Ap.plicantmust document its capacity to provide matching funds.
.. Costs: The Applicant must only include costs that are reasonable, allocable, necessary to
.. Funding Restrictions: The Applicant must document that funds will not be used for any
casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
"' Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
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from all
commercial or public pwv:i-d.ers of broadband services in their respective States,
Indian tribes, Native Hawa'ilan organizations, Community Anchor Institutions or agencies
or municipalities .
., Confidentiality: The Appikant must document that it will treat any matter that is a
trade secret, commercial or financial information, or privileged or confidential_ as a
tb Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
nondisclosure agreements that restrict the providing of all data coflected under this
Program to NT! A nor restrict NTIA's use of such data as contemplated the NOFA.
expert review of the Applications was conducted to elicit comments, concerns and suggestions for
}ocal, state, and Federal government, universities and the private sector. These experts were selected
because oftheir experiencein Geographic Information Systems (GIS), project management, and
tr-ea-liband. The expert reviewers were subdivided into panels of at least three reviewers each. Each
me expert reviewers independently evaluated the Applications based on .an established set of review
criteria. After completing their individual examination ofthe submissions, each panel held a voluntary
eaCh panel through the discussion and ensured that all points of view were heard, but the reviewers
nmes and document the discussions. ;.
Th-e Program Office maintains on file backup documentation containing the reviewers' signed conflict
of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materia is are avaiiable for
upon your request.
C. "Programmatic Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
.w.Li.ewing Applications during the Expert Review, but completed them only after the expert reviewers
Pl'sgrammatic Review, Program Staff evaluated the proposal for policy determinations and conformity
with programmatic goals. As part of the review process, Program Staff ensured thatthe eligibility
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D. Selection Process Used .to Recommend Awarded Amounts
determine whether to recommend the award or award with special conditions. Asmentioned above,
review individual scores. Progr:f,m Staff evaluated both the funds requested for bt-oadband mapping
purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In cases where bmadband mapping
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requests required significant revision, Program Staff has recommended App!icatio.; approval with a
special award condition prohibiting the use of broadband planning funds until adi:!itional information is
provided by the Applicant. Consistent with the NOFA clarification regarding perroo Of performance,
Program Staff has reviewed the budget submissions for broadband mapping for each
Application for the full five year period, but has recommended awards for an initiai two year period.
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Program Staff recommend individual Applications for approval if such Applitations dearly demonstrate
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Administrator, Dr. Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, who reviewed and approved the recommendations.
Attachment I to this memorandum contains an individual assessment summary i"on:ach State that
Program Staff is recommending for approval of funding. The assessment summ:aT':{generally describes
the proposed project(s) contained in t-h-e-Appllcati&n. The summary alse;-cantams-a-i)r-Bgram review
NOFA of the program
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and an expert revi-ew sectton that summarizes g-eneral-mmments from the panel
RECOMMENDATION:
consideration the Program Director's recommendations/ the selection factors contalned in Section
II.C.3 of NOFA, and whether the Applications satisfy the program's stated pta:p.ases.
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for three {3} that have satisfied program
State Federal funds
/J;, .. vet<&i
tf
Maryland: Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Inc.
i.ko;:uib.;TIJ1d
1 . .
,.069,.978
Washington: Washington St<3t>r Oepartment of Information Services $2,215,780
nications and Information
Attachment f: Individual Summary Pages: Martldnd, Massachusetts, Washington
cc: Percy Rclv.nson, Federal Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
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Washington State Department -of information Services (DIS)
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Overview: Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS} is the designated entity for the state of
Washington. DIS is requesting $2,215,780 for both-broadband mapping and broadband planning. The Applicant
requested $1,719A08 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and
2011 imd $496,372 for the cost of broadband planning for two (2) years The application, inclusive of all
additional and clarifying information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase and reflecting all
necessary adjustments and revisions, proposes the collection of the required data, provides a strong verification
plan, including an independent verifier, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable and necessary to the
project. Furthf!rmo.re, the Applicant proposes to work closely with multiple state and local stakeholders.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the DIS application. Overall, the panel indicated that they
were confident in the ability ofthe.applicant to complete the project within the program's required parameters.
Furthermore .. most reviewers found that the applicant had a good approach to data collection, verification,
accessibility, security and confidentiality. Reviewers commented that, "the application did an excellent job of
demonstrating a deep understanding of the task and providing measurable proof of capability/' All expert

intens-ed outcomes-.
Program Review: DIS' submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and subsequent
clarifications. Dtlrir:-g-the negotiation process, staff sought additional clarifying information regarding several
categories, includ}ng the methods of data collection and verification, the qualifications of staff, security.
measures f-or n"le: p:ru:te:ction of data, the allocation of funding under the proposed budget, and the amount
required for particular budget items and activities. In response to these queries, DIS supplied additional
information that strengthened the quality of its application. In addition, in response to staff reque!)ts, the
Applicant revised certain components of its budget and substantially reduced the amount of funding requested.
The application, through negotiation, was appropriately detailed, presented a well-defined and
strong plan with realizable goals, and was directed towards obtaining the necessary data the NTIA, while also
addressing DIS specific needs. The Applicant demonstrated a strong understanding of Washington's broadband
landscape and evidenced existing relationships with the state's broadband service providers.
DIS will collect and process the required data with the help of an experienced mapping contractor, Sanborn.
Based on meetrngs that DIS has already conducted with providers throughout Washington, the project team
expects to receive data in several different formats. Sanborn will develo"p a data model that will allow
automated delivery for larger providers and also manual input for smaller providers that may only be able to
offer paper maps orDther non-technical submissions. DIS and Sanborn will employ multiple methods to gather
broadband data, collecting the data directly from all Providers, local sources and local government agencies, in
collaboration a public-private partnership. DIS proposes an approach which combines publicly available
data and data submitted by broadband service providers to create a whole picture of broadband service in the
state. DIS will engage broadband providers in an ongoing update and validation process. This process will
engage providers and in a cooperative and collaborative effort of vafidatlng the accuracy and completeness of
the data being collected:
DIS will utilize a combination of techniques to verify provider data. These methods include an online survey,
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phone-surveys-foeusing-on-businesses-and:loEal-governments,researcb-to-compare-publicized ----- ---------------
services with submitted data, spatial analysis that compares provider data against commercially available
datasets and local listening sessions that offer residents opportunities to compare maps created from provider
data with their own local knowledge of availability. DIS will also use a portion of the funds to fund the
digitization of parcel level data in several, primarily rural, counties. This effort will also substantially improve the
quality of the final dataset.
DIS will ensure that data for broadband mapping is accessible, clear, and easily understood by the public,
including the research community, local and state government, and current and potential providers. DIS will
collaborate with public and private sector entities, providers, Community Anchor Institutions, tribal
governments, non-profit organizations, public safety organization, and energy and utilities entities, eta!., vfl the
collection of broadband data for development of a comprehensive and accurate statewide broadband map_ DiS
is also committed to developing the necessary relationships and communications to enable d!"Velopment of a-
broad bani::! strategy that focuses on the increased use and adoption of broadband bY. unserved and underserved
areas in Washington.
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DIS has developed a thorough plan to supplement and update Washington's broadband plannfAg effo-rts.
Building on knowledge acquired from past activities, DIS will first conduct listening sessions throughout
Washington. Staff will focus its efforts on Eastern Washington, a predominately rural and often isolated area of
the state. To do this most cost-effectively, DIS will collaborate with the State Department of Commerce, which
places liaisons in each county, and Washington State University, which has extension offices in each county.
These hands-on activities will be supplemented by technical resources, including an analysis of
unserved/underserved communities. With these tools, DIS will publish a report that builds on the availabiUty
information compiled and also assesses Washington's barriers to adoption and analyzes the profiles of
broadband adopters vs. During the next phase of the planning effort, DIS will publish a report
that reviews possible solutions to barriers identified in the first report. DIS will also continue efforts to ed_u_cate
consumers, policymakers, Community Anchor Institutions and others about the importance of broadha-P.cl-fer
Washington's future.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve Washington State
Department of Information Services' grant proposal in the amount $2,215,780.
"i'he Assistant Seraetai'Y fol' Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
_______ ...
DATE: 2010 .
.
SUBJECT: State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Award Amendments
Background
-publtsheda-Nutice--uf"Fand:s-1\i.I'Cfilatrility(WOFP\)-ana-soiieitation of-Appiicarions to proviaegUiaelmes for-----------
the State Broadband Data and Development {SBDD) Grant Program.
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 1:\.0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
$500,000, to implement other activities over a award period. The NOFA also provided that
After conducting a review of its progr;:tm priorities, NTI.A invited the SBDD awa rdees to amend their
maintaining state-level bn;>adband data collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;_ {ii) the initial and promising
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Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Cla"rification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
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{mapping and planning}, application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant -guidance, which meets the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award (One Economy Corporation,

Grant Program NOFA was foflowed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I Awardee:
Delaware Department ofTechr10logy and Information
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology.
I
I
_ fundmg .
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2,400,000.
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
$1,714,652
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822,468
$2,361102.8
Total I $46,600,443
Attachments
cc: -----Anne Neville;-National Broadband Mapping Program -Director-------------
Commerce
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.2H301 IV[.ur_ SERV!.CE CENTER Nt:
December 2, 20 ll
The Honorable Lmvrence: E. Strickling
________
United States Department of Commerce
lL101 Constitution Avenue N\V, Room 4898
Washington, D.C.20230
Dear .i\ssistant Secretary Strickling:
- - 4it'
The e-NC Authority, North Carolina's state broadband authority, has been the designated entity
Dx receiving state funding under the National Telecom ..munications and Information
Administration (NTlA) State Broadband Data and Development Grant program since 2009.
During the current legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly, under Session Law
2011-145, Section 14.12C, directed that the e-NC Authority >vork with the NTTA to transfer
Nmih Carolina's State Broadband Data and Development Grant to the North Carolina
Department of Commerce.
This Tetter is to advise you that, as Governor of the State ofNorth Carolina, 1 hereby dcsig1w.te
the N.C. Department of Commerce as the Eligible Entity for the purpose of receiving funds
authorized under the federal Broadband Data Irnprovement Act, including the ren1ah-u.ng fimding
under North Carolina's State Broadband Data and Development Grant from the U.S. Department
of Commerce. A, ward No. 37-50-M09002. I confirm that this federal grant mvarded to our
broadband program, will, mnong other pending broadband business, become the responsibility of
the N.C. Depm:;cir1ent of' Commerce. As sud1, otcc;t11merce will
as the state broadband inifiative for North Carolina under the auspices of this federal grant
Dcccmb::r 2, 201 1
Page tvlo
l understand that the NTIA has and the N.C. Department of Cornmerce that this
transl:tr cannot change the grant programs, perfcmnance or funding, but is simpiy a substitution
of grant entities. Due to the sunset ofthe e-NC Authority on December 31, 201 i. my office. tl1'c
e->JC and the N.C. Department ofComme1:ce are requesting that this substitution of
grant entities take effect as of January 1, 2012.
... If your agency has any questions about this transfer, please Richard Clark at
. I appreciate your vvork with North Carolina to ensure a successli!l
grant entity substitution. Please be assured that North Carolina remains co.mmitted to the
0-rriA's State Broadband Initiative program.
Sincerely,

\Z

c: .K.eith Crisco, Secretary, NC Department of Commerce
A ...ndy \Villis, Director, Office of State Budget and IV1miagement
.P.Jchard Clark, Director of Internal Operations. NC Department of Cornrnerce
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
lawrence E. StrtckUng Jl.tu.....u.. . ~
August 18, 2010 . ~ U
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration {NTJA) published a
Notice of Fu"nds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for the State
1
' The SBDD Grant Program is a competitive,
merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the Af!lerican Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
(BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing State-tevel
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and
objectives and federal objectivesi through the National Broadband Map; (H) the initialand promising
results of h ~ first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
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Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8., 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
UNITED STATES LlEPA!UMEI\!T OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Secl'etary. fm Commu11ications-
and Information
the initial $500,000 grants, for programs that coalesce and support dispa-rate, and when needed, new,
broadband and IT availability and adoptidn activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels:
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
_illilllicatio ns on __Jisted-beloW-that-N=nA-has
I State l Awardee: I I
Fundmg
Indiana Indiana Office ofTechnology $2,028,497
Louisiana State of louisiana Division of Administration $4,961,251
Maine State of Maine, ConnectME Authority $3,193,992
Nebraska Nebraska Public Service Commission $3,565,926
oklahoma oklahoma Office of State Finance $1,675,300
Pennsylvania PA Department of Community and Economic Development $5,110,62:8
Total j $44,785,937
Ul\lilt:U ~ l A I I t : : : : UI::.I"RKIIVII:;:I\11 IJt' L>UIVHVII::Kt..l::
The Assistant Seuretmy for Communications
and Information
projects, and amounts recommended for the proposed award is also attached .
. Attachments
Commerce
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
Applications
Anne Neville
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SUBJECT:
DATE:
Application Approval: California, Indiana, North Carolina, Vermont
September 17, 2009
This memorandum presents for your approval the first set of Grant Applications that the Office of
Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program. It also outlines the p-r:G-Gessthe SB-DD
Specifically, as discussed more fully below, Program Staff recommends the appr __o).La.Lof funding
requests for four (4) Applicants. These approvals total $6,828,474 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Subsequent to your approvat these Applications will be sent to the National institut:e of Standards and
Technology (NIST) Grants Office for approval and award. It is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
require additional information from a grantee prior to award of the grants. If additjonal non-technical
DISCUSSION:
stages:
criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds Availability {NOFAL
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2
Each Application
feedback to Program Staff. Prograin Staff compiled the comments from the reviewers to
comments of the subject matter experts. Where necessary/ subject matter experts were asked
outstancltng t:tuestiens crm:i request-additimtal infm:mti-oJ+Whe:r:t:n-eeessru:yt_===========
Each of these steps is 'discussed more fully in sections A
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B and C below. Section D de.scribes the
process used to select Applications to be recommended for funding. Finally/ Section E describes the
summary pages synthesizing the Applications and reviewer evaluation from the States
recommended for funding.
SBDD Grant Program Applications
either met or could meet/ with additional information/ the eligibility criteria described in Section V of
T-o obtain an award/ an Applicant under the Program must meet the following

.. Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide documentation that it has been
b_ehaif of that State.
.. Matching Funds: The Applicant must document its capacity to provide matching funds.
.. Costs: The Applicant must only include costs that are reasonable/ allocable/ necessary to
the _project and comply with funding statute requirements.
casino or other gambling establishment/ aquarium/ zoor golf courser or swimming pool.
"' !Jata: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
the type and in the format provided in the Technical Appendix as clarified
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3
from all
commercial or public providers of broadband services in their respective States/
indadedr but not limited tor commercial or public providers of broadband service to
Indian tribes/ Native Hawaiian organizations/ Community Anchor Institutions or agencies
or municipalities.
trade secret/ commercial or financial information/ or privileged or confidentiat as a
record not subject to public disclosure except as otherwise -mutually agreed to by the
o Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
Program to NTIA nor restrict NTLA's use of such data as contemplated under the NOFA.
B. Expert Review of SBDD Grant Program Aoplications
An expert review of the Applications-wa-s conducted to elicit comments, concerns and suggestions for
because of their experience in Geographic Information Systems (GISL project management, and
panel then reviewed Applications from 6-7 States. The panels were constructed to ensure that
each panel through the discussioR -a=fi'l'l=ens-t.T=e-cl that all points of view were heard, but the reviewers
notes and document the discussisr1s.
of interest forms and detaHed swr-:f,:lg.sheetsfor each reviewer. These materials are available for
C. Programmatic Review of SBDD Grant Pro1rram Applications
Each Application's Programmatic e ~ e w W'!JS !.ed by one member ofthe Program Staff and the team
reviewing Applications during the El<'Dt::rt Re'view, but completed them only after the expert reviewers
submitted their evaluations and Program Staff completed review ofthese submissions. During the
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purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In cases where broadband mapping
r-e qu est's-r-eq u iretl=stgniffGanb 1-evffiiurr,:-f! mgr-a
special award condition prohibiting the use of broadband planning untlJ additional information is
provided by the Applicant. Consistent with the NOFA clarification rega-rding period of performance,
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Program Staff recommend individual Applications for approval if such Awlicatians clearly demonstrate
how they will meet program requirements and goals. The expert re-v-i-ew-er scores were used as a
____ [eleLene_e_; however, no minimums or cut-off scores were applied to the submissions.
The Program Director has presented this slate of recommended granto-wards to the Associate
Administrator, Dr. Bernadette Mcguire-Rivera, who reviewed and approved the recommendations.
Attachment I to this memorandum contains an individual a?sessment summarf for each State that
the proposed project(s) contained in the Application. The sum-ma-rya-tsa-corrt;ain-s a program review
of expert reviewers. The recommendation section outlines the overall tesuit that the Program Staff is
recommending approval of the Application based on the review.
RECOMMENDATION:
; consideration the Program Director's recommendations, the selection factors contained in Section

II.C.3 of the NOFA, and whether the Applications satisfy the progra-m's stated pu-rposes

Please your decision for each State and sign below. Please also sign the attached decision
rnam.-u.,nrt,m fnr t-ho 1\IIC::T hr::lnt<: nffirP
State Federal Funds
California
Indiana
Vermont $1,197,496
Date
Attachment 1: Individual Summary Pages: California, Indiana, North Carolina and Vermont
Commerce
THE CAliFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Overview: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is the designated entity for the State of California.
The CPUC is requesting $2,343,760 for both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The Application
requested $1,843,760 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband between 2009 and 2011 and
$500,000 for the cost of broadband planning over four (4) years. They propose the collection of the required

present a budget that allocable and necessary to the project.
Program Review: The EP-llC's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
subsequent clarifications. The Application was very strong and included detail about the plan for collection,
verification and data display. The CPUC is building upon existing geospatial and broadband policy resources and
utilizing the SBDD Program to impro-ve the quality of broadband data available within the state.
The Application pro-poses-a-sta-Rda-r:d--d.ata collection approach, primarily relying on data received from providers.
The CPUC has already released a data request to all known broadband providers in the State. Tile request
specified that data may-be pru'..4det:l at either the census block/street segment or address level. The CPUC
contends that some providers will provide data at the address level because they do not have the financial
resources to overlay census boundaries on top of their existing data set. In these cases, the CPUC will overlay
the boundaries for census blocks and street segments after receiving the data from the providers. The CPUC will
also geocode the data and compare it with statewide parcel data. It will then employ a combination of
verification methods including: comparison to existing broadband availability data sets, comparison to existing
FCC Form 477 data, on-the-ground and/or telephone surveys conducted by California State University Chico,
online by the public_ The-Ap.plicatlo ..n proposes a strong project team and integration of key state agencies and
stakeholders.
The CPUC's broadband planning submission is substantiated by a clear description of how the state will facilitate
the adoption and use of broa-dband services concentrating on areas where broadband penetration is
significantly below the r!Z!klnal average. The CPUC's partner, California State University -Chico (CSU Chico) has a
detailed plan to develop technology-neutral broadband awareness materials, specifically raise awareness about
broadband by Califomia"s. Native American Tribes and communities, develop a broadband demonstration lab to
exhibit different types of broadband technology and lead regional planning groups to establish technology
planning groups.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the CPUC's Application. Overall the panel indicated that the
Application was very strong and, in specific, reviewers noted the following: [(The CPUC showed that there are
extensive resources available in California state government for this effort." [(Over project lifetime, [this
Application proposes a] good plan and high assurance of delivery." "The strength of this Application is the depth
of the technical expertise, the GIS resources and the experience through multiple state initiatives- in- developing
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the California
Public Utilities Commission's grant proposal in the amount of $2,343,760.
INDIANA OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY
Overview: The Indiana Office of Technology {lOT) is the designated entity for the State of Indiana. lOT is
requesting $1,263,342 for 2009-2011 to conduct their statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability.
It proposes the collection of the required data, proposes a strong verification plan, has an experienced mapping
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the project. Broadband planning activities are not a requirede!.ement of the SBDD Program and OIT chose not to
request funds for this purpose.
'Program Review: lOT's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
subsequent clarifications. The Application was very strong and included substantive detail about the Indiana
Application's proposed approach to broadband data co.!.!ecti.gn am.l verification.
lOT's Application plans to build an initial dataset based upon a wide variety of publicly available sources
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address-level information will be used as the common clenemina-ter to-merge them, and the level of
accuracy/confidence for information at a given address wHl-be tracked based on the data source(s). Additionally,
lOT will collect new data directly from service providers for t!"ri3 project. It will ask for address-level, but
recognize census block/street segment information is more iike!y to he provided by a number of providers. In
addition to having multiple data sources to compare information for a given location, lOT plans on using a
combination of verification methods in concert to identify data quaiity and resolve discrepancies, including by
inspection of aerial photography, consumer-submitted online broadband speed tests, physical "boots on the
grqund," and other information available on service pmvider'll'i/Ebsites.
Indiana seems to have a very strong existing broadband mapping workgroup with representatives from many
state agencies. The state already publishes and mainta-ms-a public o-nline map visualization tool ("lndianaMap")
and plans to incorporate and publish broadband data us:ir.gthis existing infrastructure. Thus, the Indiana
Application appears well-poised to leverage existing strength5 for the current task.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated lOT's sub'T',ission_ Overall the panel indicated that the
Application was very strong, specifically citing Indiana's history with GIS data systems and that the Application
"seems to thoroughly comprehend the budget consideratior.s and personnel required for the project." The
main concern expressed about the Application is that it is a b-it "long on 'who' and short on 'how,"' nevertheless,
despite this concern the consensus is that the {[workgroup participants seem to be well grounded in the subject
matter" and presented a "solid proposal." The average of the reviewer scores is 83.5.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff members recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the
l11.di<ma in amount of $1,263,342.
THE E-NC AUTHORITY
Overview: E-NC is the designated entity for the State of North Carolina. E-NC is requesting $2,023,876 for both
broadband mapping and broadband planning. The Application requested $1,589,077 to conduct a statewide
geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $434,799 for the cost of bro-adband
planning for five (5) years. The Application proposes the collection of the required data from multiple data
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e-NC's two-year budget is spent in the first year because ofth"e unique data collection approach t!:ley p.mpose.
Ofthe $1,589,077 requested, $1,213,709 is requested for the first year.
Program Review:. E-NC's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
subsequent clarifications. The Application was strong, innovative and included detailed information about the
proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. The e-NC program team is-also we!! qualified
and the project itself fully integrated key state agencies and stakeholders.
E-NC proposes a unique approach to broadband data collection and verification through the NortnCarolma
Broadband- Rigor in Mapping (NC BRIM) Program. E-NC has been developing broadbantl- maps-s-laee-2:99:1, and
now offers a statewide map searchable by address. However, the usefulness of these maps has b-een hindered
by collection and verification issues that have led to inconsistent levels of confidence in the data's accuracy. For
this reason, e-NC proposes an alternative approach to broadband data collection. This mefhod wmaHow e-NC
to use multiple data collection methodologies and compare them against each other ina number of categories
including accuracy, cost and E-NC's approach will utilize web-enabled data searches and ra(,iio wave
propagation models for existing mobile and fixed wireless broadband. NC BRIM will also utilize a direct citizen
census and existing and newly collected provider data.
E-NC's request for $434,799 in planning funds over five years is substantiated by a clear description of its need
and a detailed overview of its plan. The Program will conduct extensive surveys of North Carolirria-rrs lt"ga1ding
the uses, benefits and barriers of broadband adoption as well as how residents are using cornp:,;ters and the
Internet, where they access these tools and the service available. Staff time will also be dedicated to the State's
new Last Mile RoundUp project, the Lifeline Online project, activities associated with the deve:opment of e-
So_lutions Technology Teams, the Virtual Forum for Vulnerable Populations and the refurbishment of Pubiic
Computer Access Centers. E-NC did an exceptional job of integrating its planning request into the mission of the
organization, thus improving the likelihood of ongoing program maintenance.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the e-NC Application. Overall the panel indicated that the
Application was very strong and, in specific, reviewers noted that "this proposal presents an ambitious and
comprehensive approach to this effort." One reviewer also noted that "[a]strong set of data cotlection and
evaluation tools are proposed ... " Another reviewer discussed the staff, arguing that "the strongest feature of
-this-Applicationistheexperience-of the-team-andthe depth of existing-wmmitment to broadband
Recommendation: TheSBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve e-NC's grant
proposal in the amount of $2,023,876.
THE VERMONT CENTER FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Overview: The Vermont Center for Geographic Information (VCGI) is the designated entity for the State of
Vermont. VCGlls requesting $1,197,496 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability
between 2009 and 2011. The Application proposes the collection of the required data, proposes a strong
from multiple state entities, and presents a budget
that is r:ea-ssnab!-e, a!!Dcable and necessary to the project. Broadband planning activities are not a required
element of the SBDD Program and VCGI chose not to request funds for this purpose.
Program Review: VCGI's submission satisfied the Program requirements as provided in the NOFA and
subsequent clarifications. The Application was very strong and included substantive detail about the proposed
approadH:s broadband data collection and verification.
VCGJ .px.o.pnses.a.stanrlard data collection approach, primarily relying on data received from providers. The
organization intends to attempt data collecti'Or\ at tlleaoaress
data- level if they are unable to provide it at the address level. Despite the challenges of
this approach it expressed confidence in its ability to obtain provider cooperation. Also, Vermont intends to use
a combination of verification methods in concert (including by telephone survey, online by the public, online by
the broadband service providers, and on-the-ground sampling of infrastructure and households).
VCGI's Application presents a strong project team with integrated expertise from numerous relevant state
agencies. T-he App-lication and its partners have significant experience with mapping and, in fact, developed a
state-Je.\teLro.ap in.2fl:D6. The Vermont Application is poised to leverage existing strengths for the current task.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the Vermont Application's submission. Overall the panel
indicate.d that the Application was very strong and, in specific, reviewers opined that the Vermont team
"includ-es. the right mix of expertise," "did a very good job describing how they will meet the technical
requirements/' and presented a "strong plan." The average of the reviewer scores is 82.3.
Recommendation: The Broadband Mapping staff members recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve
the Vern;o:;-;t App!lcation's grant proposal in the amount of $1,197,496.
CHE;:STER J. CULVE:R
GOVE:RNOR
August 13, 2009
The Honorable Lawrence E. Strickling
Dear Assistant Strickling:

PATTY JUDGE
LT. GOVERNOR
1 hereby designate the Iowa Utilities Board as the appropriate authority within the State
of Iowa to select the third party entity to submit the State's proposal to the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) notice of funds availability
(NOFA) for broadband mapping. This designation is being made per the guidance
received by the State from the Office of the Secretary, United States Department of
Commerce.
Chester J. Culver
Governor of Iowa
UNITED STATES ilEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
iha Assistant Sec1etmy fm Camnmnications
and Information
Washlngton, D.C. 20230
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
subsequent fundil)g would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
applications and supplement their funding requests to further meet the SBDD pu'rposes over the original
maintaining state-level broadband data collection and mapping programs for the f:lurposes of both state

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SBOD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an-award Corporation,
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Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota

New Jersey
Ne"wMexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Office of the ChiefTechnology Officer
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$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240
$2,653,857
Connected Nation $3,515,682
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Technology $3,213,717.

New Jersey Office of Information Technology $2,927,813
New MexiCo Departmehtbflnformatioii Technology $2,876,905
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $3,207,127
I Total I $52,068,640 I
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific procedures used, the
Attachments
Percy Rob.inson
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Commerce
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and
Information Applications
Anne Neville
Application Approval: AZ, GA, lA, MT, NV, NH, ND, PA, Rl, SD, USVI, UT
December 9, 2009
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This memorandum presents for your appr.oval the eighth set of Grant Applications that the Office of
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Specifically, as discussed more fully below, Program Staff recommends the approval offunding
requests for twelve (12) Applicants. These approvals total $22,605,749 in SBDD Grant Program
funds.
Subsequent to your approval_ these Applications will be sent to the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) Grants Office for ap.proval and award. It is possible that the NIST Grants
Officer may require additional information from a grantee prior to award of the grants. If additional
non-technical information is necessary, you will be notified.
DISCUSSION:.
stages:
1. Upon receipt, Program Staff reviewed the Application to ensure that it met or could meet
the criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of FUiids Availability (NOFA),
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in partiCular that
the Applicant was the single designated entity representing its respective State.
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Each
Application was then reviewed by a panel of at least three subject matter experts who
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State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of Applications, 74
provided written feedback to Program Staff. Program Staff compiled the comments from the
reviewers to develop a comprehensive view of each funding request.
policy determinations and conformity with programmatic goals and incorporated the
relevant comments of the subject matter experts. Where necessary, subject matter experts
were asked toreview specific parts of the Application in order to provide additional analysis
outside the expertise of the Program Staff.
3. Program Staff communicated with representatives of each Application to obtain answers to
any outstanding questions and request additional information when necessary.
summary pages synthesizing the Applications and reviewer evaluation from the States
recommended for funding.
' A .. Eligibility Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
Program Staff conducted an Eligibility Review of each Application to evaluate whether the
submission either met or could meet, with additional information, the eligibility criteria described in
Section V of the NOFA. To obtain an award, an Applicant under the Program must meet the
following requirements:
.,. Designated Entity: The Applicant must provide documentation that it has been
designated by the Governor as the single eligible entity that may file an Application
on behalf of that State.
Matching Funds: The Applicant must document its capacity to provide matching
funds.
e Costs: The Applicant must only include costs that are reasonable, allocable, necessary
to the project and comply with funding statute requirements.
.. Funding Restrictions: The Applicant must document that funds will not be used for
any casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming
pool.
". Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
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from all
commercial or public providers of broadband services in their respet::tive States,
Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, Community Arichor Institutions or
agencies or municipalities.
.. Confidentiality: The Applicant must document that it will treat any matter that is a
broadband service provider and the entity. Additionally, the Applicant must
document that it will not agree to a more restrictive definition of Confidential
Information than the definition adopted by this Program.
... Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
Program to NTIA nor restrict NTIA's use of such data as contemplated under the
NOFA.
B. Expert Review of SBDD Grant Program
An expert review ofthe Applications was conducted to elicit comments/ concerns and suggestions
for approval by subject matter experts. The expert review panels included approximately 30 experts
from local, state, and Federal government
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universities and the private sector. These experts were
selected because of their experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS}, project management,
and broadband. The expert reviewers were subdivided into panels of at least three reviewers each.
Each panel then reviewed Applications from six to seven States. The panels were constructed to
ensure that reviewers did not have a conflict of interest ..
The expert reviewers independently evaluated the Applications based on an established set of
review criteria. After completing their individual examination of the submissions, each panel held a
voluntary review call to allow each panelist to provide his/her evaluation of each proposal. A
facilitator assisted each panel through the discussion and ensured that all points of view were
heard, but the reviewers did notprovide consensus advice on the s-ubmissions. In addition/ a scribe
assisted each panel to take notes and document the discussions.
The Program Office maintains on file backup documentation containing the reviewers' signed
conflict of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materials are
available for review upon your request.
c. Programmatic Review of SBDD Grant Program Applications
reviewing Applications during the Expert Review, but completed them only after the expert
reviewers submitted their evaluations and Program Staff completed review of these submissions.
During the Programmatic Review, Program Staff evaluated the proposal for_policy determinations
and conformity with programmatic goals. As part of the review process, Program Staff ensured that
the eligibility criteria had been met. If it was determined that the eligibility criteria had_not been met
or required additional information in order to make that determination, Program Staff contacted .
the Applicant and requested this information in writing. Staff followed this same procedure for
cases in which it was unclear whether the Application met programmatic or policy priorities.
determine whether to recommend the award or award with special conditions. As mentioned
above, Program Staff then conducted a series of meetings to assess program review comments and
expert review individual scores. Program Staff evaluated both the funds requested for broadband
mapping purposes and those requested for broadband planning purposes. In cases where
broadband mapping requests were fundable or could be fundable with minimal adjustments but the
broadband planning requests required significant revision, Program Staff has recommended
Application approval with a special award condition prohibiting the use of broadband planning
funds until additional information is provided by the Applicant. Consistent with the NOFA
clarification regarding period of performance, Program Staff has reviewed the budget submissions
for broadband mapping purposes for each Application for the full five year period, but has
recommended awards for an initial two year period.
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Program Staff recommend individual.Applications for approval if such Applications clearly
demonstrate how they will meet program requirements and goals. The expert reviewer scores were

Administrator, Dr. Bernadette McGuire"Rivera, who reviewed and approved the recommendations.
Program Staff is recommending for approval of funding. The assessment summary generally
describes the proposed project(s) contained in the Application. The summary also contains a
program review section that addresses whether the State met the requirements of the Program as
described in the NOFA of the program, and an expert review section that summarizes general
comments from the panel of expert reviewers.
RECOMMENDATION:
consideration the Program Director's recommendations) the selection factors contained in Sectio':l
II.C.3 of the NOFA, and whether the Applications satisfy the progral1)'s stated purposes.
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for twelve (12) Applicants that have satisfied
program requirements of the SBDD Grant Program.
State Federal Funds
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Arizona: Government Information Technology Agency $2,293,573
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Montana: Montana Department of Commerce $2,087,177

Nevada: Connected Nation $1,428,326

New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire $1,735,715

North Dakota: North Dakota Information Technology Department $1,6131754
PennsylvaniaDepa-rtnreTit-of-eammunity-and

Pennsylvania: Economic Development $2,215,673

Rhode Island: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $1,542,660

South Dakota: Bureau of Information and Telecommunications $1,899,328
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US Virgin Islands: . Opportunity $1,294,898

Utah
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Utah Public Service Commission $2,046,685
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Attachment 1: Individual Summary Pages: AZ, GA, lA, MT, NV, NH, ND, PA, Rl, SD, USVI, UT
Commerce

Connected Nation, Designated Entity on Behalf of the State of Iowa
Overview: Con netted Nation (CN) is the designated entity for the State of Iowa. CN is requesting a total of
$2,254,260 for both broadband mapping and broadband planning. The application requests $1,754,732 to
conduct a statewide geographic inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $499,528
for the cost of broadband planning for five (5) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying
information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary adjustments
and revisions, proposes the collection ofthe required data, provides a verification plan that meets program
. requirements, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable and necessary to the project.
Furthermore, the Applicant's leadership team has a number of years of mapping experience in other states
and has committed to work closely with multiple stakeholders.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated CN's application. Two ofthe three reviewers reached
consensus on the application. These reviewers rated the application consistently above average or high
across all major workstreams, specifically highlighting strengths such as the data methodology, the past
nrl-D.eploym.ent..Go:\lernance
Board (BDBG} and Connected Nation. One reviewer characterized the application as generally inadequate in
its approach, stating that the application required much greater detail and that the Applicant often simply
"restated the NOFA." This reviewer also questioned the validity Of the proposed survey design and requested
additional information about the matching funds. All reviewers noted that the application would benefit
from additional information about mapping and planning activities that are specific to Iowa. _
Program Review: As a result of these comments and programmatic review of the application, Program Staff
sought additional clarifying information including, but not limited to, information about the cost
methodology proposed, the methods of data collection proposed, the independence of the statewide survey
proposal, the ability to mitigate potential conflicts of interest in the verification phase of the project, past
surveys conducted, the qualifications of staff, the degree of state government leadership on and
commitment to this project, including names, titles and roles of key personnel, data to be collected, the
display and update of data, security measures planned for the protection of data, the allocation of funding
under the proposed budget, the justification for proposed expenditures, the amount required for particular
budget items and activities, the proposed collaboration with broadband stakeholders and the activities to be
undertaken as part of the planning proposal.
In response to this request, and additional follow-up questions, the Applicant supplied substantive, detailed
inforrriation that strengthened the quality of its application and resolved the concerns noted in. both technical
and programmatic reviews. This response included important information about the-state's leadership in this
process/ a detailed budget and narrative, and answers to the issues raised by both sets of reviewers.
CN's proposal on behalf of the State of Iowa, as supplemented through negotiation, now satisfies the
program requirements as provided in the NOFA and subsequent clarifications. The application! inclusive of all
additional detail supplied during the programmatic. review process, is appropriately detailed, presents a
that state officials had advanced this proposal based on state needs and that the planning proposal was
clearly the result of state-identified needs and a state-led analysis. In addition, CN provided evidence of
state-specific research which included investigation into the number of providers operating within Iowa.
To fulfill its primary role to collect, analyze and verify broadband availability data, CN will employ
methodologies that can support the different data formats that it is likely to receive from broadband
providers. The mapping process will begin by developing a street-level inventory of broadband availability in
a community. When necessary, CN will work on location with providers to identify equipment locations and
geographical coordinates, understand network variables and constraints, and run tests to determine which
households and businesses have broadband service available froni particular providers and which do not. In
cases in which providers already have data in a format which has been or can be easily geocoded, those
providers will submit data directly to CN.
In an effort to improve its techniques, CN recently hired ESRI, a GIS industry leader, to analyze its
methodology and recommend improvements and efficiencies. CN has implemented these changes and has
also revised its typical provider non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to ensure it complies with the requirements
of the NOFA, as most recently revised. In particular, the NDA now states that any interpretation of
confidentiality restrictions shall always be resolvecnrffavor anne
information."
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As part ofCN's work for the State of Iowa, it will utilize a number of mechanisms to ensure the accuracy of
the broadband data, including extensive field tests by contracted engineers, surveys conducted through one
or more independent market research firms and crowd-sourced consumer feedback that will improve the
accuracy ofthe availability map once published. Program Staff believes. that these activities will enable CN to
develop a comprehensive and acc.urate of broadband availability within Iowa.
CN will display the information it has collected through an interactive website that will allow 4sers to create
local, regional and statewide maps. The site will serve as the public portal for the interactive broadband
inventory map, downloadable maps, complementary datasets, third party verification processes, broadband
inquiries, questions about the map and FAQs about Iowa's broadband mapping progra.m.
The application, including all additional information supplied by the Applicant, demonstrates that the State of
Iowa will be leading this effort. The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has developed a partnership with CN to carry
out the work of the broadband mapping and planning projects. The IUB is a state agency that oversees and
regulates public utilities in the State of Iowa. The IUB will contribute staff time to support data collection
efforts and will supply office space for CN personnel. The IUB and CN will provide regular program updates to
the BDGB, and CN will employ the use of the BroadbandSTAT tool to help the BDGB analyze existing
broadband coverage and visualize proposed broadband infrastructure projects.
CN has requested $499,528 in planning funds on behalf of the State of Iowa. The planning program will be
led by the State of Iowa with technical assistance provided by CN. CN will develop a data-driven analysis of
the problems and opportunities related to broadband deployment and adoption. It will use these findings to
support the BDBG as it develops ongoing strategic plan for Iowa. The primary analytical tool for the
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assistance staff members who will work directly with the BDBG to aid in development of a broadband
strategic plan, facilitate planning-related discussions, and assist in the implementation of the strategic plan,
as directed by the state. CN has supplied an email from Commissioner Krista Tanner of the Iowa Utilities
Board, in which Commissioner Tanner provides her approval of the planning narrative and affirms that the
State of Iowa is the ultimate lead in this planning project.
Recommendation: The SBDD r o g r ~ m Staff recommends that the Assistant Secretary approve Connected
Nation's grant proposal, on behalf of the State of Iowa, in the amount of $2,254,260.
August 5, 2009
Tiw ;Honorable Lawrence E. Strickling
Assistant Secretary for Con:i11,iunica,tions and Information and Administrator
1401 Constimtiori.Avenue, NW. Room 4898
The Center for Innovative Technology> located in Herndo.n, Virginia, has played a
crucial leadership role in Virginia;s .. broadband mapping efforts to date, The providers
and other participating organizations have developed a trusting relationship with the
Center for Innovative Technology and look forward to work:irig with them as we continue
Virginia's mapping effortS.
Thus, based on their key role and participation in V1rgilli:ats broadband mapping
initiatives to date, the Center for Innovative Technology is the single eligible entity in the
Commonwealth of Virginia and has been designated by the state to receive a grant under
the National.Telecommtii1ications and Information Administration, s State Broadband
Data and Development Grant Progr!Ull,
Mr. La"W"Ience StrickUng
August 5, 2009
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Thank yon for your continued efforts in regru:ds to funding through American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act. and we look forward to working with your agency on
this and other broadband initiatives.
Sincerely.
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c: Ms. Kru:en Jackson, Deputy Secretary of Technology
:Mr. Peter Jobse, President, Center for Innovative Technology
Grants Officer
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT Of CUIVIIVli;;Ht;t;
The Assistant Ser:1etmy fm Con1munications
and Information
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DATE:
SUBJECT:
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Administration (NTIA} ___________ _
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competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes ofthe American
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. L. by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by comprehensive and accurate State-level mapping data, developing
and initiating statewide planning and broadband efforts. Grantees initially received two
After condl)cting a review of its priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
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broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at triba1
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state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
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on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is processing these
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
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New Hampshire University of New Hampshire
North Dakota North Dakota Information Technology Department
South Dakota South Dakota Bureau of Information & Telecommunications
Utah Utah Public Service Commission
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$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2,400,000
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
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Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822,468
$2,361,028
Total I $46,600,443 I
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
LaWrence E. Strickling
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications provide ;._
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program. The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, meri.t-based matching grant program that effects the joint
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BOlA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that
collect comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level '

Background
Section 6001(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
broadband service capability is deployed and available :from a commercial or public provider <
2
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17, .,
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA''
3
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service t6l
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions oftheUnited States. Section
106 ofthe BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and:to
4
In effecting this
1
1
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and : ..
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) ofthe Internal Revenue Code
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf ofthe .,,.
State.
7
.- ..
'.
--- --------aarffi.Cations
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision ,,
memorandum is for one (1) state that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the
selection of proposed award for a mapping/planning project in Virginia. In brief, I recommendi-
Virginia: Virginia Center for Innovative Technology $2,999,979
b
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at 4100-4101.
JoN S. CoRZINE
Governor
August 12, 2009
Larry Strickling, Administrator
taU. nf N.tur Jl.trS.ty
PO Box 001
TRENTON NJ 08625-0001
1401 Constitution Ave., N.W.

Dear Mr. Strickling,
The Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Title 1 of Public Law No. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096
(October 10, 2008), requires a letter of state designation affirming that the New Jersey Office of
Information Technology is the single entity in New Jersey eligible to receive a grant under this
Program.
On July t 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infom1ation Administration (NTIA)
issued a Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for State Broadband Mapping Grant in Docket No.
0660-ZA29. The NOFA reiterates the BDIA requirement for a letter of state designation.
As Governor of the State of New Jersey, I do hereby designate the New Jersey Office of
Information Technology, an agency of the state, as the authorized designee for mapping
broadband availability in New Jersey. Let this letter stand as certification that the Office of
Information Technology is the single eligible entity for New Jersey that has been designated by
the state to receive a grant under Section 106(i)(2)(B) of the BDIA.
1.:.
c: Adel W. Ebeid, New Jersey Chief Technology Officer
The Assistant Sm:tetmy fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
August 18, 2010 . v . (_)
_ __
the State Broadband Data and Qevelopment (SBDD} Grant Program.
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.(Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA}, Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by collecting comprehensive accurate State-level broadb(lnd mapping data, developing
years offunding to assess and display broadband availability and up to five years of funding, limited to
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map; (ii) the initial and promising
1
-- ... _ _._! __ -L'r-.. __ 1\ .. rl-...::.s::-. .... .J..; ............. .t: n,...,.1 ..... ..-t .-...to ..... .....f'r.r-,.....,....,}'"1..- ..... ?A C'ori,_Dan-
broadband and JT availability_ and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requiremef}ts of the
NOFA, is attached.
on behalf ofthe Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is processing these
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey.
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Puget Sound Group for Teaching/ learning and Technology
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
I I
Fundmg
$4,4571388
$516371544
$3,273,107
$21548,530
$3,036,240
$2,6531857
$3,515,682
$4,397,431
$3,213,717.
$2,761,171
$4,997,013
$2,927,813
$21876,905
$2,565,115
$3,207,127
I Total! ssz,o68,640 I
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute of Standards and Tec;hnology
.\.
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide (
1
The SBDD
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects tha_t
broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fu.!J:d
--- -----s-tate-witle-ini-tiative-s-cliFeete-d-at-8Fe-a48antl-pl-ancin2'::-----------------+,"------
Background
service capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographiC extent to which
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
3
,
1
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service ~
T
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and:to
4
In effecting this
1
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and : ,.
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg. "
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
broadband maps.
5
-
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program;'
grants.
6
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the ,i;
State.
7

District ofColumbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision <;.; -
selection of proposed award for a mapping/planning project in New Jersey. In brief, I
recommend the following awards:
New Jersey: Office ofinformation Technology $1,998,293
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director.
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100---4101.
c;.:
State House, Second Floor
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
August 12, 2009
Administrator
Washington DC, 20230
R.E. Letter of State Designation for Indiana
______
lVlu:cneul:'.. uanielS,Jr.
Governor
The Broadband Date Improvement Act (BDIA) requires a letter of state designation
affirming that the Indiana Office of Technology (lOT) is the single entity in Indiana
eligible to receive a grant under this Program.
Only July 1, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA) issued a Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for State Broadband Mapping
Grant. The NOFA reiterates the BDIA requirement for a letter of state designation.
As Governor of the State oflndiana, I do hereby designate the Indiana Office of
Technology (lOT), and agency of the state, as the authorized designee for mapping
broadband availability in Indiana. Let this letter stand as certification that the lOT is the
single eligible entity for Indiana that has been designated by the state to receive a grant
under Section 106(i)(2)(B) ofthe BDIA.
Sincerely,
Mitchell E. Daniels
cc: Indiana Chieflnfortnation Officer, Gerry Weaver
The Assistant Secretary foJ' Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
National institute of Standards and Technology
DATE:
Lawrence E. Strickling (
August 18, 2010 . U
FROM:
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications andlnformation AaministiatiuniN-'fltr)-!;uhlished--a,---=------
Broadband Data and Development {SBDD) Grant Program.
1
Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L. and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, ancl
subsequent funding would be subject to and contingent upon the agency'sreview of program priorities
five-year award period. NTIA's decision to invite these amendments was based on (i} the importance of
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Mae;. (ii} the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and a hove
1
Notice of Funds Avallabllitv; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
UNITED STATES DEPAIUMENT OF COMMERC&;
The Assistant Seol'etary fot Communications
and Information
Washington, D. C. 20230
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Graht Program NOFA set forth .the two program purposes for which awards would be made
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which mee_ts the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
_____________ on behalf of the Territory of Guaml, submitted an amended application. NTIA is 'processing these
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states _listed below that NTIA has
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the review and selection process described iri the SBDD
I State
Arkansas
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
1 Awardee:
Connect Arkansas
Indiana Office ofTechnology
State oflouisiana Division of Administration
Maryland Broadband Cooperative} Inc.
I
I
_ Fundmg _
$4,094}128
$2}028,49?
$4,961}251
$3,193}992
$2}754}686
$4,093,476
$3,565,926
Oklahoma Oklahoma-QffiBe-of State =========
Pennsylvania PA Department of Community and Economic Development $5,110
1
628
Tnbl I S:44.7&5.937
UNiTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Seoretmy for Communioatiolls
and Information
Weshington. D.C. 20230
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L.. 110-385, by funding projects that
----br-Oadband_maps,_aidinJ:he development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
statewide initiatives directed at broadband planning. '
Background
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider .
2
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no 'than February 17, ,. ,.
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 millibripursuant to the BDIAL'
3
,
i.
. -.I
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service tO'
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions ofthe.United States. Section_
106 ofthe BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program

award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and :
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice ofFunds Availability and Solicitation of J
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and ; ...
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg. <.'"- .
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2 .
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the :
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program '
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the Hli
State.
7
and selection process for com12etitive awards. A copy of the NOF A and subsequent
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your information.
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in eachofthe 56 States, Territories and the
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision ',:
memorandum is for the first four states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify:
that the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed
Indiana, North Carolina, and Vermont. In brief, I recommend the award of$2,343,760 for the>
California Public Utilities Commission; $1,263,342 for the Indiana Office of Technology;
$2,023,876 for the Rural Economic Development Center, Inc (e-NC Authority); and $1,197,496
for the Vermont Center for Geographic Information. A copy of the underlying decision memo;
describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects, and amounts recommended foP:
these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at 4100--4101.

./- .. .
GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
July 21, 2009
Administrator
National Telecommunications and fuformation Administration
_______ R...,_._,E:_Letter of StakDesignation.fm_Califomia. __
The Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Title I of Public Law No. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096
(Oct. 10, 2008), requires a letter of state designation affirming that the California Public Utilities
Commission is the single entity in California eligible to receive a grant under this Program.
On July 1, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued
. a Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for State Broadband Mapping Grant in Docket No. 0660-
. ZA29. The NOF A reiterates the BDIA requirement for a letter of state designation.
.>
As Govemor of the State of California, I do hereby designate the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC), an agency of the state, as the authorized designee for mapping broadband
availability in California. Let this letter stand as certification that the CPUC is the single eligible
entity for Califomia that has been designated by the state to receive a grant under Section
1 06(i)(2)(B) of the BDIA.
cc: Califomia Public Utilities Commission President Michael R. Peevey
Offir.P.r TP.n T::tlmi
UNITED STATES OEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
ihe Assistant Smwetary fm Communications
and Information .
Washlngton, D.C. 20230
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Lawrence E.Strfckllng
August 18, 2010 v (_)
1
competitive, merit-based matching grant pro grain that effects the joint purposes of the American
Improvement Act (BD!A), Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award period. The NOFA als? provided that
- --- -.-- - . -- - -- --- -- - .. -- ... .... .. . . - . .. - - _. -- - - -
------------- .::_:_ -- - -- -----------
1
SBDD Grant Guidance
. NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Review Process for Amended Apptlcations
on behalf ofthe Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is these
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the revfew and selection process described in the SBDD
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
I
I
_ Fundmg .
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer $2,548,530
Idaho Puget Sound Group for Teaching, and Technology $2,653,857
Minnesota Connected Nation .
MiSsis-5-tppi- ___ ------,....--_ $4f-J9l,tl1-3- --------
New Mexico Mexico Department of Information Technology $2,876;905
I Total I $52,068,640 I
Attac_hments
Commerce
J
!
;
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
S.
1
The SBDD
---------Groadband-maps,-aid in the__d_evelopment and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
Section 6001(1) ofthe Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider <.
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secrytary to make the national
broadband map accessible by thepublic on an NTIA Web site nolater,.than February 17,
1
(
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 milliqn pursuant to the BDIA'''
3
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service til
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the 'sBDD Grant Program and
1
t{j
4
In effecting tllis
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of i
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prograin
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and ;., .
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPeifonnance, 74 Fed. Reg. ~ '
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009). :
al
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1); 123 Stat. at 516. .,.,.
,,
broadband maps.
5 .
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program: .
grants.
6
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the ,'n,
State.
7
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program purposes for which awards would; be
clarifications ofthe NOFA are attached for your informatinonn-. ~
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision ;,:
memorandum is for the first four states. that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certiff
that the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Progniin NOF A was follo'W,'ed
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in California;r:<
Indiana, North Carolina, and Vermont. In brief, I recommend the award of $2,343,760 for the:
California Public Utilities Commission; $1,263,342 for the Indiana Office of Technology;
$2,023,876 for the Rural Economic Development Center, Inc (e-NC Authority); and $1,197,496
for the Vermont Center for Geographic Information. A copy of the underlying decision memo,_
describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects, and amounts recommended for-'
these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at 4100-4101.
BOBH'f JINDAL
G<)VERNOR
August 7, 2009
State of lrn.lisiana
.DiYisi,)n of .\dmini;;ir:ttion
Office of the Commissioner
Honorable Lawrence E. Strickling
Assistant Secretary
ANGEU: DAVIS .
COllll\HSSH.JNER OF i\Di\l.LNI..;T!Ud'10N

Nationat Telecommunications and Information Administration
Washingtoi1, DC 20230
The Division of Administration of the State of Louisiana shall serve as Loui.siana's designated
eligible entity under the State Broadband Data at)d Development Grant Program pursuant to P .L.
110-385, the Broadbcmd Data Improvement Act (Section l 06, subsection (i)(2)(B)).
Sincerely,
-';
. ..
.
Angele Davis
Commissioner of Administration
AD/ED/vll
UNITED STATES OEPAP.iiVIEN'f OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Secretarv fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
DATE:
. Lawrence E. >trickling jl'.e..-a.. (
August 18, 2010 U
FROM:
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Admm1stration
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA} and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for the State
1
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
(BDIA), Pub. L 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing. State-level
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, anq
$500,000, to imph:!ment other activities over a five-year award period. The NOFA also provided that
and the availability of funds:
After conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awi:udees to amend their
- ---- objectives and federal objectives;-throughthe National Broadband Map; (ii) the initial and promising-
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8., 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
.-.f A""il"hllih1 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
UNITED STATES DEPAIUMENi OF COMMERCE
The Assistant Seol'etary fo1 Communications
and Information
SBDD Grant Guida nee
(mapping and planning), applicatfon requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
NOFA, is attached.
----- NTIA is 'I::Jrocessing these
reviewed and approved: I hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
I State
Arkansas
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
I Awardee:
Connect Arkansas
State oflouisiana Division of Administration
1 I
. Fundmg .
$4,094,128
$2,028,497
$4,961,251
$3,193,992
$2,754,686
$4,093,476
$3,565,926
$6,375,431
$4,587,122

Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc.
$1,675,300
$5,110,628
$2,345,500
UNITED STATES OF COMMERCE
Tha Assistant Seoretmy for Commui1icatio11s
and Information
Attachments
Commerce
Grants Officer
From: Lawrence E. Strickling
Subject: State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Awards
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide ,
',
' 1 '
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program. The SBDD
purposes ofthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider :.
2
The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the nationat
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17, . ,
2011.. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the
3
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to'
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section .
106 ofthe BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and
1
,fo
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of 1
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and :,.
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg. h.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2 .
;-,1
<.U
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program '
grants.
6
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; or (iii) an .
1
:,,,
State.
7
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program purposes for which awards would.be
clarificatiOns of t:fieNOFA: are attacne<rfor your information.
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each ofthe 56 States, Territories and the
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision k'
memorandum is for the three states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify thaf
the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed f9r
the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Colorado, , ,,
Delaware and Louisiana. In brief, I recommend the award of $2,108,97 6 for the Colorado
Governor's Office oflnformation Technology; $1,561,049 for the Delaware Department of
Technology and Information; and $1,688,428 for the Louisiana Division of Administration. A:
copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the
D
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4i00-4101.
~
1C
__ , ________
136 State Capitol Building
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 866 - 2471
(303) 866 - 2003 fax
August 1 0, 2009
Ms. Anna Gomez
Dear Secretary Gomez:
Bill Ritter, J 1.
Govemot
The Colorado Govemor's Office of Information Technology, a agency of the state charged
with advising the Govemor of Colorado on matters concerning broadband accessibility,
adoption, and deployment, shall among other things, serve as Colorado's designated eligible
entity under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program pursuant to P.L. 110-
385, the Broadband Data Improvement Act (Section 106, subsection (i)(2)(B)).
Sincerely,
('?!
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
iha Assistant Smwetmv fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
August 18, 2010 . v . ()

1
Improvement Act {BDIA}, Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
applications and supplement their funding requ.ests to further meet the SBDD purposes over the original
----- ------ ..=-=======
1
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Review Proces_s for Amend_ed Ap_plic.ations

Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award (OneRolramy-c--orporation-,
on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states li_sted below that NTIA has
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
., Awardee:
Connected Nation
I
I
. Fundmg .
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3/2731107
Georgia Georg.ia Technology Authority $3,036,240
Idaho Puget Sound Group for Teaching, learning and Technology $2,653,857
Minnesota Connected Nation $2,761
1
171

New Jersey New Jersey Office of Information Technology $2,927
1
813
-New Mexico - New Mexico Department of Information Technology - ---
Rhode Island Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $3,207,12.7
I Total I $52,068,640 I
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Plrector
Commerce
'
. i
!
'-i
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
1 .
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program. The SBD,D
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110:-385, by funding projects tha!
development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and furid
Background
2
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17, ,.c:
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA;,
3
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service t6t
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDDGrant Program and'to
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of 1.
Development Grarit Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg. '
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program;
grants.
6
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation Un.der Section 501(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the ir<
State.
7
made (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria;
clarifications of the NOFA are attached for your inf011lla:tton. ,_ __
,.
. District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the three states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that
the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed for
the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Colorado,
Delaware and Louisiana. In brief, I recommend the award of$2,108,976 for the Colorado
. Governor's Office oflnformation Technology; $1,561,049 for the Delaware Department of
Technology and Information; and $1,688,428 for the Louisiana Division ofAdministration. A.:
copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the '
projects, and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.. . u
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100--4101.
1C
}.\CK A. MAili>EU.
Gt)VERNOR
Administrator
OFFICE OF THE GOVERl"'lOR
Tm-.IM.L BulWING, SEC(JND FLnO.R
\VJLUAM PENN STRn;r. DovER, DE 19901
August 12,2009
National Telecol11Ji'iunications and Inforination Administration
PHONE: .102.-744-4itl1
FAX! 302--73tJC2775
}

Dear Mr. Strickling;
. . . . - . .. .
. The_Broadband Data Improvement Act. (BDIA), Title I ofPiiblic Law No. 110-385, 122 Stat. '
4096 _(October 10, 2008), requires a letter of state designation affirming that the Dylaware
Department of Technology and Infonnatim1 is the single entity in Delaware eligible to
receive a grant under this Program. . .
On July 1, 2009, the National Teiecomim:mications andlnormation Aq1i1ihistratiori eNTIA)
issued. a Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for the State Broadba1id Mapping Grant in
Docket No. 0660-ZA29. NOFA reiterates the BDIA requirement for a "letter of state
designation.
As Governor of the State of Delaware, I do hereby designate the Delaware Departinerit of
Teclmology and Information (DTI), an agency Of the state, as the authorized designee for
mapping broadband availability in Delaware .. Let this letter stand as certification that bTl is
the single eligible entity tor Delaware that has been designated by the state to receive a grant
under Section 106(i)(2)(B) ofthe BDIA.
__ --'---- .
... __ .......... __________________________ ----------- . ______ ... ____ __ _ .: .. ___ ...... ______ _ ______________ ---- __ ____ .... -- ... ----------- ..
Jack A. Markell
Governor
Grants Officer
UNITl:tJ IJ!::!}'AKII'Jll::l\11 Ui" t.;UIVHVli;;HI;I:
The Assistant Ser:retmy for Cmnmunir:ations
and Information .
.FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
2U
August ;.g, 2010
______ 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
1
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 1::\.0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
After conducting a review of its priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
five-year award period. NTIA's decision to invite these amendments was based on (i) the. importance of
-------------objectives-and-federal objectivesrthrough-the- Nationai-BroadbandMam--{ii)-the-initia 1-and::RfOm ising ---- ----------- ----
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation ot'
Notice of Funds Avai!abHity; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
nouolnnl"'nan+ r-r!':lnf Drnnr'!H'Y'I f\tn-tll"n nf r:unri('O nf' nf' Onr.fnrrn""'lnrn. 7A c ..... rl o ..... ,...,.
the initial $500,000 grantsi for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Progtam NOFA set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be made
NOFA, is attached.
_____ _,_,Fi"-"fW-four and one applicant that had riot yet received an award (One Economy Corporation,
I I I
Reco:nmended I
State Awardee: . Fundmg ..
American Samoa American Samoa Government $842,915
Arizona Arizona Government Information Technology Agency $4,064,606
Connecticut Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control $1,949,169
Delaware Delaware Department of Technology and Information $1,537,717
Hawaii Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs $2,400,000
Missouri Missouri Office of Administration $4,600,000
New Hampshire University of New Hampshire $4,377,623
North Dakota North Dakota Information Technology Department $2,050,333
Dakota South Dakota Bureau of Information & Telecommunications $3,830,087
Utah Utah Public Service Commission $3,151,583
________ ____ Virgfn.J.sla nds !.slan.dsY_ubJicinance.AuthOJ:ity _______ _____ :____ _ ________ $1,ZM,.6.52_ --------------
Virginia -Center for Innovative Technology $5,800,000
. --- -- - -- Washington _Washington State Departmentoflnforniation Services-- __ $5,098,.262- - - __
Wisconsin
Wyoming
$2,822,468
$2,361,028
Total I $46,600,443 I
projects, and amounts recommended for the proposed award is also
Attachments
Commerce

Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
.S.
1
The SBDD

Background
Section 600 1 (1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a.
service capability and availability in the United States that depicts the: geographic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commywial or public provider
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Sbcr"tary to make the national
broadband map accessible by public on an NTIA Web site no than February 17, l]=
2011. The Recovery Act authonzes NTIA to expend up to $350 m1lhon pursuant to the BDIA ..
3
[.
' , ,j
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service t6'
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions ofthe United States. Section
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and
1
to
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of ) ..
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); Broadband Data and ....
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPertonnance, 74 Fed. Reg. l!.: .
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
broadband maps.
5

Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program, ;
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on' behalf of the
State.
7
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1
:
1
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,1;.-
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision ;e
memorandum is for the three states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that
the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was followed fcir
the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Colorado, ;,,,
Delaware and Louisiana. In brief, I recommend the award of$2,108,976 for the Colorado
Governor's Office ofinformation Teclmology; $1,561,049 for the Delaware Department of
Teclmology and Information; and $1,688,428 for the Louisiana Division of Administration. A.
copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the ',_
projects, and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is alsoattached. ;
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
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OFFICE OFTHE GOVERNOR
OFRCEOFMANAGEMENTANDBUDGET
[\pril 1, 2010
i'vlr. f .awrencc E. Strickling
Assistant Secretary for Communicadons and 1nformation
National Telecommunications and Information ,\dministration
t!nited States Department: of Commerce
l40l Constitution Avenue, N\'\1, Room 4898,
SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR
RO. BOX 110020
JUNEAU, AL4Sf<A 9981 1'-0020
TELEPHONE: {907) 46:5-4660
FAX: (907) 465-3640
''Vl - 1- ., , D' ,r ?0?30

Re: Revise State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program Designation
Dear l\Ir. Strickling:
The purpose of this letter is to revise m:y l\hrch 2, 2010 lette1 regarding the designation for
the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Progrmn to read:
"The State of Alaska designates Connected Nation as the single eligible entity to
receive grant under the State Broadband Data and Development Gr<1nt Program!'
n1e State of .Alaska and Connected Nation have signed a l\femorandum of Agreem.ent for
the coordination of these broadband actividcs. Under this agreem.ent, Connected Nation
\Vill be .responsible for the broadband mapping and data collection component, while the
State of Alaska will have lead responsibility for the planning component.
Alaska looks forwnrd to working with Connected Nation and the NTTA on this important
project.
Siflcetel)}
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Karen J. Rehfeld
Director, Office of:Management & Budget
Office of Governor Sean Parnell
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information' .Administration (NTIA)
published a Notice of Furids Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) GrantProgram.
1
The SBI>D
Background
service capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to whih
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a or public provider
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant to make the national
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later th:an February 17,
1
;,
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA 'J
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of, broadband service t6
1
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions of' the United States. Section
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and
1
io
award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and .
track the adoption and availability of broadband services within each. State.
4
In effecting this
1
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and ; ....
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod;ofPerformance, 74 Fed. Reg. '
46573 (Sept. I 0, 2009). , '''
2
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program.
grants.
6
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the ,\, ..
State.
7
U.

District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision ; ':
selection of proposed award for a mapping/planning project in Alaska. In brief, I recommend the
following awards:
$1,912,854 ';
b
Alaska: Connected Nation
Attachments
5
BDIA, 1 06( e), 122 Stat. at 4100-4101.
ONITEO SlATES OF COMMERCE
lha Assistnnt Seraetmy fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
August 18, 2010 v (_)
!
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- - - .. Background - - --- - - - - - - - -.. -- -- -- --- --- -- --- - - ---- - -- -- - --- --- --- - ---- - -- -- -- - -- ------- ----------- -f ....
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
published a NotiCe of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for
1
competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the AmeriCan
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that broadband availability and
years offunding to and display broadband availability and up to five years of funding, limited to
$500,000, to implementotheractivitiesovera five-year award periOd. The NOFA also provided that
conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awa rdees to amend their
maintah1ing state-level broadband data collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
=====:n:!Sjeeaves aR&f-e6eFal=eajet.:ffilesj=t-Rrottg!i-t!re=wa:timrcrt:g:Fe<rGa-arrcl=Map;={:ii}:::tl:le=Utitial=arrd::pr-G:misin:g-. ---------;-
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broadband and 1T availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
. process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
awardees, and nrre-ap-piicantthcrthad--rlOt-yet-reeeivecl-an-awartl:{{;)ne..f-L-Onomy-Cor:por:ation,. ______ __;
Grant Program NOFA was followed for the selection of amend.ed projects recommended for funding.

Connected Nation
California California-Pu6llcUfilities Commission
Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology
District of
Recom111ended

$5,637,544
$3,273,107
Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer $2,548,530
Georgia Georgia Technology Authority $3;036
1
240
Idaho Puget Sound Group for Teaching, learning and Technology

New Jersey New Jersey Office of Information Technolo.gy $2,927,813
New Mexico New Mexico Departmentof Information Technology $2,876,905
Nevada Connected Nation $2,565
1
115
Rhode island Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $3,207,127
I Total I $52,068,640 l
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures ~ s e d the
projects, and amounts recommended for the pro.posed.award is also attached.
Attachme)1ts
Commerce
Mork Parkinson/ Governor
OFFICE Of THE GOVERNOR
August 10, 2009
Assistant Secretary for Communications and Infonnation
U.S. Deparhn.ent of Commerce
National T eletommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department ofCommerce/NTIA
1401 Constitution Avenue N.W.
wvvw.governor. ks.gov

Dear Secretary Strickling:
This leiter serves to affirm that Connected Nation, Inc., by and through its wholly-
owned subsidiary Connect Kansas, is the State of Kansas' designated eligible
entity under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program pursuant
to P.L. 110-385 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act [Section 106,
subsection (i)(2)(S)] to receive a grant under this Program.
The application filed by Connected Nation demonstrates how the state, including
the Kansas Department of Commerce, will be collaborating on the mapping and
mapping planning
/f

,, lvfark \arkihson
Governor
cc: David Kerr, Sec. of Dept. of Commerce
Grants Officer
The Assistant Ser:retary fm Communications
and Information
Nat1onallnstitute of Standards and Technology
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National and Information Administration (l'HIA)
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L 111-5, and the-Broadband Data
adoption by collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing ,
Afte: conducting a review ?fits program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
five-year award period. NTINs decision to invite these amendments was based on (i) the importance of
1
-" r:: A .. rb.ifiro>+inn 7tJ.. l=<>rl R<><> tJ..O">qq fAll!'!. t2. 2009): State Broadband Data and
broadband and n availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
(mapping and planning}, application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Re'liew Process for Amended Applications
Fifty-four awardees, that had not yet received an award (Dne EcoNOm'{Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NT! A is these
or1 a romng i:lasis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states listed below that NTIA has
reviewed and approved. thereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
Grant Program NOFA was fonowed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado-
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
i
!
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Ca-lifornia Public Utilities Commission
O.tfit:e-a.f the Chief Technology Officer
Puget :>ound Group for Teaching, learning and Technology
Nation
Conr.ected Nation
of Kentucky, Office of Technology
Ctn7nected Nation
Office ofthe Governor, State of Mississippi
Connected Nation
I
I
_ Fundmg .
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240
.
.(/ y
(}
$3,213,717 .
$2,761,171
$4,997,013
$2,927,813
$2,876,905
$2,565;115
$3,207,127
! Total! $sz,oos,G40 I
projects, and amounts recommended for the proposed.award is also attached.
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Progr..a.m D.ir.er-tor
Percy Rooinson, Feaera!Assistance law DiviSion, Office ofGeneraiCotmsel, Departmentof
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
1
The SBDD
broadband aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund .
Background
comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory mag of existing broadband
service capability and availability in the United States that depicts the: geographic extent to which
2 ' '
throughout each State. The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later. than February 17, T
and for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband map.
3
. ' "i
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service tct
assist in the extension ofbroadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section .
. "1(.
106 ofthe BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and' to
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability-and Solicitation Of
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and ....
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg. " '
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
broadband maps.
5
.!.
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program r: -
grants.
6
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) ofsucl;l Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf ofthe i
1
;,
State.
7
clarifications of tlleNOFA are attachectror yourinforrnati-on-:-.
Certification of Review and Selection Process -
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision te
memorandum is for the first four states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certiff
that the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant NOF A was followed
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Alaska, . ,
Kansas and Missouri. In brief, I recommend the award of $1,913,3 3 8 for the Denali
Commission; $1,974,083 for Cmmected Nation, designated entity on behalf of the State of
Kansas and $1,973,3 82 for the Missouri Office of Administration. A copy ofthe underlying ...
decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects, and amounts
,. b
recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
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BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
Letter of State Designation
N'lXQN

GovERNOR o:v Nfrssouru
CITY
65:l08
Ed\V<tt4 ''Sn1it1y" Smith. Prog:ratn Director
State Broadband Data and Deveh}pment Grant Progr.am
}lutionaJ Tcleconununlcatkms and lnlbnnutitm Administration
U.S. Deprniment of Commerce
P.O. ;-20
157!3) 75J ...
______________________________________________________ __
Washingto.n, DC2023(}
])car Mr. Smith:
Tt1is letter is to noti!} the National Telecommunications and lnfbnnation Administratiorl
{NTJA) that the Otllce of Administration, Infonnat!on Technology Services Division,
(leo graphic lDfonnation Officer will serve as Missouri's designated single eligible entity under
the State Broadband Data and Devehpment Grant Program pursuant w P .L. ll 0-3 85 to recei vc
this grant. We expect to \Vorl. do&e!y with ihe University of ivlissnuri to Jidfill the gnmt's
purpose.
The of Missouri has i1iJed the State in the pttst \Vith supporthtg re-districting
eftbtts in 1990 and 2000, as \Vell as coordinated the voting precinct mapping for the stale just
this past year in coordination and cnllabl)fation vv.ith the U.S. Bureau of the Census. lhes.c
efforts and relationships have forged a strong linkage bet\veen the State and. its public I and grant
Institution. As vrell, the University has \VDII-dcvdopcd rela!ionships with.loe<;l government
.:mtities and their 1nnpplng groups that will aid in the validation and veriiicuiion of thes'.:: mnps so
to provide quality contro.l and an unbiased assessinent Fi.n the overall proJect and i.ts pmtners.
The Geographic Infbrmation Oi1icer for the St<Jie of Missouri, Mr. Timothy L. Hailhcoat,
wbo holds un appointment with the University of Missouri, vdll pmvrdc the oversight and
coordination to ensure \hat the State:' s obligations made under 1he State Broadband Data and
Development Grant F'rogran1 will be me!: in a complete, efficient and timely manner.
Grants Officer
UNITED STATES OEPAflTMEI\lT OIF COMMERCE
l'he Assistant Ser:tetal'lj fol' Communications
and Information
.,FROM: Lawrence E. Strickling
. 2JJ
DATE: August), 2010
Background

1
competitive/ merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the American
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. l::!.Q-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
$500,000
1
to implement other activities over a five-year award period. The NOFA also provided that
five-year award period. NT!Ns decision to invite these amendments was based on (i) the importance of
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;. {il) the Initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; arid {iii) the need for additional funding over and above
1
NntirP nf Frmrk Clarification. 74 Fed. Rer<:. 40599 (Aug, 12. 2009); State Broadband Data and
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.

Grant Program NOFA was followed for the selection of amended proJects recommended for funding.
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Virgin lsiands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I Awardee:
I
Reco:nmended I
. fundmg .
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2AOO,OOO
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
. $2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
$1,714,652
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822A68
$2,361,028
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
s.
1
The SBDD,-
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint ,.
broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fi.:liJd
-----s--,--ta-;-te-w-iaeimtmtlves directedatl5road15and planning.
Background
comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of existing broadband -
service capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geogniphic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider ;;:
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Senetary to make the national
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no than February 17, ., .. _
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 miil1on pursuant to the BDIA'
1
-'
3
. ,
. t
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service
. . an,
106 ofthe BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program an(fto
4
In effecting this
1
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and ;,: .
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg. ,
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2 .
broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program:
grants.
6
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the ,',L
State.
7
..
SDBB Grant Program NOFA.
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program purposes for which awards would, be
----
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision 'c
that the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOF A was folloV{ed
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Alaska, w
Kansas and Missouri. In brief, I recommend the award of$1,913,338 for the Denali
Commission; $1,974,083 for Connected Nation, designated entity on behalf of the State of
Kansas and $1,973,3 82 for the Missouri Office of Administration. A copy of the underlying
decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the .projects, and amounts
.b;
recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
DAVE FREUDENTHAL
GOVERNOR
THE STATE OF WYOMING
STATE CAPITOL
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
August 11, 2009
1401 Constitution Avenue, Northwest
{T(
___________________________ ----
RE: State Broadband Mapping Grant
Letter of State Designation for Wyoming
(NTIA) issued a Notice ofFund Availability (NOFA) for State Broadband Mapping Grant in
Docket No. 0660-ZA29.
This letter hereby designates LinkAMERICA, under its 50l(c}(3) fiscal sponsor
organization, the Puget Sound Center, as the designated entity to apply for and receive federal
funds under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program pursuant to the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), P.L. 111-5 and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Title 1 ofP.L. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096.
The BDIA indicates that states can designate one single eligible entity to conduct
broadband plmming and mapping for the state. Further, the Notice of Funds Availability
(NOF A) issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on
July 1, 2009 expressly allows for non-profit orgmuzations to be such a designated entity for the
state. According to the NOF A, applications for funding under the BDIA and ARRA require
every eligible to submit a letter of state designation. Tills letter is intended to serve that
pmpose for the State of Wyoming.
As Govemor of the State of Wyoming, I do hereby designateLinkAMERICA as the
authorized entity for mapping and planning broadband availability in Wyoming.
,:':!.;.'
August 11, 2009
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Inquiries or questions regarding this matter should be directed to:
DF:pjb
Mr. Joe Ahern
Deputy Chief Inforn1ation Officer
Office of the CIO
2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 214
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Email: jahem@wyo.gov
Phone: 307-777-5602
Best regards
Dave Freudenthal
Governor
)
Grants Officer
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCJ:
The Assistant Semetaay for Communications
and Information
,FROM:
DATE:
Lawrence E.St'rickling _ . O
2.fl
August ;,.g, 2010
Background

Administration (NTIA) ____________ _

the State Broadband Data and Development {SBDD) Gra.nt Program.
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. l. 1:!-Q-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband. availability and
adoption by collf.:!cting comprehensive and accurate State-level mapping data, developing
State-level broadbaf1d maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map,
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award The NOFA also provided that
subsequent funding would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of priorities
- and the availability of funds.
---------objectives and federal objectivesithrough the National Broadband Map;.{ii)the initial and promising----------
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....... r"' _ __J ..... __
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the initial $500,000 grants; for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed
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new,
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
had not yet received an award (One Economy Corporation
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I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
I Awardee:
Delaware Department of Technology and lnformatiqn
Missouri Missouri Office of Administration
----- --------- ----Virgin-Islands--- ----------------Virgin-lslands-Publie-Finance-Authority--------------------------- --------
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I I
Fundmg
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2.400,000
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
... $:1..,714,652--- ----------
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$
Attachments
Commerce
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT;
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Applications
Anne Neville
Application Approval: Alabama, Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming-
October 29, 2009
Telecommunications and Information Applications {OTIA) recommends for funding uhder the State
Specifically, as discusseci more fully below, Program Staff recommends the approval of funding
requests for four {4) Applicants. These approvals total $7,239,169 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Technology {NIST) Grants Office for approval and award. ft is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
DISCUSSION:
stages:
criteria set out in Section V of the Notice of Funds Availability {NOFA},
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2
Each Application
comments ofthe subject matter experts. Where necessary, subject matter experts were asked
for funding.
requirements:
behalf ofthat State.
Costs: The Applicant must only include costs that are reasonable
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allocable, necessary to
casino or other gambling establisbment, aquarium, zoo, gotf course, or swimming pool.
Data; The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
or municipalities.
" Confidentiality: The Applicant must document that it will treat any matter that is a
" Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
because oftheir experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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project management, and
___________________________ _
each panel through the discussion and ensured that all points of view were but the reviewers
of interest forms and scoring sheets for each reviewer. These materials are available for
Each Application's Programmatic Review was led by one member ofthe Program Staff and the team
with programmatic goals. As part of the review process, Program Staff ensured that th;e eligibility
criteria had been met. If it was determined that the eligibility criteria had not been mer or required
- rr _______ f .... -!1-.--.1-..
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----lhew-they-wiH-nloo-t-pr-e>granu_equir_ements and goals. The expert reviewer scores were used as a
RECOMMENDATION:
requirements of the. SBDD Grant Program.
State Federal Funds
. Alabama: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $1,896,323
Idaho: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology $1,832,357

Date
cc: Percy Robinson .. Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Broadband Initiative (ALBI), which will perform day-to-day oversight and managementofthe Program. ADECA is
$463,204 for the of broadband planning for two {2) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and
necessary to the project. Furthermore/ the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which has prior
experience with broadband and geographic information systems {GIS} in the state and which includes a
serv1ces m reduce costs and
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the ADECNs application. Two ofthe three reviewers rated
({some minor areas that are open to suggestions for improvement." One reviewer felt that the application
lacked adequate detaif on "repeated updating of data" and "collaboration." Another reviewer believed that the
application was an "excellent write up with lots of signiffcant details" which "recognized problem areas."
involvement in the proje.:::t. After negotiating changes to the project proposal with the ADECA, Program
directed towards addressing Alabama's specific needs. Furthermore, ADECA provided a detailed of
Though ADECA is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the LinkAmerica Alliance for
Director of ALBI, who is appointed by and serves under the Governor, will be working solely on the project, will
oversee all aspects ofthe project, and wlH manage the contract with the consultants. Also, indicative of the
broad range of entities involved in the project, the 35-member ALBI Advisory Board includes the state CIO
(representing the state division that houses GIS}; directors{commissroners of the Alabama Development Officer
--" ... rl c,,...,ri+11 C::nnPrrnmnntPr Authoritv. Commission
modeling, sample inten1alline qualification Jesting by providers, and on-the-ground testing. ADECA also
funds over two years is substantiated by a dear description of its
proposed in-kind contributions, and the amount required for particular budget items and activities. In many.
I
The Public Sentice Commission of Wisconsin
Oventiew: The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC} is the designated entity for state of Wisconsin,
additional and clarifying information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the
collection of the required data, provides a strong verification plan, and a budget that is reasonable, .
has prior experience with broadband and geographic information systems {GIS} in the state and which includes a
contractor with national experience mapping broadband. lastly, the PSC's contractors are providing broadband
-----;appUGationJackedjmpo.rl:ilnt details and was not very strong. In specific, one reviewer commented that they
"have confidence that maps will be developed based on the past strong experience of
"generally very vague on specific actions." lt is worth noting that the application was very stmilar to the three
other linkAmerica-related applications but received significantly worse reviews. After working with the PSC and
Lin kAme rica, Staff has now received detailed answers to concerns raised by reviewers. In particular, staff
proposed solutions for insufficient provider L11 addition, staff requested numerous
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verifiCation.
Though the PSC is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors kr10wn as the Lin kAme rica Alliance for
service providers and the ability to, if necessary, compel the production of data. State personnel who wm be
-'- L._- ... llrlw.inktrtnr of the PSC as well as several additional PSC
data and provider lists) and will serve as liaison with provider trade associations to ensure quick response to the
and Consumer Protection, Administration and Public Instruction (particularly the Libraries Division). In addition,
available to the PSC's contractors-and University of Wisconsin land Information and Computer Graphics
engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in
modeling, sample internal line qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. The PSC also
proposes to use provider and pub.lic review of purported coverage areas to check the accuracy of mapped
The PSC's request for $"485,356 in planning funds over three years is substantiated by a clear description of its
development of a if demand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand from key
- --' ----.. - ..,..,;,.;,...,.," tht> P'r r11ordinating With their
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Idaho}
companies that form the LinkAmerica Alliance (UnkAmerica). LinkAmerica is requesting $1,832,357 for both
scale in each.
the application was excellent .. In specific, reviewers commented that UnkAmerica submitted "a well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect ofthe initiative." Another reviewer noted that LinkAmerica's
UnkAmerica had submitted an "excellent proposal" and that "the experience this group has with the other
negotiation phase, Program Staff addressed the concerns voiced by the technical reviewers and believe that thE;'!
directed towards addressing Idaho's specific needs. Furthermore, LinkAmerica provided a detailed description
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. LinkAmerica also demonstrated strong
LinkAmerica expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the
provider. LinkAmerica proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach" through which it will collect data
using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in the collection of data, and model
Though LinkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Idaho state
Coordinator" who will be a state employee working under the state C!O and charged with working with
UnkAmerica and identifying and assistihg in the use of existing state assets. Also, the state geographic
information officer {GIG) is actively working on the project and is facilitating the use of all existing state
and community colleges. Finally, UnkAmerica has established a "Stewardship Program" for states through which
they are working to el!sure that the data, maps, studies and other outputs are made available to stakeholders
from broadband adoption-and utilization. Idaho has engaged linkAmerica to assist in this task and

The first stage of the Idaho planning effort involves an assessment by UnkAmerica of current organizations at
facilitation of regional technology planning teams. In addition, will use the inputs from this process
community anchor institutions. The purpose ofthe planning process isto gather the necessary information
about state needs and resources that Will aid the state government and the local stakeholders in making
informed determinations of what the state and local broadband plans should entaiL The era, and other state
proposed in-kind contributions, and the amount required for particular budget items and activities. We also-
program requirements. In response to these queries and requests for revisions, Uni<America, coordinating with
RP.rnmm2ndation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve Puget Sound
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology {Designated Entity for the State of Wyoming)
Overview: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology is the designated entity for the state of
companies that form the LinkAmerica Alliance (LinkAmerica). linkAmerica is requesting $1,792,805 for both
broadband mapping and broadband planning. The application requested $1,2.93,968 to conduct a statewide
geographic inventdty of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $498,837 forthe cost of broadband
levels. Lastly, the Applicant's contractors are providing broadband mapping contractual setvices in several other
scale in each.
Expert Review: Four expert reviewers evaluated lini<America's application. Overan, the panel-indrcateu-that------
the application was excellent. In specific, reviewers commented that linkAmerica submitted an "A well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative/' that the proposal was "very good overall/'
Another reviewer commented that "the qualifications ofthe company employees show great skills in GIS, which
subsequent clarifications. The application, as supplemented through negotiation, was detailed/ thorough, and
directed towards addressing Wyoming's specific needs. Furthermore, UnkAmerica provided a detailed
description ofthe proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. linkAmerica also
LinkAmerica expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block Ievell depending on the
provider. UnkAmerica proposes using a provider-based "Tapestry Approach'
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through which it will collect data
using provider surveys, engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in the collection of data; and model
coverage using infrastructure information and applying engineering estimates. UnkAmerica then proposes to .
estimation/ online web surveys and speed tests, consumer surveys, cost modeling, sample internal line
qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. UnkArnerica also proposes to use provider and
Though LinkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Wyoming state
_,_ , .. _ - w ~ . . .. ., m;=mnimt contract with Wyoming, LinkAmerica has worked closely and
-- -'----1 .. , 'L&l"i+h
Commerce, Department of Health, Office of Homeland Security, Department of Education, the WyNffiE
its intended course of action to assist the state of Wyoming in addressing key problem areas inhibiting the state
from expanding broadband-adoption and utilization. Wyoming has engaged LinkAmerica to assist in this task
aod UnkAmerica is working closely with the state CIO and other state officials in effecting the state's planning
goals. The first stage of the Wyoming planning effort involves an assessment by UnkAmerica of current
meetings and facilitation of regional technology
from this process to develop of a "demand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand
measures for the protection of data, the a!iocation of funding under the proposed budget, the sufficiency of
clarified with Wyoming and LinkAmerica that the state is driving the planning effort from a policy perspective. In
August 12, 2009
Mr. Larry Striclding
Administrator
JIM DOYLE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Re: Letter of State Mapping Designation for Wisconsin
The Broadband-Date Improvement Act (BDIA), Title I of Public Law No. 100-385, 122
Stat. 4096 (Oct. 10, 2008), requires a letter of state designation affirming a single
entity in Wisconsin as eligible to receive a grant under this Program.
(NTIA) issued a Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for State Broadband Mapping Grant
in Docket No. 0660-ZA29. The NOFA reiterates the BDIA requirement for a letter of
state designation.
As Governor of the State of Wisconsin, I hereby designate the Public Service
Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW), an agency of this state, as the authorized designee
for mapping broadband availability in Wisconsin. This letter is certification that the
PSCW is the single eligible entity for Wisconsin designated by this state to receive a
grant under Section 106(i){2)(B) of the BDIA.

im Doyle.
Governor .
cc: Eric Callisto, Chairperson, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Grants Officer
The Assistant Semetm'Y for CommuniGations
and Information
,FROM:
DATE:
2.fl
August ).8, 2010
Background
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....
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The SBOD Grant Program is a
competitive! merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the American
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. L. 1::1,.0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
State-level broadband maps
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aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map,
and initiating statewide planning and broadband impl_ementation efforts. Grantees initially received two
applications and supplement their funding requests to further meet the SBDO purposes over the original
-- ---objectives and federal objectives,through the National Broadband Map;:-{ii) the initial and-promising-- - .... ------ --- ..
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....,A n __
SBDD Grant Guidance
{mapping and planning); application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
NOFA, is attached.
f=ift.y-f.gur: awar:dees,-.and...o.ne__anplicant that had not yet received an award (One Economy Corporation,
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
I Awardee:
Delaware Department of Technology arid Information
Missouri Office of Administration.
I Reco:nmended I
Fundmg
. $842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2,400,000
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$1,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
_____ Islands_---- _Virgin Jslands.P.ublic .Einance Authority _____ -- -- ......... --,--- ....... _ $1,714,652_
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822,468.
$2,361,028
Total I $46,600,443 I
projects, and amounts recommended. for the proposed award is also attached.
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counset Department of
Commerce
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PURPOSE:
Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and lnfo.rmation
Applications
Anne Neville
Application Approval: Alabama, Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming
October 29, 2009
Specifically, as discusseg more fully below, Program Staff recommends the approval of funding
requests for four (4} Applicants. These approvals total $1,239,169 in SBDD Grant Program funds.
Technology {NIST) Grants Office for approval and <rV'l-cml. It is possible that the NIST Grants Officer may
information is necessary
1
you will be notified.
DISCUSSION:
stages:
criteria set out in Section V of the NotiCe of Funds Availability (NOFA)
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1
2
Each Application
2. Program Staff conducteda programmatic review that included analysis of the Application for
outstanding questions and request additional information when necessa.ry.
for funding.
Program Staff conducted an Eligibility Review of each Application to evaluatewhether the submission
either met or could meet, with additiomd information, the eligibility criteria described in Section V of
requirements:
casino or other gambling establisl)ment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
Data: The Applicant must document that it will provide NTIA with broadband data of
3
from all
or municipalities.
.. Nondisclosure Agreements: The Applicant must document that it will neither adopt
An expert review ofthe Applications was conducted to elicit comments, concerns and suggestions for
because oftheir experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS}, project management, and

each panel through the discussion and ensured that all points of view were heard
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but the reviewers
The Program Office maintains on file backup documentation containing the reviewers' signed confli<;t
of interest forms and detailed scoring sheets for each reviewer. these materials are available for
special award condition prohibiting the use of broadband planning funds URtil additional information is
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how-th1:y-wiH-rneet-f)Fgg+am-r-equir_em.ents and goals. The expert reviewer scores were used as a
Program Staff is recommending for approval of funding. Theassessment summary generally describes
the proposed project{s} contained in the Application. The summary also contains a program review
RECOMMENDATION:
OTIA recommends that you approve the Applications for four {4) that have satisfied program
State federal Funds
A;.q-i> J'l} l(l=':'

t},-?V&tet!
ldafw: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology $1,832,357
awrence E. Strickling
Assistant Secretary for Communic ions and Information
,
Date
Commerce
The Alabama Department of Ecoi'IOmic and Community Affairs
Broadband Initiative {ALB!), which will perform day-to-day oversight and management of the Program. ADECA is
$463,204 for the cost of broadband planning for two {2) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and
experience with broadband and geographic information systems {GIS) in the state and which includes a
contractor with both Alabama-specific and nationa.l experience mapping broadband. ADECA' s contra..ctors have
services in several other states andllave __
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated the ADECA's application. Two of the three reviewers rated
usome minor areas that are open to suggestions for improvement." One reviewer felt that the application
lacked adequate detail on "repeated updating of data" and /{collaboration." Another reviewer believed that the
application was an "excellent write up with lots of significant details" which urecognized problem areas."
involvement in the project. After negotiating certain changes to the project proposal with the ADECA, Program
Though ADECA is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the UnkAmerica Alliance for
Director of ALB I, who is appointed by and under the Governor, will be working solely on the projedt, will
oversee all aspects ofthe project, and will manage the contract with the consultants. Also, indicative of t.he
broad range of entities involved in the project, the 35-member ALB I Advisory Board includes the state CIO
(representihg the state division that houses GIS}; directors/commissioners of the Alabama Development Office,
- -' ,.. _____ ,.._,, c- .. Athnritv_ C:nmmission
engage the State of Alabama Indian Affairs Commission in with the state's Native American
through which it will collect data using provider surveys, engage ir1 targeted outreach to providers to assist in
modeling, sample intemalline qualification testing by providers, and on-the-ground testing. ADECA also
is substantiated by a clear description of its
intended course of action to address key problem areas inhibiting Alabama from expanding broad hand adoption
and utilization. ADECA intend to implement a plan driven by the ALB! board and the Governor's office to form a
cases, additional inform.ation was sufficient to resolve questions or concerns about the grant applications, in
Overview= The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is the designated entity for state of Wisconsin,
additional and clarifying information provided by the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the
collection ofthe required data, provides a strong verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, .
has prior experience with broadband and geographic information systems {GIS) in the state and which includes a
contractor with national experience mapping broadband. Lastly, the PSC's contractors are providing broadband
--- ---- one reviewer commented that they
"have confidence that maps will be developed based on the past strong experience of LinkAMERICA, but many
details are missing <md the funding pays for an external contractor to perform the work with little collaboration
other lin !<America-related applications but received significantly worse reviews. After working with the PSC and
LinkAmerica, Staff has now received detailed answers to concerns raised by reviewers. In particular, sti:lff
proposed solutions for insufficient provider cooper-ation. In addition, staff requested numerous
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification.
Though the PSC is relying heavily on a coalition of outside contractors known as the UnkAmerica Alliance for
. - ' . - __ .. __ -+ Dcr "'"' urol! C:PVPr<'ll additional PSC
data and provider lists} and will serve as liaison with provider trade associations to ensure quick response to the
and Consumer Protection, Administration and Public Instruction (particularly the Libraries Division). in addition,
available to the PSC's contractors and University of Wisconsin Land Information and Computer Graphics
-----throughWhTcfilt wntco11e-ct-data-us-ing--pmviEier--suweS,--engage in targeted outreach to providers to assist in
modeling, sample internal line qualification testing by and on-the-ground testing. The PSC also
'-'--- ocr with their
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Idaho}
companies that form the LinkAmerica Alliance (LinkAmerica). is requesting $1,832,357 for both
the Applicant during the negotiation phase, proposes the collection ofthe required data, provides a strong
scale in each.
the application was excellent .. In specific, reviewers commented that Lin kAme rica submitted l/a well written
proposal that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative." Another reviewer noted that Lin !<America's
of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. LinkAmerica also demonstrated strong
LinkAmer!ca expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the
provider. LinkAmerica proposes using a provider-based ''Tapestry Approach" through which it will collect data
Though linkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Idaho state
linkAmerica and identifying and assisting in the use of existing state assets. Also, the state geographic
information officer (GIO) is actively working on the project and is facilitating the use of all existing state
and community colleges. Finally, LinkAmerica has established a "Stewardship Program" for states through which
they are working to e'!sure that the data, maps, studies and other outputs are made available to stakeholders
from expanding broadband adoption-and utilization. Idaho has engaged LinkAmerica to assist in this task and
-------cc--,--
LinkAmerica is working closely witntnesta'te-eftJcmd-other-state-effieials-in-effeGting-the-State's._pJallning_go_ak__ ____
The first stage of the Idaho planning effort involves an assessment by LinkAmerlca of current organizations at
facilitation of regional technology planning .teams. In addition, LinkAmerica will use the inputs from this process
informed determinations of what the state and local broadband plans should entail. The CIO, and other state
During the negotiation process, staff sought additional clarifying information regardjng several categories,
including, but not limited to, the methods of data collection, integration with state government, sec1.,1rity
Recommendatipn: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve Puget Sound
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, learning and Technology (Designated Entity for the State of Wyoming}
companies that form the Lin kAme rica Alliance (LinkAmerica). linkAmerica is requesting $1,792,805 for both
geographk inventory of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $498,837 forthe cost of broadband
planning for three (3) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by
scale in each.
the application was excellent. In specific, reviewers commented that Lini<America submitted an "A well written
proposa I that addresses nearly every crucial aspect of the initiative," that the proposal was "very good avera II."
Another reviewer commented that "the qualifications of the company employees show great skills in GIS, which
directed towards addressing Wyoming's specific needs. Furthermore, lin !<America provided a detailed
description of the proposed approach to broadband data collection and verification. UnkAmerica also
UnkAmerica expects to collect provider data at either the address or census block level, depending on the
coverage using infrastructure information and applying engineering estimates. Lin !<America then proposes to .
estimation, online web surveys and speed. tests, consumer surveys, cost modeling, sample internal line
qualification testing by providers, and testing. LinkAmerica also proposes to use provider and
Th1;>Ugh LinkAmerica is directly conducting a significant portion of work on the mapping project, Wyoming state
' .. ..-.-.n+r'3rt with \Mvnminll. LinkAmerica has worked closely and
Commerce, Department of Health, Office of Homeland Security, Department of Education, the WyNETTE
its intended course of action to assist the state of Wyoming in addressing key problem areas inhibiting the state
from expanding broadband-adoption and utilization. Wyoming has engaged Lini<America to assist in this task
and UnkAmerica is working closely with the state CiO and other state officials in effecting the state's planning
goals. The first stage of the Wyoming planning effort involves an assessment by UnkAmerica of current
in advancing state broadband objectives. This effort will be further coupled wlth data gathering and outreach
meetings and racilitat1on of use the inputs
from this process to develop of a udemand map" to display how deployed broadband services match demand
During the negotiation staff sought additional clarifying information regarding several categories,
clarified with Wyoming and UnkAmerica that the state is driving the planning effort from a policy perspective. In
Center for Teaching, Learning andTechnology's grant proposal in the amount of $1,792,805.
State Capitol
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
[/!tale o/
foe uflwu:lvi-Jt III

Telephone: (304) 558-2000
Toll Free: 1-888-438-2731
FAX: (304) 342-7025
August 12, 2009
Administrator
National Telecommunications & Information Technology Administration
Washington, DC 2023 0

www. wvgov.org
RE: Letter of State Designation for West Virginia
Dear :Mr. Strickling:
The Broadband Data hnprovement Act (BDIA), Title I of Public Law No. 110-385, 122
Stat. 4096 (Oct. 10, 2008), requires a letter of state designation affmning that the West Virginia
Geologic and Economic Survey is the single entity in West Virginia eligible to receive a grant
under this Program.
On July 1, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infom1ation Administration
(NTIA) issued a Notice ofFnnd Availability (NOFA) for State Broadband Mapping Grant in
Docket No. 0660-ZA29. The NOF A reiterates the BDIA requirement for a letter of state
designation.
As Governor of the State of West Virginia, I do hereby designate the West Virginia
Geologic and Economic Survey, an agency of the state, as the authorized designee for mapping
broadband availability in West Virginia. Let this letter stands as certification that the West
Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey is the single eligible entity for West Virginia that has
been designated by the state to receive a grant under Section 1 06(i)(2)(B) of the BDIA.
With wannest regards,
The Assistant Secretai'IJ fm Communications
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM: Lawrence E. $trickling
DATE:
. c .
August19, 2010 f
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prok/am Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
published-a Notice-aHunds-Availaliflity{NUFAta nl:l-Solicitationofil\pplications-to-pfovfde-guidelines for - - .. - - - ---
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act}, Pub. L 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
After conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited. the SBDD awardees to amend their
applications and supplement_their funding requests tl:!f! orfgil}al
and federal objectives, thrqugh the National Broadband Map;,(ii) the initial and promising
results ofthe first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, regional and local levels.
1
Appllcations, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 {July 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
-" .... _ ... _

.. .,. 711 t=::>rl RPP". 40599 (Aug. 12. 2009); State Broadband Data and
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant-Program NOFA set forth the two program purposes for which would be made
process fo: sompetitive awards. A copy ofthe grant guidance, which meets the requirements or the
NOFA,.is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an Economy Corporation,
applica.tions on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states listed below that NTIA
reviewed and approved. l hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
-- - .. ___
I State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
.Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South 'carolina
Tennessee
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Texas Connected Nation
West Virginia - - West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
Total
I
I
. Fundmg .
$2,977,819
$6,308,570

$2,989,930
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
c1?
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Attachments
Percv Robinson. Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Memorandum for;
From:

Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer

1
The SBDD
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. ;L. 110-385, by funding projects that
collect. comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
u- - _: ___ in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
statewide initiatives dll:ected.at broadband planning. --- -----
Background
Section 600 1(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
comprehensive; interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of existing broadband
. broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider
2
2011. )'he Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 lPiffion pursuant to the BDIA
3
' award grants to eligible entities 'to develop and implement statewide illitiatives to identify arid
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant of Funds AvailabilitY and Solicitation of .. _
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification. 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clalification of Period ofPerfoimance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept.lO, 2009).
2 .
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. lll-5, 60010), 123 Stat. at 516.
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
Such entities must be (i) an agency or instrumentality of a State, or a muriicipality or
. (ii} 1:1 is_AesCJ;ibe<f S.Q1 ( c )(5) _ot!]le
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; or (ill) an
independent agency or co1Il1llission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the
State.
7
.
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program pmposes for which awards would be
made (mapping and planning), application requhements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,
-.--da::rifi.-catiun-s-oftke-NeF1\.-are-attached-for-yominformation::-- ------ -- -- --- -- -- --
memorandum is for the first four states that NTIA has reviewed a:nd approved. I hereby certify
District of Columbia, New York, and West Virginia. In brief, I recommend the award of
$2,081,238 for Connect Arkansas; $1,493,286 for the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief
Technology Officer $2 54 State Office of Cyber Security & Critical
Infrastructure d $1,404,674 to the West Vir . a Geolog c and Economic Survey. A copy of
the underlying 10n memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects,
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, N aiional Broadband Mapping Program Director
-------- --Department-of.Gommerce -------- ---------------:---- ----- -
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For purposes ofthls program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the DistJ.ict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth oftheMarianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
-------state-ufNew-Mexico------------------------- ---------------
Bill Richardson
Governor
office 1 the (jovemor -
August 11, 2009
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
U.S. Department ofC9rrim.erce
B:CHB, Room 4812
Washington, DC 20230-0002
___ RE_ : State ---
of Information Technology Broadband Mapping Grant
Dear Sirs:
The State of New MeJci,co. strongly supports and encourages your consideration of our proposals
to the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) under the National
Telecorirm.unications and Information Administration (NTIA). As Governor, I believe the
broadband initiative will have an immediate and long-lasting impact on our state's economy. In
addition, it will improve education and health care and provide communication services to our
rurai communities.
Over the past year, the State of New Mexico has orchestrated a statewide planning process for
integrated, strategic broadband deployment which has involved a wide range of interests and
entities. Our weekly meetings included representatives from service providers in the state,
regional coalitions, tribal governments, local governments, state government agencies,
educational institutions, technology partners, and legislators.
_________ We efforts have resulted in grant app_lic.ations_thatincludeJong-::term, ___________ ..
comprehensive solutions and cost efficiencies. These applications also support multiple uses,
including economic development, education and distance learning, health care and telemedicine,
and' sustainable energy development. As such, the State of New Mexico believes these projects
will be sound investments of federal funds from which New Mexico will greatly benefit for
generations to come.
Page2
___ 11, 2009 ___
--------
Please consider the attached grant application from the New Mexico Department of Information
Technology as a key ingredient of out Integrated Strategic Broadband Initiative.
BR/fl

Bill Richardson
Governor ofNew Mexico
H:OBtHo<lm. >Jenrel>ary rm Lommumcatums
and Information
MEMORANDUM FOR: -Joyce.Brlgham
Grants Officer
Nat1onallnstitute of Standards and Technology
H. OM: Lawrence E. Strickling
DATE: . August 18, 2010
Background
__ ______ Funds AvajJ.ab.ilit.y_(N_QEA)_and.SoJicitation_ofA.ppHcations-toprovJde.guidelines-for- ..
the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD} Grant Prog'ram.
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BD.IA}, Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
i
____ f ___ _
!
' !
maintaining state-level data collection and programs_!or _!_he of ______ _
results ofthe first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii} the need for additional funding over and above
1
46573 {Sent. 10. ?onql
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program for which awards would be made
NOFA, is attached.
.. ____ - __
Grant Program NOFA was followed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding ..
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
---
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
I Reco?Jmended I
Fundmg
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240
$2,653,857
$3,515,682
$4,397,431
$3,213,717.
$2,761,171
$4,997,013
$2,927,813
$2,876,905
$2,565,115
$3,207,127
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Office of the Governo_r, State of Mississippi
Connected Nation
Total l $52,068,640 J
Attachments
c c ~ Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
Commerce
-------------- --------------------------------------------
~
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
. - ------ -
Grants Officer
. . p .Jt-;' /./'
Lawrence E._ Stnclding
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Ptograki.wards
published a Notice ofFunds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
statewide initiatives directed at broadband plaruring.
Background
service capability and availability in the States that depicts the geographic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed and' available from a commercial or public provider
3
track the adoption and availability of broadband services withln each State.
4
In effecting this
---------,--- -- _l_State-Broadband-Dataand-Development-Grant-Program,-Notiee of-Funds
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 7 4 Fed. Reg.
46573 {Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at516.
3
the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant :funds, including uses related to the
- ---------- ---- - 5 - - - -- .. - - - ---- --- --- ------- -- - - ----- -- -- --- ..
broadband maps. _ _ _ . .
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the .:ntemal Revenue Code
of1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
State.
7
of the NOFA are attached for your infmmation.
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Florida, Illinois,
Michigan, .Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and. Tennessee.
In brief. I recommend the following awards:
Florida Department ofManagement Services
Partnership for a 9onnected Illinois
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of State of Minnesota)
Ohio Office oflnformation Technology
----
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100--4101.
_$2,568,458
$1,845,511
$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739
$2,108,302
$-1;424;'72-t----- ------
$1,686,611
6
For purposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4. U.S.
Territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
A copy of the underl)dng -deCTsion-memo -describmg -the- spe-cific evaluation the -
Attachments
OF
0FFfCE .. OF THE ---- -
GOVERNOH
Ms. Arum Gomez
u:s. Department of Commerce
H.ARRfSBURG
August 3, 2009
National Telecommunications and Information Admitlistration
1401 Constitution A venue, NW
Dear Secretary Gomez,
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvarua, acting through the Department of Community
& Economic Development and in partnership with the Governor's Office of Administration
shall serve as Petmsylvania's designated eligible entity under the State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program to receive a grant under this program.
Sincerely,

Edward G. Rendell
Governor
cc: Naomi Wyatt, Secretary of_Adminis:..::tr=--a-'-t::c:io:c::n=------
George E. Cornelius, Secretary of Community and Economic Development
1 nu H.:;;:>I::>t.am; tur t.mnmumcaJ;tons
and information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
National Institute of and Technology
lawrence E. Strickling (
August 18, 2010 . U
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) published a
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation ofApplicationsto prov(de guidelines for the State
1
Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
(BDIA), Pub. L 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoptioh by
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, ancj
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award period. Th_e NOFA also provided that
. .
----------"---objectives
1
46573 Sept.10, 2009).
. \ ciJ I and Information
I atu EUt-
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, arid one applicant that had not yet received an award {One Economy Corporation,
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states Jisted below that NTIA has
.. r!'!viewed and approved.! hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
I State
Arkansas
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
I Awardee:
Connect Arkansas
State of Louisiana Division of Administration
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc.
I
I
_ Fundmg .
$4,094,128 .
$2,028,497
$4,961,251
$3,193,992
$2,754,686
$4,093,476
$3,565,926
$6,375,431
$4,587,122
$5,110,628
$2,345,500
Total j $44,785,937
Attachments
Commerce
--- -------------Grants Officer ------------------------ ------ ------------------- - - - --- ---- - - -
Subject:
Lawrence E. Strickling J ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~
State Broadband Data and Development Grant r o ~ Awards
From:
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-:based matching grant program that effects the ]oint
purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), PUb. L. _111-
Background
Section 600 1(1)-of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
throughout each State? The Recpvery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
broadband map accessible by the public on. an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
and for the purposes of develQping and maintaining a broadband inventory map.
3
assist in the ex;:tension ofbroadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
106 of the BDIA drrects the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
track the adoption and availability ofbroadband services within each State.
4
In effecting this
1
Applications, 74Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 600 1(1), '123 Stat. at 516.
3
4
BDIA. Pub. L. 110-385. li 106(b). 122 Stat. at 4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
broadband m:aps.
5
- ---- ------------ - -- -- ---
grants.
6
State.
7

made (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility evaluation criteria,
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your inforrnatjon.
District of Colmnbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum. is for the twelve (12) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
Georgia, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Arizona:
Georgia:
Iowa:
Montana:
Government Information Technology Agency
Connected Nation
$2,293,573
$2,193,700
$2,254,260
. $2,087,177

5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at 4100-4101.
6
Terr-itories (American Samoa, the Coinmonwealth ofthe Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire
North Dakota: North Dakota Information Technology Department
Pennsylvania: Department of Community arid Economic Development
Rhode Island: Rhode '"sland Economic Development Corporation
South Dakota: Bureau oflnfonnation and Telecommunications
Public Finance Authority - Office of Economic
US Vrrgin Islands: Opportunity
$1,735,715
$1,613,754
$2,215,673
$1,542,660
$1,899,328
$1,294,898
$2,046,685
Attachments
OFFICE OF THE Go\tERt;fC<.R
SALT LAI;s '..!TAP
nA f;-JEr:sERT
Llc ..,-:-r.:.!i."'.HT ..
I'ur::cw:r;l; h} the; . Recxw(.-:r;; mu.l ;\n ol'20iJl) {R;:;GHH'r-;r
;\(:[j.}'ubli.t: T :;_,.,,_. ( ll :1 (reh. 17, 2GC9}, mou Bmadbttri1Dtt1'-l hrJ;nn:elllt:onl Ad
(BDT,,!,), TiJt! I )i'PdJ.iit Law l HJJS5, l22 Star. 4096 (Oc. 10, 200i:l), the Smtc of Utah
:k:'>ig,u;:;Lc.;;
drhG .:f'ub/f(: .."}. r?Ft.'l,}h i:-: ti;.o, ..
to gnml 'i.1nding rmd;,;1 !he:. BTOa.:Jh<md Duea lrnpmvemc.>nl {FliJIA} li1r lhl!
f:l.lf]JOS<; of il.:;elc,ping <rnd imp:cm!!n'!:in.}!, -S'!dle bmadb<illd mappb,!J, and 2. winprehemi .;
.rb: f<:or b,;oadl:t;nd in c"fthe !{t;,w-.
1-hc lJublic .Serr-Jce co.rnsn!sslon. r.?i-Titah or cfi:hi,':
Stw.-.: rd: Uwb, (JlH] thndbrc .;,JigiJ:.[\! lt.1 g:nau. ll,;,t]ing lu DDV'..
MEMORANDUM fOR: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
.FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
z.u
August), 2010
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NT!A)
the State and Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
1
The SBDD Grant is a
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. L. 1+0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
After conducting a review of its progr':lm priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
applications and supplement their funding requests to further meet the SBDD pu.rposes over the original
maintaining state-level broadband data colfect.ion and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
-----oJJj-e!ctive-s-<rrrd-feuercrlobJectlves, througfnheNIDmnarBroaaoanellVIaj);.{Ti)tne m1t1al and prom1smg
1
the initial $500,000 grants; for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and:when needed, new,
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended applict\tion. NTIA is processing these
Grant Program NOFA was followed for. the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
I I I
Reco:nm_ ended I
. State Awardee: . fundmg .
American Samoa Samoa $842,915
South Dakota South Dakota Bureau of Information & Telecommunications $3,830,087
-------c.-Virgin-lslaAds-------VirgiA-lsl-ancl-s-Puhlie-Finanee-Authority------ -.----$1-:;-71:4
1
65-2
Virginia Center for Innovative Technology $5,800,000
Washington Washington State Department of Information Services $5,098,262
Wisconsin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin $2,822A68
Wyoming Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology $2,361,028
Total j $46,600,443
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
S?-bject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Strickling .
State Broadband Data and Development ProPAwards
guidelines for the State Broadband Data ancfbeveiopment (SBDD) Grant Program.
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-: based matching grant program that effects the joint
Background
comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of eXisting broadband
2
3
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds A vail ability and Solicitation of
---
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), \23 Stat. at 516.
3
4
"RnT A Pnh T. 11 0-1R<:; R lOfifh) 1??. Stflt. at The dele!!ated his authoritv to meet the obligations
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses fot grant funds, including uses related to the
5 .
broadband maps. _
grants.
6
other (or agency or instrumentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
State.
7
-
clarifications of the NOFA are attached for your information.
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Territories and th,e
South Dalcota, the US Virgin Islands and Utah. In brief, I recommend the following awards:
Arizona: Government Information Technology Agency
Georgia: Georgia Technology Authority
Iowa: -Connected Nation
Montana: Montana Department of Commerce

5
BDIA, 106(e), 122-Stat. at4100-4101.
$2,293,573
$2,193,700
$2,254,260
$2,087,177

6
For purposes of this program, ''State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
New Hampshire: University ofNew Hampshire $1,735,715
North Dakota: North Dakota Information Technology Department $1,613,754
Pem1sylvania: Department of Community arid Economic Development $2,215,673
US Virgin Islands: Opportunity $1,294,898
Attachments
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM
GOVERNOR
August 13, 2009
STA'IE OF MICHIGAN
. LANSTNG
Herbert C. HooveT Building (HCHB)
U.S. Department of Commerce/NTIA
JOHN D. CHERRY, JR.
LT. GOVERNOR
---- ----- Tlie- state ofMlcliiganaesignates-cm.1neCtea-Natioll; n c ~ ; a nonprofit-organization- -
described in Section501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt
. from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the
single eligible entity in Michigan to receive a grant under the State Broadband
Data and Development Prowam, as authorized by the Broadband Data
Improvement Act, Pub. L. 110-385, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of2009, Pub. L. 111-5.
Grants Officer
DATE:
August 19,2010 g
State Broadband Data and Development Grant ProV.m Award Amendments SUBJECT:
. Background
1
competitive, merit-based matching grant that the j_oint purposes of the American
- - - --j--.
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act}, Pub. L. 111-5, and the Data
adoption by collecting comprehensive and accurate broadband mapping data, developing
years of funding to assess and broadband availability and up to five years offundin_g, limited to
$500,000, to implement other activities over a award period. The NOFA also provided that
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;_(ii) the initial and promising
ifie-fir.SfiiwarCfee datac-o1Iecticin cvae;and (iii) ---
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal; stat.e, regional and local levels.
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation: of
Development Grant Program Notfce of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
1A
SBDD Grant Guidance
{mapping and planning}, application equirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award .(One Economy Corporation,
applica.tions on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states listed below that NTIA has .

_ Awardee: _ Fundmg _
Alabama Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $2,977,819
Florida Florida Department of Management Services $6,308.570
Illinois The Partnership for a Connected Illinois $4,709,130
Michigan Connected Nation $2,989,930
Montana Montana Department of Commerce $3,997,914
Ohio Ohio Office of Information-Technology $5,253,023
Oregon Public Utility Commission of Oregon $3,550,000
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Governor's Office $1,108,957
South carolina Connected Nation $2,293,429
Tennessee Connected Tennessee $2,722,118
Texas Connected Nation $4,997,835
West Virginia West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey $3,344,507
I Total I $44,253,232 I
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
,'1 /' /1'

State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prograk
1
The SBDD
pmposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
Background
comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide inventory map of existing broadba:t;td
and for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory

106 of the :BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
track the adoption and availability of broadband sexvices within each State.
4
In effecting this
... ___
1
_State Pr.Qgrilllh A of
Applications, 7 4 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program - ------
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. 6001(1), 123 Stat. at516.
3
broadband maps.
5

Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Gtant Program
grants.
6
Such entities must be (i) an or instrumentality of a State, or a municipality or
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501 (a) of such Code; or (iii) an
State? .
clarifications of the NOFA are attached for your inf01mation.
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each ofthe 56 States, Tenitories and the
review and selection process described in the SDBB Gxant Program NOF A was followed for the
Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pue1io Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Florida Department ofManagement Services $2,568,458
Partnership for a 9onnected Illinois $1,845,511
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State ofMichigan) $1,758,165
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf State of Minnesota) $1,709,584
New Mexico Department oflnformation Technology $1,800,000
Ohio Office of Information Techno1ogy $1,772,739
Oregon Public Utilities Commission $2,108,302
- --. .$1,424,72L.
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State of South Carolina) $1,686,611
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at 4100-4101.
6
For purposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the Disttict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Attachments
Department of <=:onm1erce
The Assistant Secretary fm &ommunlcattons
and Information .
... - - .... MEMORANDUM FOR: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
August 18, 2010 U
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for the State
Broadband. Data and Development (SBDD} Grant Program.
1
collecting. comprehensive -and accurate .State-level.broadband mapping data, developing State-level ..
broadband maps, aiding in the development arid maintenance of a national broadband map,. ancj
initiating statewide planning and broa.dband implementation efforts. Grantees initially received two
$500,000, to other activities over a five-year award period. Th.e NOFA also provided that

objectives and federal objectives,through tl)e National Broadband Map; {ii} the initial and promising
1
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarlflcatfon, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
The Assistant Secr-etary fm Communications
ami Information
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
I State
Arkansas
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
I Awardee:
Connect Arkansas
Indiana Office ofTechnology
I
I
. Fundmg .
. - - -- - - ---- --- --- --- _
$2,028,497
$tate of louisiana Division of Administration $4,961,251
$3,193,992 State of Maine, ConnectME Authority
---------Maryland---Maryland-Broadband-cooperative;lnc--
---------$2 -7s4-686 ___ _
I J
$4,093,476
.
Oklahoma Oklahoma Office of State Finance $1,675,300
Pennsylvania PA Department of Community and Economic Development $5,110,628
Total I $44,785,937
The Assistant SeoretaiIJ for Communioatiolls
and Information
Attachments
Commerce
Grants Officer
From:
Subject:
LawrenceE.-Strickling
published a Notice ofFunds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
5, and the Broadband Data hnprovement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that
collect. comprehensive and accurate St;:tte-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
Background
Section 6001(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secreta:tyto develop and maintain a
-- .. br(niclband service capabiil.ty 18 depioyec(and available-from-a -commerdal or-publ!c provider .
broadbandmap accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
2011. Jhe Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 :rpilllon pursum1t to the BDIA
assist in the extension of broadband teclm.ology across all regions ofthe United States. Section
" award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and
4
In effecting tbis
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grauf Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of .
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clmification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
z '
3
Recovery Act, Title :p:, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
I
I
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broadband maps.
5
Under the BDIA; each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program
grants.
6
Such entities must be (i) an agency or :instrumentality of a State, or a muniCipality or
(ii) anonprofit organization that is desClibed in Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
State.
7
.
made and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,
ciarifications ofthe NOF A are attached for your information.
memorandum is for the fust four states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
review an.a GrantProgramNOFAWasfollowed -
District of Columbia, New York, and West Virginia In brief: I recommend the award of
$2,081,238 for Connect Arkansas; $1A93,286 for the District of Columbia's Office ofthe Chief
I . Technology Officer; $2,548,101 for the New York State Office of Cyber Secmity & Critical
l _____ $1,404,674 to the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Su.tvey. A copy of __ _
I the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects,
I and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
TED STRICKLAND
GOVERNOR
STATE OF OHIO
August 11, 2009
Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secreta1'y
Comm.unications and Information and Administrator
U.S. Department ofCommerce/NTIA
1401 ConstittttionAvenue. N.W.
pear Assistant Secretary Strickling:
This letter serves as notice, per the Notice of F\tildS Availability for the State Broadband
Data and Development Grant Program, that the Ohio Depmtment of Administrative Services
(DAS) is the single eligible entity from Ohio to receive a grant tmder this program.
As the coordinating agency within the State of Ohio fot collecting both gcogtaphically
tcferenced infont1ation and om current broadband mapping efiorts, Ohio DAS has: the necessary
experience to effectively administer this grant.
When I took office in 2007, I pledged to highlight broadband availability and adoption as
a strategy to enhance education and increase economic development in Ohio. Like NTfA, I also-
agree with the need for complete broadband data maps --letting vvhere \Vc are inforn:i decisions
on vvhere we go. The State of Ohio is pleased to apply for this grant to both enhance our current
data and allow for updates in the futt,tre.
grant.
rhank you for this opportunity to allow the states to participate in this impotiant stimulus
Sincerely,
Ted Stdckland
Governor, State of Ohio
lWJ 1 l and lntormation
Grants Officer
FROM: lawrence E. Strickling
DATE:
August 19,2010 -
Background
1
competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint. purposes of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act}, Pub. l. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. l. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
State-level broadband maps, aiding in the development and of a national broadband map,
and statewide planning and broadband implementation efforts. Granteesinitially received tWo
years of funding to assess and broadband availability and up to five years of fundin.g, limited to
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five:..year award period. The NOFA also provided that
maintaining state-level broadband d;:lta collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
-results ofthefirstawardee data collection cycle;-and {iii) the need for additional funding over and above----
1
46573 (Sept. 10, 2609).
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an awa .(One Economy Corporation,
on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states listed below that NTIA
I State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South "carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Ohio Office of Information -Technology
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
I
I
_ Fundmg _
$2,977,819
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
Total I $44,253,232 I
- A copy--af-tne-tfrlderrying-aeciSion-memtJ"-descrujiOg -lhespeCifiC -- -- --
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute ofStandards and Technology
;:_;? ,,I,;:_A IJ.
Lawrence E. Stnckling

State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prograk A. wards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and lnf01mation Administration (NTIA)
1
The SBDD
----- ------statewide-initiativesclirected at broadband planning. __________ , ___________________________________ _
Background
Section 6001(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and mailltain a
-broadband service capability is deployed and; available from a commercial or public provider
throughout each State? The Recovery Act requires fue Assistant Secretary to make the national
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBPD Grant Program and to
4
In effecting this
1
Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
Applications,-74-Fed,-Reg.--32$45 {July -8,-2009). -See also, State Broadband Data and Development_GrantProgram ___________________ _
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification. 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
I
46573 (Sept. 2009). - _
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 11 b5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
Recove1y Act, Title II, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
4
BDIA.Pub. L. 110-385, 106(b), 122 Stat. at 4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
State.
7
.
. ----clarifications.oHh.eNOFA are.attached for. Y.OJir_fuformati_Ql!, ________________________ --------------------- -
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This -decision
Florida Department of Management Services $2,568,458
Partnership for a 9onnected illinois
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State ofMicbigan) $1,758,165
New Mexico Department oflnformationTechnology
Ohio Office of Information Technology $1,772,73 9
Puerto Rico Office of the CbiefTechnology Officer $1,424,721
------ --cc;nn.e-aeCINauo1i"{Designatea Entity onBeliiilf ofilie-stateof SoutlfCaroliiia) -$1;686;611 .. _:._ - - - - -
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For purposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the DistJ.ict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
7
RDTA S 1 06fi\(2)ffi). 122 Stat at 4102.
Connected Tennessee $1,761,207 .
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, 1he
Attachments
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----------- ------------------------ --------------------------- ------------"- --.------------- - --------------------- ------- ------ -- -----
COMlVION\VEAl ..TH OF THE NORTHERN IVIARJANA ISLANDS
Benigno R. Fitial
Governor
EloyS. Inos
Lt. Govemor
- --- ------ ----- ------- ------ --nesignation of-CNMI- Broadband Mapping SpedalPurpose Entity -- -- -
August 19, 2009
National Telecommunications and Infonrtation Administration
Room4898
------------ .. ------------------ --------- ----------------------------------------------------------- .. -
Re: Designation of Eligible Entity
This communication is to formally designate One Economy Corporation as the special
_purpose entity to act on behalf of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
(CNMI) for the application of grant funding as announced in the NTIA 's State
B-roadband- Data anctDevelopmentGrant Th:isdesignation: -
applies to section V of RIN 0660-ZA29 and the Broadband Data lmproventent Act_
1 06(i)(2)(B), 122 Stat. at 4102. The CNMI Oftic.e of the Governor will provide One
Economy Corporation with tequired inthrmation and required oversight in order for the1il
to carry out the Uiandates of the grant program, however this designation does i'tot
authorize liabilities incurred through One Economy Corporation to be the burden of the
CNML
One Econotny Corporation will certify t11at is in full compliance with the audit process
through the U.S. General Accountability Office, Government Auditing Standards, and
OMB Circular A-133.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
BACKGROUND:
\ (f) l I ana
, WashinQton, D.C. 20230
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prog
CNMI and Guam
September 7, 2010
_ On Februap[St ?Q:!:Q,_l approved grant awards for !be De_velopme_nt:_ _____
Grant Program for One Economy Corporation, the Designated Entity on behalf of the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands, and for the One Economy Corporation
1
the Designate9 Entity on behalf of
the Territory of Guam1. In the period that followed this approval, and while these applications were
under review by your office, it was determined that One Economy was unable to benefit from 48
U.S.C.1469a, which provides for the first $200,000 to be waived for the Territorial Governments in
Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and CNMI. This decision was reached because the
award was to be made to One Economy rather than to the Territorial Government. In response to this
issue, Guam spent a number of months attempting to secure additional matching funds that would be
acceptable to the Program Office. CNMI did not believe it could find additional matching funds and so
changed its Designated Entity from One to the Commonwealth's Department of Commerce.
CNMI
CNMI has now resubmitted the grant application under its name. CNMI still plans to contract with 9ne
Economy and implement the same plan approved by the Program Office in the original Decision Memo.
This plan includes the collection of two years of broadband availability data and the implementation of a
broadband planrring program. With the change in designation, however, CNMI has incurred some
additional contract monitoring and oversight costs
1
which are included in the revised application.
1
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009}.
.j !
1 I
GUAM
Guam has now identified matching funds that satisfy the requirements of the program. In addition,
Guam has submitted an amended application that requested funds for several purposes, including an
additional two years of data collection and verification activities. I recommend funding the additional
two years of broadband data colleCtion and verification activities.
I hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD Grant Program NOFA was
followed for the selection of the proposed award for projects in the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands and the Territory of Guam. Accordingly, I recommend approving the SBDD Grant
Program award for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the amount of$1,216,116
and the Territory of Guam in the amount of $1,558,950. A copy of the underlying decision memo
describing the specific evaluation procedures used
1
the projects
1
and amounts recommended for these
proposed awards is also attached. In addition the original Decision Memos from February 2010 are also
included.
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federa'l Assistance Law Division
1
Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrenco E. Strickling { .
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Progtam Awards
..... _ Z.QQ9,_tb!} .. @!A.L _ ...... ____ .......... __ __ ... -- ..
1
The SBDD
ofthe American Recovery and ReinvestmentActof2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L.lll-5, al}d the
comprehensive and accurate State-level broadbat;td mapping daia, develop State-level broadband
maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map. and fund statewide
initiatives directed at broadband planning.
Background ;
I
Section 6001(1) ofthe Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a !

capability and availability in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which. broadband l
service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider throughout each
. accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA and
for the purposes of qeveloping and maintaining a broadband inventory map.
3
.
The BDIA is intended to improve data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to assist
in the extension ofbroadbandtechnology across all re'gions of the United States. Section 106 of the
BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to award grants
to eligt"ble entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and track the adoption
and availability of broadband services within each State.
4
In effecting this purpose, the BDIA .
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Foods Availability and Solicitation o
Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Develc ,)ment Grant Progratn Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfotmauce, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, 'Pub. L. No. 6001(1), 123 Stat. at516.
3
Recovery Act, Title ll, Dlv. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
4
BDIA, Pub. L. 110-3 85, 1 06(b ), 122 Stat. at 4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
of Section 106 of the BDIA to the Assistant Secretary fur Communications and InfOrmation on April9, 2009.
provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the gathering ofbroadband-
l'elated data at the State level ancl the developmynt of statewide broadband maps.
5

grants.
6
Such entities must be {i) an agency or of a State, or a municipality or other
nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
and that is from taxation under Section SOl( a) of such Code; or (iii) an independent agency
or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the State?
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA set furth the two program for which awards would be
mac;Ie (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and
selectiqn process for competitive awards. A copy of the NOF A and subsequent clarifications of the
NOFA are attached for your information.
Certification ofRevlew and Selection Process

selection ofproposedawatds for mapping and mapping/planning projects in American Samoa, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. In brief, I recommend the following
awards:
American Samoa: Office of the Govemor $1,057,581
Guam: . One Economy Co1poration $1,244,772
Islands: One Economy Corporation $994,772
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director .
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, of
<:oll101erce '
.
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For pmposes of thls prograro, "State" refers to the 50 the District of Columbia, Pu.etto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Territories (American. Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
7
BDJA. 106(i)(2)(B), 122 Stat. at4102,
LUIS G. FORTU!\10
GovERNoR t
'
August 11, 2009
GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO
Assistant Secretary for Communications and information
National Tel?communications
and Information Administration (NTlA)
This is to certify that the Office of the Chief Information Officer of the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the single eligible entity in Puerto Rico to
receive federal grant funding under the State Broadband Data and
Development _Grant Program.
Under the authority of Executive Order (Number OE-2009-009) and within the
scope of the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Chief Information Officer
is the centralized entity responsible for the implementation and supervision of all
infrastructure initiatives related to information technology [IT) and interoperable
__ ______ _ ________ . ---------------- _____________ _
The Government of Puerto Rico is confident that this program wiB advance
much needed technoiogy programs at the government level to best serve the-
economic development, and services to all our constituents and has my fuil
support.
Should you require additional information, the primary point of contact is:
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August .1. 1, 2009
Mr. Juan Eugenio Rodriguez
Chief Information Officer
Office of the CIO
PO Box 9020082
San Juan, PR 00922-0082
Telephone: {787) 721-7000
Fax: (787) 721-3336
Email: lerodriguez@fortaleza.gobierno.pr
An authorized alternate point of contact within the Office of the CIO is Ms.
Maria I. Pou at mpou@fortaleza.gobierno.pr.
i n e ~
L . G. Fo.rtuno
. MEMORANDUM FOR: Joyce Brigham
. Grants Officer
\ / I and

Washmgton, D.C. 20230

DATE:
August 19, 2010 g
State Broadband Data and Development Grant ProUm Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD} GrantProgram.
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act {BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
by collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing
..
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map; .(ii) the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding-over and above
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, stat.e, regiona I and local levels.
l State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and"So!icitation of
46573 (Seot. 10. 2009).
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SOBB Grant Program NOFA set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be made
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet an award .(One Economy Corporation,
I I I
I
State Awardee: . Fundmg .
Alabama Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $2,977,819
Florida Florida Department of Management Services $6,308,570
Illinois The Partnership for a Connected Illinois $4,709,130
Michigan Connected Nation $2,989,930
- - .. ..... Commerce ... .:::::_:_: __ .. ::::.: ::..::: :::_:.::: .... :: :.::
Ohio Ohio Office of Information Technology $5,253,023
Oregon Public Utility Commission of Oregon $3,550,000
Puerto Rico
South carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
Total I $44,253;232 I
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Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From::
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
0 ~ _&? /,A/./'
Lawrence E. Stncklmg (7-.-C.
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prograk 1\. wards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infmmation Administration (NTIA)
1
The SBDD
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA),Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that
Background
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later-than February 17,
3
assist in the extension of broadband technology across all regions ofthe United States. Section
4
In effecting this
1
Applications, 7 4 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 1116, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
4
RDTA_ Pub. L. 110-385. & l06(b). 122 Stat. at 4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
gathering ofbroadbandrelated data at the State level and the development of statewide
broadband maps.
5

grants.
6
State.
7
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and selection process for competitive awards. A copy of the N 0 FA and subsequent
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your information .
. ---
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Florida, illinois;
Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennes_see.
In brief, frecommenlthe foliowing awards: - ---
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf State oflv.finnesota)
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
$2,568,458
$1,845,511
$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739
$2,108,302
$1,424,721
$1,686,611
6
Forpurposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the Distlict Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
7 l=tnT A R 1 0\(ii(?\(R) 1 ?_?. !':t.at at 4102.
THE UNITED STA1ES VIRGIN ISLANDS
OFFlCE OF THE GOVERNOR
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802
340-774-0001
August 13, 2009
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
U.S. Department of Commerce- Room 4898
Re: United States Virgin Islands
Letter of State Designation
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Dear Sir or Madam:
As Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, I hereby affirm that the Virgin Islands Public
Finance Authority's Office of Economic Opportunities is the single eligible entity in the U.S.
Virgin Islands that has been designated by the U.S. Virgin Islands to receive a grant under the
State-Broadbaii&-:Data-and-Bevelopmenf-Brant-Program, - - -- - -- - - - -
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Julito Francis, Director of
Finance and Administration at (340) 714-1635.
Grants Officer
\ tzl) / I ana mrtJrmalilun
.. Washington, D.C. 20230
.FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
2.fl
August ;,g, 2010
1
The SBDD Grant is a
a11c!. initiating initially received ___ - . _
maintaining state-level broadband data collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;_ {ii) the initial and promising _ .
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and abovr:
1
. State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds AvailabiHty and Solicitation of
Notice of Funds Avail<l;bility; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 {Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance/ 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regionai and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not received an award {One Economy Corporation,
on behalf of the Territory of Guani), submitted an amended application. NTIA is processing these
applications on a rol.ling basis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states listed below that NTIA has
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the review and selection process described iri the SBDD
ISta ..
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri .
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
_ Virgin
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I Awardee:
I
I
_ Fundmg _
$842,915
-----.---- $4,06(606-- ---- - -----
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2,400,000
$4,600,'000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
South Dakota Bureau of Information & Telecommunications $3,830,087
$3,151,583 Utah Public Service Commission
Virgin Islands Public finance ,ll.uthority _
. $1,714,652.
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822,468
$2,361,028
Total I $46,600,443
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division
1
Office of General. Counsel, Department of
Commerce
. Grants Officer
Subject:
Lawrence E. Strickling e.
State Broadband Data and Development
From:
. f
published aN otice of Funds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program..
1
The SBDD
collect '?omprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
Background
2
3
4
In effecting this
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program .
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 FC?d. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), '123 Stat. at 516.
3
4
BDIA, Pub. L. 110-385, 106(b), 122 Stat. at4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
broadband maps.
5
.
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a. single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program
grants.
6
ofl986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or(ili) ari
State.
7

clarifications of the NOFA are attached for your inforniation.
Georgll4 Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, the US Virgin Islands and Utah. In brief, I recommend the o l l o w i ~ awards;
.. Nevada:- Connected Nation_. $1.42_&,n9
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
6
7
BDIA, 106(i)(2)(B), 122 Stat. at4102.
Pennsylvania: Department of Community arid Economic Development $2,215,673
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National Bro3.dband Mapping Program Director
STATE OF ARIZONA
JANICEK.
GoVERNOR.
The Honm:able Lawrence E. Strickling
Secre,tary of Conm1erce
Administrator, NTlA
Herbert C. Hoover Bttildi1ig
.U.S. Deparn.wmt of C6I!1merce/NTIA
1401 Constitntion Avenue, N.W.
Vlashington, D;G. 20230
Deat Mr. Strickling:
Jllly 1, 2010
capacity is an i:rnportant component for A]jzona's economic success and opportunities for
its e,itizens,
l support my Govenu1ie1it InJom1ation Techmtlogy Ag13ncy (GITA). in its f01' the
Btoadba11dPlam1ing aud ClJ,trei1tly fimded by the U.S. Depart111ent ofCon..1n1erce,.
National Telecommunication and Information Agency (NTIA). This grant vtill help enable GITA to
fu l f1 II its role .as part of the NTIA 's '"State Broadband Data and Developm:eht Progtarn."
These new dollars \viii support' Arizon:as Btoa.dbaild.Mappi:ng and Plai.1ni11gi11itiative Ionget tet.m and
pro::vide local <;onu11Unitie;s with the information th,ey need to suppott Q:eploytnent and adoption,
Grant dollars wi 11 fund projects to: provide. support and tcch.nicftl to. regional and local
bmadband planniJ1g groups and help GITA better info1111 school f1nd librm;y E":"Rate tech11olo.gy
planners _so they can. improve their applications for .E-Rate dollars, giving them nwre technoro gy .and
conn(;!t:tivity to the
State broadband mapping data will identify where broadband exist, and.help broadband
providers move toward maximizing deploymei1t of broadband :h::i1:provef)1ent of
capavty. GITA's .Broadband Council will be able to continuously update a state broadba11d strategic
t>lan. This comprehe,11siveapproach will allow Ji1dividtw1s and busi.nesses to fi:tl1ypartic.ipilte
and e<ornpete. it1 the economy that is pa1t of the In fonnation Age.
The Assistant Ser:1eta1'Y tor t::ommuntGat!ons
and Information
Grants Officer
DATE:
Lawrence E. Strickling {.
. -- .............. zij ........ ........................................ -----..... ':': ............ -. . . u-..
. August ;,g, 2010
FROM:
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information_ Administration (NTIA)
the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
1
Improvement Act {BDIA), Pub. L. 1+0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption qy comprehensive and accurate State-level mapping data, developing
and initiating statewide planning and broadband impl_ementation efforts. Grantees initially received two
After conduct!ng a review of its priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;. {ii) the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; (iii} the need for additional funding over and above
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Nottce of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
Applications, Reg. 32545 (Jufys, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Avai!abHity; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availa?ility; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
the .initial $500,000 grants; for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
SBDD Grant Guidance
The-SDBB- Grant- Program NOFA set-forth-the-two. program. purposes for which awards would. be made ....
NOFA, is attached. .
applications on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for fifteen states listed below tt)at NTIA has
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I Awardee:
Center for Innovative T-echnology
I
I
. Fundmg .
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2,400,000
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3;830,087
$3,151,583
$1,714,652
$5,800,000 -
$5,098,262
$2,822,468
$2,361,028
Total I $46,600,443
A copy of the underlying decision mem.o describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the
Attachments
-- Percy Robinsoni Federal Assistance law Division:; Office of General Counsel; Department of - - --
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
__ _ _
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
State Broadband Data and Development ProOAwards
.. - . . ... - - .... . ... - . . - .. - . . . . . . . ... - - --- .. - - -- - ... -
1
The SBDD
Background
2
broadband map accessible by the public on. an NTIA Web site no later than Febmary 17,
3
assist in the e:x;tension of broadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
106 of the BD IA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide irritiatives to identify and
4
In effecti:og this
1
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
. '
z .
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111:-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
- --. (ii) a nonprofit organizatiQn that is_ C.o(le_
of 1986 and-that is exempt-from taxation under-Section 50 1( a) of such O:f (iii) an -
State.
7

Arizona: , Government Information Technology Agency $2,293,573
Iowa: Connected Nation $2;254,260
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
5
New Hampshire: University ofNew Hampshire
Pennsylvania: Department of Community arid Economic Development
- - Rhode Island: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation __
South Dakota: Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
US Virgin Islands: Opportunity
$1,735,715
$1,613,754
$2,215,673
--- .. $1,542,66:0 - .. - .....

$1,294,898
$2,046,685
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I .
STATiE ARI<ANSAS
l'v1IKE BEEBE
!
March 9, 2010
The HonotableGaty Locke, Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce (NTIA)
_____ nc 20i3fi
1Jea.r Mr. Sccret<ltY;
As Governor of I recognize the vital importance of broadpand fnterttet
access for all of our citizens. As you know, the American Recovery ai1d Ri;:investment
Act has dedicated $7.2 for accelerating broadband deployment to areas of the
country \vithout high-speed infi:astructure. I understand that the Cmmnerce Departmenfs
National and Information Administration (N11A) is currently
seeking applications for Sustainable Adoption and Pt!blic Access. These: competitive
g"tants will go toward funding. innovative concepts that help drive the \Videspread
adoption of broadband and C}lSureth:at our citizens i1ave poirits of public access.
During my tenure: Governor, we_ .h;:rve created and func1ed a private hortprofi1
entity, Connect Arkansas, wlilch brihgs together relevant participants our
One of mv highest chief objectives for Coni1ect Arkansas is to collaborate and. coordinate
. ' . - . . . . ' . . . . . -- .. -
with other organizatioi1s, in both the public and private sectors. to ensoxe that all ofotn ....
dtizt}ns .rea,lize. the benefits. rt;;;ultilJ.g :fi:om. the widespread use of
. .
services.
Connect body of work, as evidenced in its request for ftmding,
represents a coordinated and unified application on behalf of the State) as per my
dir<;_ction. Ple?se. be assured thJ.\t itmc.eives will be monitored by mY.

benefit for the. citizens of Arkansas. Thank you for your consideration of this impQ}ltant
request.
\ t!J Jj
. .
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Lawrence E. Strickling jl''--.a.
August 18, 2010 . . U

Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for the State
1
The SBDD Grant Program is a competitive;
merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint purposes of the Recovery and
(BOlA), Pub. l. 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, ancJ
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July B. 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
46573 {Sept. 10, 2009).
SBDD Grant Guidance
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements-of the
NOFA, is attached.
- -- ------- -- -- -- -- _____ _
I State I Awardee:
I I
Fundmg
New York NY State Office of Cyber Security & Critica !Infrastructure $6,375,431
-Oklahoma Oklahoma Office of State Finance $1,675,300
Total I $44,785,937
\ l!'P / I and Information -


A copy of the underlying decision memo descri_bing- the specific evaluation procedures used, the
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Striclding
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecmnmunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
1
The SBDD
5,-and-the BroadbandDataJmprovement Act (BDIA), Pub. L.ll0-385, .by funding projects that
comprelienstve anu accurateState-level-oroadbanu mapping data, deveh:w-statt?tevel--------
Background
. broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commercial or public provider
2
broadbarui'map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than February 17,
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $3 50 million pursuant to the BDIA
106 ofthe BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
" award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement statewide initiatives to identify and
4
In effecting this
1
74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program

Deveiopment Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clmification of Period ofPerformance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2 '
3
4
BDIA. Pub. L. 110-385. & 106(b), 122 Stat. at4099. The Secretazy delegated his authority to meet the obligations
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is desCribed in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt .from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or commission in which an office of a State is a member on behaif of the
State.
7
.
.. The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the_two_pmgram.purposes_for_whicaawards_wo:uld_he _ _ _
-----m==acle(mapping and planning), application requirements, eliglbilley criteria,
clarifications ofthe NOFA are attached for your information .
. Cettification of Review and Selection Process
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping_ and mapping/planning projects in Arkansas,
District of Columbia, New York, and West Virginia. hi brief, I recommend the award of
$2,081,238 for Connect Arkansas; $1,493,286for the District of Columbia's Office ofthe Chief
Technology Officer; $2,548,101 for the New York State Office ofCyber Security & Critical
In:fi;astructure and $1,404,674 to the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey. A copy of
the underlying decision inemo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the projects,
Attachments
5
BDIA, I06(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
For pm-poses ofthis program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the Distiict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
7
BDIA, 106(i)(2 B, 122 Stat. at4102.
BY HER EXCELLENCY
M.JODIRELL
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 32
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed attd President Obania_has si!it1ed into law a
comprehensive federal economic stinmlus package to create jobs-and-stimulate growth known as the
Amt:rican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009; and
WHEREAS, the_ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (hereinafter" the "Recovery Act")
expands benefits in amunber of health and human services programs, provides funding for rebuilding
and maintaining the nation's infrastructure, fosters investment in energy efficiency and renewable
energy initiatives, assists in the stabili?;ation of state and local budgets, and furthers efforts to train
tomorrow's workforce; and
WHEREAS, more than $7 billi\)n for expansion and enhancement of broadband service has been
made available in the form of grants and loans through the Recovery Act; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Colillecticut would benefit from the development of a comprehensive
map of broadband service throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, there are areas of Connecticut that have limited acces-s to broadband service. In
addition, there ate areas of Connecticut, predominantly the state's urban centers, where broadband
service is underutilized; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA) is administering the Recovery Act's State Broadband Data and Development
Program to fund projects that collect comprehensive and accurate state-level broadband mapping data,
develop state-level broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband
map, and fund statewide initiatives directed at broadband planning; and
WHEREAS, the state of Connecticut must designatea single eligible entity to apply for and receive a
grant for the State Broadband Data and DevelopmentProgram;and- - -
WHEREAS, the NTIA and the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service,
charged:with administerllig the Recovery Act's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
(Public Computers Center Program and Sustainable Broadband Adoption) and Broadband
fufrasttuctirre J?rogram, have created a two-step application review process whereby the Governor's
office of each state will receive a list of applications under consideration for Recovery Act funding;
and-
WHEREAS, the states will have twenty calendar days from the date of notification from the NTIA to
prioritize and recommend-broadband projects for Recovery Act funding following an initial review by
NTIA and/or the Rural and
WHEREAS, it is the State's policy to encourage expanded access to state-of-the-art technologies for
rural, inner-city, low-income, disabled Connecticut citizens; and
WHEREAS, deploying broadband networks and advanced communication services throughout
Co:illlecticut wilt enable continued improvements in health care, public safety, education, and the
economy; and
wHEREAS, the increased State use of broadband networks and advanced communication-serviCes
will-enhance govermnent operations through telemedicilie for healthcare, distance learning for
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hereby issue this Order and directas follows:
1. The Department of Public Utility Control is designated the single eligible entity to apply for a
State-Broadband Data and-Development Program grant to collect comprehensive and accurate
state-level broadband mapping data and develop a state-level broadband mapping capability._
a. The Department of Public Utility Control shall work with the Departrr)_ents of
Informatiop. Technology, Public Safety, Emergency Management and Homeland
Security and Transportation, and the state's Geospatial Council to colieet the necessary
information and data to develop a statewide broadband map.
- b. The Departments of Public Utility Control and Information Teclmology shalf develop a
process for updating and maintaining the state's broadband map.
2. Designate the Department of Information Technology as the primary state agency to apply for
or coordinate state activities associated with securing funding through the Broadband -
Teclmology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) on
behalfofthe state.
3. The Department ofPublic Utility Control and the Department of Information Teclmology wiil
coordinate the development ofa state broadband plan, identifying and prioritizing broadband
opportunities to enhance public services including efforts to strengtheh existing education and
public safety networks, :further health care initiatives, promote economic and career
development opportutiities. Connecticut's Broadband Internet Coordinating Council will be
consulted in the development Of the state's broadband plan.
4.- _:The Connecticut Recovery Act Broadband Review Panel.is hereby e;>tablished to develop a
process and criteria to evaluate projects that have successfully qualified for the step two review
of the Recovery Act's B.roadband Teclmology Opportunities Program, and make
recoJ;lllllendations concerning the allocation of funds foF Connecticut projects.
The-Broadband ReView Panel will consist of the followmg members:
a. One representative from the Office of the Governor;
b. Lieutenant Governor or his designee;
c. One representative from the Department of Public UtilityGontrol;
d. One representative from the Office o{Consunier Counsel;-
e. One repreSentative from the Offiye of Policy and Management;
t;.- One Chief Elected Official or such offrdal' s designee from a town with a population
less than 50,000;
g. One Chief Elected Official or such official's designee from-a town with a population
50,000 or- greater;
h. Commissioner of the Department of Information Teclmology or her/his designee;
i. - - Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development or .
-her/his designee; and
j. Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his/her designee.
5. . The Governor shall appoint the chairperson ofthe Broadband Review fanel from among the
members. of the PaneL Such chairperson shall"schedule the-first meetirig of the Panel, .wllich -
shall be no later than 15 d y ~ ~ e r the effeCtive date of this Order.
6. WithiJi thirty days of the date of this Executive Order, the Broadband Review Panel shall
provide the Office of the Governor with a report outlining the process and criteria for
recommending Connecticut broadband projects for Recovery Act funding
7. Withird5 days after the Officeofthe Govemorreceivesnotification-from theNTIA and/or
R-ural Utility Service as- to what broadband projects are federally qualified to received funding
following the initial review, the Broadband Review Panel will provide the Office ofthe
Governor a list of projects recommended for funding. -
8. ThY .Office ofthe Governor shall be the Lead Agency for. coordinating implementation of
po.licies and practices jnitiated, by this Executive . . .
That this Order shall take effect
Dated at H1:ci:tford, Connecticut this day \ 0. th of August, 2009
M. Jodi vvemor.
By Her Excellency's Order
Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State
Grants Officer
\ J I and l_n.formation :J
Washington, D.C. 20_30
.FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
UBackground
2fl
2010
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. l. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. L 1:!.0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by collecting comprehensive and accurate State-level mapping data, developing
and initiating statewide planning and efforts. Grantees initially received two
years of funding to assess and display broadband availability and up to fiVe years of funding, limited to
After conducting a review of its priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awa rdees to amend their
applications and supplement their fu.nding requests to further meet the SBDD purposes over the original
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;.{ii) the initial and promising
1
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Virgin Islands
I Awardee:
South Dal<ota Bureau of Information & Telecommunications
I
I
. Fundmg .
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2.400,000
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
$1,714,652
________ --:-centerfor ---------------- -
Wisconsin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin $2,822.468
Total I $46,600.443
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Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Strickling (....r
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Progr
published a Notice of Funds Availability (1:\TOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
purposes of the American Recovery ahd Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
collect compTehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
broadband maps, aid in the development and n'laintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
2
and for the purposes of developing and maintairring a broadband inventory map.
3
4
In effecting this
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Pro?J.am
Development Grant Program Notice ofFtmds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. lG, 2009).
2 .
3
pm-pose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the.
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or instmmentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section501(c)(3) of the Intemal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section SOl( a) of such Code; or (iii) an
State.
7
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program purposes tor which awards would be
DistriCt of Columbia NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby celiify
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Connecticut,
Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oldahoma and Texas. In brief, I recommend
Connecticut:
Hawaii:
Kentucky:
Maine:
Mississippi:
Nebl'aska
Oklahoma:
Texas:
Com1ecticut Depruiment of Public Utility Control
Hawaii Depruiment of Commerce a11d Consumer Affairs
Connectl\AE Authority
Nebraska Public Service Commission
Connected Nation
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
$1,833,769
$1,949,940
$2,089,000
$1,784,500
$2,014,678
$2,096,859 .
$2,139,885
$3,028,166
6
For purposes ofthis program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
A copy ofthe underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedmes used, the
projycts, and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
Cc>MI'-.iOf-IVJl!.AI:n-I OF KENTUCJ"-.Y
OFFICE OF THE !{30VERNOR
August 12, 2009
Broadband Mapping Grants Administrator
The State Broadband Data and Development Program
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
RE: Letter of State Designation
Commonwealth of Kentucky's Application for
Broadband Mapping Grant
Dear Grants Administrator:
"]()() c:,.:\F"!T()f... Avc.r-.JUE:.
:C'iurn;. 100
FH;\Nf<r'o;rr. f\Y 40601
(502) ;:-:)64-;2611
FA>t: !'36Ll.-25'l7
This Is an official Letter of State Designation, affirming that the
applicant, the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet's Commonwealth
Office of Technology (COT), is the single eligible entity in the state
designated to receive a grant for Broadband Mapping under the State
Broadband Data and Development Program
Please contact Ph flip Baughn, the state's Chief Information Officer and
Commissioner of COT
1
at (502) 564-1201, or Phii.Baughn@ky.gov if you
have any questions or concerns ln this matter.
Sincerely,

I .
Steven L. Beshear
Grants Officer
; IIIla Asststant rm Liommumcar;m1u;
\ ( "'T" 9 and Information
I
published a Notice ofFunds Availability {NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for
. the State Broadband Data and Development {SBDD) Grant Program.
1

1
ltl"'r""'"'7"'1 .. -11'\ -"'nnn\
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
[ I
Fundmg
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
__________ c _____:Mississippi_-------Office-of-the--=G-overnor:,-State-Of--Mississippi_--_________________ $4;99.Z,013 _____________
New Mexico New Mexico Department of Information Technology $2,876,905
I Total I $52,068,640 I
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Commerce
'>
- -
----------------------------

Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Progra
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that eIects the joint
broadband maps, aid in the development and n1aintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
3
The BDIA is intended to in1prove data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to
assist in the ex-tension of broadband teclmology across all regions .of the United States. Section
4
In effecting this
1
Development Grant Program Notice ofFtmds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfom1ance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
3
plupose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant :funds, including uses related to the.
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or instmmentality of a mmricipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the Inte111al Revenue Code
State.
7
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program pm1Joses for which awards would be
District ofColumbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby cetiify
Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. In brief, I recommend
Connecticut:
Hawaii:
Kentucky:
J\.1aine:
Mississippi:
Nebtaska
Oklahoma:
Texas:
ConnectME Authority
Oftlce of the Governor
Connected Nation
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
$1,833,769
$1,949,940
$2,089,000
$1,784,500
$2,014,678
$2,096,859
$2,139,885
$3,028,166
6
For purposes ofthis program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Vjrgin Islands).
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CHARLIE CrusT
Secretary Linda South
Department of Management Services
4050 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
Dear Secretary South:
GovERNOR
July 31, 2009
On June 24, 2009, I signed Senate Bill 2626 (Chapter 2009-226) which recognized the
Department of Management Services (OMS) as the authorized entity to apply for and accept
federal funds for the purposes of promoting the efficient and effective deployment of broadband
service throughout the state.
As cited in the law, the Department of Management Services will manage a coordinated
statewide effort which includes conducting a needs assessment and developing a statewide
map at the census tract level identifying available service, areas unserved by any broadband
provider and areas served by a single broadband provider.
To further the deployment of broadband, DMS will also create a strategic plan, build and
facilitate local planning teams, encourage the use of broadband service through broadband
education, encourage investments in primarily unserved areas, and work toward establishing
affordable and sustainable broadband service in unserved areas of Florida.
In recognition of the Department's role, statutory mandate, and previous experience in
leading similar initiatives, I have determined that the Department of Management Services shall
be the single State agency elfgible for receipt of funds under the State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ..
I look forward to the progress that the availability of these funds means for the
develoRment of Elorida's bmadband
Grants Officer
DATE:
August _19, 2010 g
Background
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administratlon (NTIA)
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act}, Pub. L.lll-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act {BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
years of funding to assess and broadband availability and up to five years offundin_g, limited to
After conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their .
'
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;.(ii) the initial and promising
----------------- ----results-of-the-firstawa rd ee -data coHection-cyde;-a nd-(liiLtbe-need-for-additio na i fur)di ng-over-and a hove
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities at tribal, stat.e, regional local levels;
1
State Broadband Data Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
46573 (Sf>nt. 10. 2009\.
SBDD Grant Guidance
, process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the
.,
NOt=A, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award .(One Economy Corporation,
_
reviewed and approved. l hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
I State
Alabama
Florida
lllino.is
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
I
I
_ Fundmg _
$2,977,819
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 '
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
Total I $44,253,232 I
_____________ _
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Percy Robinsoni Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
. j-;i /,A IJ'
Lawrence E. stncklmg
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program 1\ wards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Adn:rinis1mtion (NTIA)
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development {SBDD) Grant Ptogram.
1
The SBDD
---------- ---cOllecfcompreliensive ana accmate mapping daLa,
statewide initiatives directed at broadband planrring.
Background
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pmsuant to the BDIA
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In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds A vaiillbility and Solicitation of
--=-_:::_
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111 ..,5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
Recovery Act, Title II, D]v. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
broadband maps.
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grants.
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independent agency or commission in which an office of a E;tate is a member on behalf of the
State.
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_n ________ ---- -:maae(mapping-anuplanning);-application
Michigan, :Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Florida Department of Management Services $2,568,458
Partnership for a Connected illinois $1,845,511
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State ofMichigan) $1,758)65
New Mexico Department of Information Technology $1,800,000
Ohio Office of Information Technology . $1,772,739
Puerto Rico Office of the Chief Technology Officer $1,424,721
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BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at 4100-4101.
6
For purposes ofthis program, State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Tenitories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth ofthe Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Connected Tennessee
$1,761,207
projects,.and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
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Phone: 404.463.2300
Fax: 404.463.2380
l\1r. Larry Stricking
Administrator
www.gta.georgia.gov
August 14, 2009
RE: Letter of State Designation for Georgia
PATRICK MooRE
Executive Director and
State Chief Information Officer
. .
The Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) requires a letter signed by the Governor, the equivalent
1
chief executive of the state, or his duly authorized designee, affirming that the applicant for a broadband
mapping grant is the single eligible entity in the state and has been designated by the state to receive a grant
under this program.
As the Govemor's duly authorized designee, I do hereby designate the Georgia Technology Authority
(GTA), an agency of the state, as the authorized designee for the State of Georgia Broadband Mapping Grant.
If you need any additional information, please contact:
Mr. Rich Calhoun
Program Director- Broadband
4 7 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-463-5906
richard.calhoun@gta.ga.gov
www.georgiabroadband.net
Grants Officer
' ..... i 1 The Assistant Smwetmy fm Gommunications
% I and Information
\.,;;;sot""" Washington, D.C. 20230 .
I
. DATE: August 18, 2010
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA} and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for
1
Recovery an'd Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L; 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BOlA}, Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
years of funding to assess and display broadband availability and up tci five years of funding, limited to
and the availability of funds ..
state-level broadband data coUection and m_apping programs the both state
-----Ojeetives-amHedemRtfijeaiifes;Tfiret:tgiFHte.::Nati6flaFBre-a61:J.arulMaf3ffii}=tne.:jiTiti-al:..a-Afl-:pffirnlsill----------
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Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 {July 8, 2009): See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
SBOD Grant Gut dance
NOFA, is attached.
Certification_ofReview_Erncess for Amended_Applications
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado
District of
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
I I
Fundmg
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
Columbia Office of the ChiefTeclinology Officer $2,548,530
Georgia Georgia Techriofogy Authority $3,036,240
Kentucky Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Technology $3,213,717 _
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New Jersey New Office of Information Technology $2,927,813
New Mexico - New Mexico Department of Information Technology _ $2,876,905
Rhode Island Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation $3,207,127 ..
I Total I $52,068,640 I
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel/ Department of
Commerce
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Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
LawrenceE.Strickling e.
State Broadband Data and Development ProP Awards
guidelines for State Broadband Data <UJ.d Development (SBDD) Grant Program.
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, matching grant program that effects the joint
5 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA)_, Pub. L. 11 0-385J2y: :funding_projects t=hc:c_at:.______ _
collect comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data; develop State-level
statewide initiatives directedat broadband planning.
Background
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and for the purposes of developing and mallrtaining a broadband inventory map?
4
In effecting this
. ..
1
State Broadband Data and Developm_ent GraQ.t Progr!llll, Notice of Fun; Availability and Solicitation of

46573 (Sept.IO, 2009). . .. . . ... .. . .
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3
broadband maps.
5

grants.
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of1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or(ili) an
State.
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made (mapping and planning), application requirements) eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,---
memora.hdum is for the twelve (12) states thai NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
-that the review and selection process described in the SDBB Grant Program NOFA was followed
--Nevada: .. - Connected Nation $1,428.326 __
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BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
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Pennsylvania: Department of Community and Economic Development
Rhode Island: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporal: on
Sou1h Dakota: Bureau ofinformation and Telecommunications
US Virgin Islands: Opportunity
$1,735,115
$1,613,754
$2,215,673
$1,542,660
$1,899;328
$1,294,898
---------Utah------- Utah-P-Ublic-Sei:viceCommission. __ _
_ __________ $2,0.4_6,6_85 ____ _
Attachments
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office ofGeneral Counsel,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
H_ONOLU LU
LINDA LINGLE
OQVERNOR
July 31, 2009
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
U.S. DepmimentofCommerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room 4898
Washington, DC 2023 0
A.ttention: Mr. Edward "Smitty" Smith
Program Director
Dear Mr. Smith:
In accordance with the Broadband Data Improvement Act, Section 1 06(i)(2)(B}, as
Governor of the State of Hawaii, I hereby certify that the Hawaii Department of Commerce and
Consumer AtTairs (DUNS #809935406), dba Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs,
has been designated by the State of Hawaii as the single eligible entity in the State to receive a
grant under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
Pursuant to Section 1 06(i)(2)(A) of the Broadband DatC]. Improvement Act, the
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is a Government agency ofthe State of Hawaii.

Depmtment is Mr. Clyde Sonobe, who may be reached at (808) 586-2620 should you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
!nB ;:,t;[;l'f!!t;tll'!J lUI'
and Information
MEMORANDUM !FOR: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
, FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
Natio.nallnstitute of Standards and Technology
2.fl
August ;,g, 2010
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. L. 1+0-385, by fundi rig projects that accelerate broadband availability. and
adoption by coll?cting comprehensive and accurate State-level mapping data, developing
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objectives and federal objectives, thr?ugh the National Broadband Map;. {ii} the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data coi!E.dion cycle; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Not1ce of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
Notice of Funds AvailabHity; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
SBDD Grant Guidance
'fhe SDBB Grant Program NOFA set forth-the-two-program purposes=ror=wl1ichawards would be made
NOFA, is attached.
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that the review and selection process desqibed in the SBDD
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State Awardee: _ Fundmg _
American Samoa American Samoa Government $842,915
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Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority $1,714,652
Virginia . Center for Innovative Technulogy $5,800,000
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin $2,822,468
Total j $46,600A43
Attachments
Percy Robinson, FeaerarASsistance-taw Division, Office ofGeneral Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
.
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommw:Ucations and Information Administration (NTIA)
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NDF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
collect comprehensive and-accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
broadband maps) aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuattt to the BDIA
3
The BDIA is intended to in1prove data on the depioyment and adoption of broadband service to
-assiSTilltlieeXiensionofbroa<l1JaD.Cftec1ID.oioii-acl:o-ss aif!eglons-ofthe uii!ted. states:sectioil- ---- --
106 oftheBDIA dhects the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
4
h1 effecting this
State Broadband Data a11d Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
Development Grant Program Notice ofFlmds Availability; Clarification of Period of Perfmmance, 7 4 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(!), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the_
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
other subdivision (or-agency or instrumentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
..
State.
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and selection process for competitive awards; A copy of the NOFA and subsequent
clatifications of the NOF A are attached for your information.
NTIA received an application fi:om an eligible entity in each ofthe 56 States, Territories and the
District of Columbia. NTlA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
for the selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Connecticut>
Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and In brief, I recommend
Connecticut: Connecticut Depatiment of Public Utility Control $1,833,769
Hawaii: Hawaii Deprutment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Maine: ConnectME Authority $1,784,500
Mississippi:
Nebraska
. Oklahoma:
Texas:
Office ofthe Governor $2,014,678
Neb1'aska Public Service Commission
Connected Nation
$2,096,859
$2,139,885
$3,028,166
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100--4101.
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Territories (Ameiican Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Attachments
_ cc: . Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
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11/:"'l.EY Bt\H:B<JlJR.
August 14,2009
The Honorable Lmvrence E. Strickling
A.ssistant Secretary for Con1111tmication
and Inf6nnation
National and
Tnfonnation Administration
\Vashington, DC 20230
I established TheiVfississippi Broadband Taskforce (I'vrBTF) to develop a comptehensive
strategy for expanding broadband across onr State. This task force advised me we should
take a mutU-pronged approach to reach our goals.
In Round 1, the State :is seeking funds for a comprehensive mapping program, as wen as
a Sustainable Broadband Adoption program. Our goal with Rmmd 1 funds is to complete
this comprehensive mapping exercise and educate lVlississippians about broadband-
enabled applications. Because most of the Delta is uriderserved/unserved, the MBTF has
incorporated into the applications a specific focus on the ivfississippi Delta which wiii
lead to erihancecl access and digital literacy of these deserving citizens.
This approach.\vill vvorkin conjunction with .Mississippi's infrastri.tctcu:e and public
corriptiting center applications in Rounds 2 and 3. Receivh1g an mvard for our map1':ling
application in Round 1 is c-ritical: if we don't know what we have, how do we know
where we need to go? That said, Mississippi wi11 benefit greatly for years to come with
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increased educational, health and economic development 01Jportunities with the support
of the,se funds and these programs.
fn closjng, thank 1i1f this opportunity to apply. As you can see, Mississippi is taking a
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Grants Officer
lite ASSistant ru l!.dunmHuntiauu"
and Information
Background
1
Improvement Act {BOlA), Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
State-level broadband maps
1
aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map
1
years offunding to assess and display broadband availability and up to five years of funding, to
to implement other activities over a fiveyear award period. The NOFA also provided that
subsequent funding would be subject to and contingent upon the agencis review of program priorities
-------objectives-and-federaLobjectives, through the Nattoml Bwadband Mag; ill) the initial and promising
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SBOD Grant Guidance j
t
NOFA, is attached.
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado-
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Puget Sound Group for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Office...ofthe Go11e.mor, State of
Connected Nation
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. Fundmg .
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240
$2,653,857
$3,515,682
$4,397,431
$3,213,717.
$2,761,171
$4,997,013
. $2,927,813
$2,876,905
$2,565,115
$3,207,127
I Total! $52,068,640 I
Attachments
cc: -Anne Neville, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
. Commerce
Memorandmn for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National fustitute ofStandm:ds and Technology
Lawrence E. Strickling {,
State Broadband Data and Development PrograO.wards
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grmit Program.
1
The SBDD
GrantProgram is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint
collect comprehensive andaccurate State-level broadband mapping clata, develop State-level
broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and bnd
Background
broadband service capability is deployed and available from a commer()ial or public provider
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuailt to the BDIA
3
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretmy of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
awmd grants to eligible entities to develop and in1plement statewide initiatives to identify and
4
In effecting this
1

Development Grant Program Notice ofFlmds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfmmance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
3
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the.
gathering ofbroadbatJ.d-related data at the State level and the development of statewide
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) ofthe Intemal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section SOl( a) of such Code; or (ill) an
independent agency or coinmission in which an office of a State is a member on behalf of the
State.
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clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your information,
NTIA received an application fi:om an eligible entity in each ofthe 56 States, Territories and the
memorandmn is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. In brief, I Tecommend
Connecticut:
Hawaii:
Kentucky:
Maine:
Mississippi:
Nebraska
Oklal1oma:
Texas:
Connecticut Depmiment of Public Utility Control
Hawaii Department of Commerce m1d Consumer Affairs
ConnectME Authority
Office ofthe Governor
NebraskaPublic Service Commission
Oldahoma Office of State Finance
Connected Nation
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BDJA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
$1,833,769
$1,949,940
$2,089,000
$1,784,500
$2,014,678
$2,096,859
$2,139,885
$3,028,166
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A copy ofthe underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures used, the
Attaclnnents
Overview: The Office of the Governor {OG) is the designated entity for the State of Mississippi. After
completing negotiation with NTIA, Mississippi is requesting $2,014,678 for both broadband mapping and
broadband planning. The application now requests $1,514,678 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory
of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $500,000 for the cost of broadband planning for five
(5) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by the Applicant
during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary adjustments and revisions/ proposes the collection
of the required data, provides a strong verification plan, and presents a budget that is reasonable, allocable
and necessary to the project.
Expert Review: Three expert reviewers evaluated OG's application. One reviewer stated that it was "a well-
thought out and clearly explained plan that conveys a high confidence of success." However, the other two
reviewers raised concerns that the application contained too little detail, particularly regarding on-the-
ground activities and the use of commercial datasets. The most significant concerns of these reviewers ':"ere
the level of expertise within the state and the reliance on the contractor's team for the requisite skills,.
knowledge and experience. One reviewer stated that the State of Mississippi "will need to build competence
within the state in the GIS area."
Program Review: As a result of reviewer comments and programmatic review ofthe application,. Program
Staff requested additional clarifying information, including, but not limited the methods and costs of data
collection, the sampling techniques and data layers to be used as part of the process, the web-
based provider verification tool, modeled coverage, the public broadband portal, coordination yvith Native
American tribes, security measures for the protection of data, the coordination between OG and the
contractor, the broadband planning component of the project, and the amounts required for particular
budget items and activities. In response to these requests, the Applicant supplied substantive/ detailed
information that strengthened the quality of its application and resolved the concerns raised during
programmatic review and by the technical reviewers. At Program Staffs request, OG also decreased its
budget by creating efficiencies across all program areas. The revised budget is approximately $660,000 less
than was requested in. the original proposal. OG's submission now satisfies program requirements as
provided in the NOFA and subsequent clarifications. The applicationi as supplemented through negotiation,
presents a reasonable plan with realizable goals, and is directed towards obtaining the necessary data for the
national map and addressing Mississippi's specific needs.
OG has assembled a multi-disciplinary and cross-domain taskforce of local and national experts to lead the
im(:!lementation of the SBDD Grant Program. This team includes the Mississippi Public Utilities staff, the .
Mississippi Development Authority and the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Serv1ces.
Through a compethive bid process, the OG selected One Economy as the primaryveridorforthis initiative.
The OG proposes to gather comprehensive statewide broadband data and then process and map the
information into a GIS system. It will then inventory the data and aggregate the results into a comprehensive
broadband map of Mississippi. Following collection and aggregation of the data, the applicant plans to keep
the information updated, provide public access to the data, and transfer the data to NTIA on a semi-annual
OG and One Economy are collaborating with the Departments of Information Technology Services, Education,
Health and Transportation, as well as the Development ;:\uthority, Tax Commission, Mississippi Broadband
Task Force {MBTF}, Mississippi Geospatial Clearinghouse and other key stakeholders and
OG will utilize the $500,000 in requested planning funds to hire two staff members to coordinate
Mississippi's broadband activities over five {5) years. The staff members will organize the activities of the
MBTF and lead interagency collaboration efforts at the state and local levels. Staff has requested an updated
budget and project plan for the broadband planning program. Therefore, pending the receipt and
approval these materials, the staff recommends releasing funds only subject to a special award
condition.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommend that the Assistant Secretary approve the Mississippi
Office of the Governor's grant proposal in the amount of $2,014,678.
BRIAN SCHWEITZER
GOVERNOR
August 12, 2009
National Telecommunications Information Administration
1401 Constitution Ave. N.W., Rm 4898
JOHN BOHLINGER
LT. GovERNOR
The Montana Department of Commerce (MOOG) is the agency committed to the state's division for
economic prosperity and serving the many citizens, communities, businesses, and organizations.
The Department of Commerce also acts as an information broker for businesses and communities
in the areas of economic and community development.
The Montana Department of Commerce is the natural choice as the entity in the State of Montana
to receive a grant under the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications
Information Administration (NTIA) State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
Montana Department of Commerce Director Anthony J. Preite is the former State of Montana
U.S.D.A. Rural Development Director. He then served as Regional Director (Denver) of the U.S.
Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, responsible for projects in the
states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota,
Utah, and Wyoming.
The Department has credentialed personnel ih the ranks of Program Managers, Research Director
(Census and Economic Information Center), Economist, Research Assistant, Information
Technology Specialist, GIS Coordinator, Communications Director, Deputy Commerce Director, as
well as technical support staff, all of whom represent several years of professional experience
' demonstrating the ability to manage and deliver this important broadband mapping project.
As Governor I vigorously suppo1t efforts to improve and expand broadband services to all
Montanans. I am fully committed to ensure that these funds will resuit in dramatically expanding
health, education and economic development throughout Montana. I enthusiastically look forvvard
to a very productive and highly beneficial partnership betvveen Montanans and NTIA.
. .
By this letter I hereby authorize the Montana Department of Commerce to act as the single eligible
entity in the State of Montana to receive a grant under the State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program housed at the U.S. Department of Commerce's National
Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA).
Sincerely,
QO
MEMORANDUiVliFOR: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
DATIE:
August 19, 2010 [
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prokfa'm Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 {Recovery Act), Pub. L 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BOlA), Pub. l. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
five-year award period. NTfA's decision to invite these amendments was based on {i) the importance of
maintaining state-level broadband d;>ta collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
results of the first awardee data collection cyde; and (iii) the need for additional funding over and above
the initial $500,000 grants, for programs that coatesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
broadband and IT availability and adoption activities tribal, state, regional and local levels.
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Ava !lability and Solicitation of
Notice of Funds Availabif!ty; Clarlf!cat!on, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 {Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notfce of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
SBIDO Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Review Process fm Amended App!lcatitms
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award.(One Economy Corporation,
applica.tions on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states listed below that NT!A has
I State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South 'carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation .
West Virginia Geologica! and Economic Survey
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Reco:nmencled I
_ Fundmg _
$2/977,819
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930-
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 :
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
. $4,997,835
$3,344,507
Total I
Attachments
cc: Anne Nevme, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance law Division, Office of General Cou!lsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute of Standards and Teclmology
Lawrence E. Strickling t
State Broadband Data and Development ProOAwards
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, matching grant program that effects the joint
Background
Section 6001(1) ofthe Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
throughout each State.Z The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
4
In effecting this
1
Notice of Funds Availability; larification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 600 1(1), \23 Stat. at 516.
3
4
HDT A Pnh T. 11 0-1R<; 8 1 01\fh) 1 n Strlt :Jt The Secretarv deleg-ated his auth.oritv to meet the obligations
broadband maps.
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grants.
6
State.
7

The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set fmth the two program purposes for which awards would be
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, and the
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
Tenitories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth ofthe Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
South Dakota: Bureau ofinformation and Telecommunications $1,899,328
Attachments
JOHN H. LYNCH
Governor
The Honorable Larry Strickling
Appendix A.
Letter o:f tate Designation
nf
107 North Main Street, State House - Rm 203
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Telephone (603) 271-2121
www.nh.gov/governor
governorlynch@nh.gov
August 11, 2009
Assistant Secretary of Co_mmunications and Infonnation
National Telecomrinmications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Conm1erce
1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Dear Assistant Secretruy Strickling:
This letter certifies that the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been designated as the single
entity in the State of New Hampshire eligible to receive federal grant funding under the National
Telecommunications-and Information Administration (NTIA) State. Broadband Data and Development Grant
Program.
I support the University's mapping proposal, which will inventory cunent and planned statewide .
broadband coverage available to New Hampsl(ire's businesses, educators, and citizens. UNH will collaborate
with the State's nine Regional Pla..-1ning CO!lliuissions to collect comprehensive data on service availability by
type and technology from all commercial and public broadband providers in the state. The data will then be
used to develop state broadband availability maps to identify which areas in the state are well-set:Ved by cui-rent
technologies, as well as which communities are unserved or underserved.
On behalf of the State of New Han1pshire, I appreciate the opportunity to apply for the federal
broadband funds. Expanding access to broadband for the citizens ofNew Hampshire is a high priority. We
look forward to working with the NTIA to accomp !ish our goals.
Thank you for your consideration of the University of New Hampshire's .State Broadband Data and
Development Grant application. Should you need any additional information, please contact Fay Rubin at:
Fay Rubin
GRANIT Project Director
CompleK Systems Research Center
Morse Hall
Durham, NH 03824
Phone:603-862-4240
Email: fay.rubin@unh.edu
Grants Officer
FIR OM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
2.fl
August J-6, 2010
1
The SBDD Grant r o g r ~ m is a
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. l. 1W-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
$500,000, to implement other activities over a five-year award p.eriod. The NOFA also provided that
After conducting a review of its r o g r ~ m priorities, NTIA invited the SBDD awardees to amend their
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;. {ii) the initial and promising
results of the first awardee data collection cycle; ancl (iii} the need for additional funding over and above
1
the initial $500,000 gr;,1!1l:Si for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
SBDD Grant Guidance
(mapping and planning), application requirements/ eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
NOFA, is attached.
Certification of Review m c e ~ s for Amended Applications
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application .. NTIA is processing these
reviewed and approved: I hereby certify that the review and selection process described in the SBDD
Recommended
State Awardee: Funding
Amencan Samoa Amencan Samoa Government $842,915
Hawaii Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs $2_400,000
Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority $1,714,652
Virginia Center for Innovative Technology $5,800,000
Wisconsin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin $2,822,468
Total 1 $46,600,443
pmjects, and amounts recommended for the proposed award is also attached.
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Lawrence E. Strickling yai!.V>..r.A<h {:. ~ ~ ~
State Broadband Data and Development Grant r o ~ Awards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infonnation Administration (NTIP .)
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Progrz..m.
1
The SBDD
statewide initiatives duected at broadband planning.
Backgtound
2
201 L The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuant to the BDIA
The BDIA is intended to i1nprove data on the deployment and adoption of broadband service to
assist in the eJO;ension of broadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fee'_ Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), '123 Stat. at 516.
3
Recovery Act, Title IT. Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, :including uses related to the
broadband maps.
5

Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single errtity to receive a."ll. SBDD Grant Program
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or inst.1.unentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation tmder Section 501(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
independent agency or commission in which Pill office of a State is a member on behalf of the
State.
7
, .
District of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This dedsion
memora11dum is for the twelve (12) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
Georgia, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Han1pshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, the US Virgin Islands and Utah. In brief; I recommend the following awards:
Arizona: Goverilment .h-Tiormation Technology Agency $2,293,573
Georgia: Georgia Technology Authority. $2,193,700
Montana: Montana Depa.rtment of Commerce $2,087,177
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
6
Tenitories (American Samoa, the CoDllilonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin fslands).
North Dakota: North Dakota Information Technology Depa.rtment
Pe1msylvania: Department of Co:mmu.nity arid Economic Development
Rhode Island: Rhode Island Econm.: 1C Development Corporation
South Dakota: Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
US Virgin Islands: . Opportunity
$1,735,715
$1,613,754
$2,215,673
$1,542,660
$1,294,898
$2,046,685
Attachments
r\1 ortn uaKota
JohnHoeven
Governor
:tvft. Lawrence E. Strickling
August 11, 2009
Assistant Secretaiy for Communications & Information
Herbert Clark Hoover Bldg.
1401 Constitution AYe NW
Washington DC20230
Dear 1Yft. Strickling:
This letter hereby designates the North Dakota Information Technology Department,
as the designated entity to apply for and :receive federal funds under the State Broadband Data
and Development Grant Program pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA), P.L. 111-5 and the B:toadbandData Improvement Act (BDIA), Tide 1 ofP.L. 110-
385, 122 Stat. 4096.
The BDIA_ indicates that states can designate one single eligible entity to conduct
broadband mapping fo:t the state. According to VI( C) of Docket No. 0660-ZA-29, applications
for funding under the BD IA and ARRA requke every eligible applicant to submit a letter of
state designation. This letter is intended to se1.-ve that purpose for the State of North Dakota.
Inquiries o.r questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Feldner, CIO,
Information Technology Department, 701/3;28-1000, itd@nd.gov.
38:34:58
Grants Officer
,FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
2.fl
August ;,g, 2010
published a Notice of FundsAvailability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for
1
Improvement Act (BDJA), Pub. L. 1+0-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing
and initiating statewide planning and. broadband efforts. Grantees initially received two
years offunding to assess and display broadband availability and up to five years offunding, limited to
After conducting a review of its priorities, NTIA. invited the SBDD awa rdees to .amend their
maintaining state-level broadband data colfection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;. (ii) the initial and promising
1
4 eo
the initial $500,000 grantsi for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
broadhand and iT availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
process for competitive awards, A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
Grant Program NOFA was fol!owed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I Awardee:
Univers'ity of New Hampshire
North Dakota Information technology Department
I
I
. Fundmg _
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2AOO,OOO
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
$1,714,652
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822,468
$2,361,028
Total j $46,600,443 , j
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Strickling t ~ t; ~
State Broadband Data and Development r a n t ProP Awards
published aN otite of Funds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
statewide initiatives directed at broadband planning. -
Background
and for the purposes of developing and mainaining a broadband inventory map.
3
assist in the e:x;tension of broadband technology across all regions of the United States. Section
4
In effecting this
1
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), '123 SM. at516.
3
Recovery Act, Title II, Div. A, 123 Stat at 123.
4
BDIA, Pub. L. 110-385, 106(b), 122 Stat. at4099. The Secretary delegated his authority to meet the obligations
gathering ofbroadbruid-related data at the State level and the development of statewide
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
of 1986 and that is exempt :from taxation under Section SOl(a) of such. Code; or (iii) an
State.
7
.
clarifications ofthe NOFA are attached for your information.
memorandum is for the twelve (12) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certifY
Georgia, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Nmth Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
6
7
1 ?
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration
BradHen1y
Governor
August 14, 2009
1401 Constitution Avenue, Nmthwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
RE: Oklahoma Broadband Mapping Grant
Dear Administrator Strickling:
Pursuant to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Notice ofFund Availability (NOFA) for the State Broadband Mapping Grant, this lettet serves as
the official statement of designation for the State of Oklahoma.
The Office of State Finance (OSF) is the authorized designee for mapping broadband
availability in Oklahoma. OSF is the single eligible entity in the State of Oklahoma to receive
federal grant funding for broadband mapping under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act.
The opportunity for Oklahoma to continue to expand broadband throughout our state is
an impoliant tool for us to deliver public services and to promote job growth and development,
especially in areas that are unserved or under served.
Please do not hesitate tocontact me should you have questions, comments or
require additional information. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
s(/;w>
Brad Henry
Governor
.-
The Assista11t Secretarv fm Commu11ications
'l. . I amlll1formation
Washington, D.O. 20230

Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
Lawrence E. $trickling f
August 18, 2010 U
Broadband Data and (SBDD) Grant Program.
1
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
(BDIA), Pub. l. 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, am:f
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8., 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Availabllity; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
Tile Assistant l:ieoretary tm'
and Information
Washington, D.G. 20230
the initial $500
1
000 grants> for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when needed, new,
SBDD Grant Guidance
process for competitive awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the.
NOFA
1
is attached.
on behalf ofthe Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is 'processing these
I State
Arkansas
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
I Awardee:.
Connect Arkansas
State of Louisiana Division of Administration
Massachusetts . Mass Broadband Institute
Oklahoma Oklahoma Office of State Finance
Pennsylvania PA Department of Community and E<;onomic Development
Vermont Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Inc.
I
I
. _ Fundmg .
$4,094,128
$2,028,497
$4,961,251
$3,193,992
$2,754,686
$4,093,476
$3,565,926
$6,375,431
$4,587,122
$1,675,300
$5,110,628
$2,345,500
Total I $44,785,937 I .
The Assistant Secretmy for
and information
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. .Strickling ~ ' {,
State Broadband Data and Development G:ant Prograklwards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Inf01mation Administration (NTIA)
published aN otice of Funds Availability (N OF A) and Solicitation of Applications to provide
1
The SBDD
purposes ofthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
Background
3

4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and So licitation of
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. lll-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
plu-pose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the.
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or instrumentality of a mturicipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) .fthe Intemal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or (ill) an
State?
The SDBB Grant Program NOF A set forth the two program pmposes for which awards would be
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for yom information.
NTIA received an application fi:om an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Territories and the
memorandlUn is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certify
Havvaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. In brief, I recommend
Connecticut:
Hawaii:
Kentucky:
Maine:
Mississippi:
Nebl'aska
Oklahoma:
Texas:
Connecticut Depm.iment of Public Utility Control
ConnectME Authority
Office of the Govemor
Connected Nation
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at410o-410l.
$1,833,769
$1,949,940
"$2,089,000
$1,784,500
$2,014,678
$2,096,859
$2,139,885
$3,028,166
6
Te1Titories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.s-. Virgin Islands).
Attachments
cc: Anne Nwille, National Broadband Mapping Program Director
Adrninistrator
--1-lif::fYQ. (>QL R) i(l !i
; .... ..__/ ...Jr-...t. . J\.. jL'!...,; .- J ...
Governor
August 6; 2009
1\l"ation.al Te1eco:rmnunications and Information Administration
140.1 Constitution Ave N\V
Vlashington, DC 20230
RE: Letter of State Designation f()r Oregon
Dear 1vtr. Strickling:
The Broadband Data hnproven:tcnt Ad (BDlA), 'Iitlc I nfPublic Lavi No. 110-385, 122
Stat 4096 (Oct l 0, 2008), requires a letter of state desdgnation affirming that the Public Utility
Con.1.rrrission of Oregon is the single entity in Oregon eligible to receive a grant under this
Program.
On July ! ; 2009; the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NT[A} issued a Notice of:Fund Availability (NOPA) f()r State Broadband Mapping Grant in
Docket .Nc1. 0660-ZA29, The NOF A reiterates the BD!A requiremc:nt for a letter of state
designation.
As stated in rny previous letter dated March 18, 2009, 1 do hereby designate the Public
Utility Commission of Oregon (OPUC), an agency offhe state, as the authorized designee for
mapping broadband availability in Oregon. Let this letter stand as certification that fhe OPUC is
the single eligible entity for Oregon that l1:as been designated by the state to receive a grant under
Section l 06(i)(2)(B) of the BDIA
Thank you for your attention to this mutter.
THEODORE R. KOLONGOSKJ
\ Jj and -


Grants Officer
DATE:
August 19, 2010 f
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prok/am Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD} Grant Program.l The SBDD Grant Program is a
years of funding to assess and broadband availability and up to five years of fundin.g, limited to
maintaining state-level broadband dpta collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
the initial $500,000 grants,.for programs that coalesce and support disparatet and when needed, new,
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 {Jury 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Avalfabifity; Clarlfication, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 {Aug. 12, 2009); State Broadband Data and
Devefopment Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
1n
SBDD Grant Guidance
. (mapping and planning}, application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and selection
process for competitive awards._ A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of the
NOFA, is attached.
on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted im amended application. NTIA is processing these
on a rolling basis. This decision memorandum is for twelve states listed below that NTIA has
I State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregan
Puerto Rico
South "carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
I Awardee:
I
I
_ Fundmg .
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $2,977,819
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930
$3,997,914

$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507 .
I
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
Total I $44,253,232 I
Attachments
Percy Robinson} Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
National Institute of Standards and Tecbnology
. j_, ,,,
'l / . / ::;r
Lawrence E. Stnckhng .
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program :Awards
1
The SBDD
purposes of the Ametican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-
broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance ofa national broadband map, and fund
statewide initiatives directed at broadband plaruring.
Background
3
track the adoption and availability ofbroadband services witlilii each State.
4
In effecting this
1
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
broadband maps.
5

grants.
6
independent agency or conunission in which an office of a E;tate is a member on behalf of the
State? .
made (mapping and plamring), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each ofthe 56 States, Tenitories and the
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of the State ofMichigan)
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf ofth!3 State ofMhmesota)
Ohio Office oflnfoimation Technology
Pumto Rico Office of the Cbie:fTechnology Officer
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf offue State of South Car>Jlina)
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at 4100-4101.
$2,568,458

$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739
$2,108,302
$1,424,721
$1,686,611
6
For purposes ofthls program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the Disttict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
p:rojects, and amounts recommended for these proposed awards is also attached.
Attachments
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
State House
Donald L. Carcieri
Governor
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-1196
401-222-2080
August 10, 2009
National Telecommunication and Information Administration
1401 Constit11tionAve., N.W.
RE: Letter of State Designation for Rhode Island
The Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Title I of Public Law No. 110-385, 122 Stat.4096
(October 10, 2008), requires a letter of state designation affirming that the Rhode Island Economic
Development Corporation is t11e single entity in Rhode Island to receive a grant under tWs program.
On July 1, 2009, the National Telecom1nunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Notice
of Fund Availability (NOFA) for the State Broadband Mapping Grant in Docket No. 066-ZA29. The
NOF A reiterates the BDIA requirement for a letter of state designation.
As Governor of the State of Rhode Island, I do hereby designate the Rhode Island Economic Development
Corporation, an agency of the state, as the authorized designee for mapping broadband availability in
Rhode Island.
Donald L. Carcieri
cc: J amia McDonald Rhode Island Office of Economic Recovery and Reinvestment mrector
John Landers,Rhode Island Chief Information Officer
Stuart Freiman, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
The Assistant Ser:1atmy rm
and Information
Grants Officer
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
LawrenceE.Strfckllng
August 18, 2010 v . (_)
1
State-level broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband
years offunding to assess and display broadband availability and up to five years of funding, limited to
1
!
)
I
.;
broadband and H availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels.
SBOD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Grant Program NOFA was followed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding .
I State
Alaska
California
Colorado-
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
KentuGky
Minnesota
Mississippi_
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
. , I
Fundmg
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3,273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240
$2,653,857
$3,515,682
$4,397,431
$3,213,717.
$2,761,171
$4,997,013
$2,927,813
$2,876,905
$2,565,115
$3,207,127
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Nation
Total I $52,068,640 I
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
State Broadband Data and Development
. On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBOD) Grant Program..
1
The SBDD
.5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by :funding projects that
Backgiound
throughout each State_2 The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
3
4
In effecting this
1
Development Grant Program Notice ofFunds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2 .
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 6001(1), 123 Stat at 516.
3
broadband maps.
5
.
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or instnnnentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
ofl986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section SOl(a) of such Code; or (iii) an
State.
7

and selectionprocess for competitive awards. A copy ofthe NOFA and subsequent
memorandum is for the twelve (12) states that NTIA has reviewed and approve<!. I hereby certify
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
6
For purposes of this program, ''State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
New Hampshire: Umversity of New Hampshire $1,735,715
Pennsylvania: Department of Community and Economic Development $2,215,673.
US Virgin Islands: Opportunity. $1,294,898
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedtires used, the
Attachments
August4,2009
Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information
Re: Letter of State Designation I NT!A Broadband Mapping Program
Dear Lawrence,
On behalf of the citizens of South Dakota, I would like to make our designation as the
eligible entity for this program. As requested under Docket No. 0660-ZA29, I am
authorizing the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications as our official designee
for the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. Commissioner Otto
Doll will be our representative to the program.
Please contact my office ifyou have any further questions.
Sincerely,
MMR:ls
Grants Officer
FROM;
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
2.fl
August ;,g, 2010
1
The SBDD Grant is a
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L lW-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
adoption by comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data, developing
State-level broadband maps, <Jiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map,
years offunding to assess and display broadband availability and up to frve years of funding, limited to
and the availabiiity offunds.
award period. NTIA's decision to invite these amendments was based on (i) the importance of
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map;. (ii) the initial and promising
1
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
reviewed and approved. I hereby certify that review and selection process described in the SBDD
I State
American Samoa
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
I Awardee:
Center for lnnova'ive Technology
I
Reco:nmended I
_ Fundmg _
$842,915
$4,064,606
$1,949,169
$1,537,717
$2AOO,OOO
$4,600,000
$4,377,623
$2,050,333
$3,830,087
$3,151,583
$1,714,652
$5,800,000
$5,098,262
$2,822A68
$2,361,028
Total l $46,600A43
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
State Broadband Data and Development ProP Awards
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infotmation Administration (NTIA)
1
The SBDD
Grant Program: is a competitive, merit-:based matching grant program that effects the joint
Background
Section 6001 Q.) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to develop and maintain a
broadband service is deployed and available from a commercial. or public provider
throughout each State? The Recpvery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
3
4
In effecting this
1
Development GrantPrograniNotice ofFunds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No.lll-5, 6001(1),'123 Stat. at516.
3
Recovery.Act, Title II, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or inst:ru:tnentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
ofl986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section SOl(a) of such Code; or(iii) an
State.
7

clarifications ofthe NOFA are attached for your information.
NTIA receivedan application from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Territories and the
District of Columbia NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
. Georgia, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Arizona: Government Information Technology Agency . $2,293,573
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4l00-4101.
6
Rhode Island: Rhode Island Development Corporation $1,542,660
j
Attachments
Matthew Kisber
Commissioner
Department of Economic and Community Development
Wiliiam SnodgrassJTennessee Tower Building, 11th Floor, 312 8th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37243
615-741-1888/ FAJ{: 615-741-7306
August 14, 2009
-The Honorable Lawrence E. Strickling
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Phil Bredesen
Governor
In May 2007, the Department of Economic & Community Development for the State of
Tennessee entered into a three year contract with Connected Nation, through its subsidiary
Connected Tem1essee, to create a statewide broadband map. Connected Tem1essee has been
performing this function since that time.
Pending the approval of Connected Nation's application for the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration's (NTIA) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the State
Broadband Data and Development Grant (SBDD) program, our department agrees to commit
$100,000, from the existing contract, towards the match.
Sincert;?ly;,
.tL
. ;r-
.
Matthew Kisber, Commissioner
Department of Economic & Community Development
State ofTennessee
'% l!tJ I I and Information


Grants Officer
FROM: Lawrence E.
DATE:.
August 19, 2010 - .
Background
1
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act}, Pub. l. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BOlA), Pub. l. 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
years of funding to assess and broadband availability and up to five years of fundin_g, limited to
to implement other activities over a five-year award period. The NOFA also provided that
funding would be subject to and contingent upon the agency's review of program priorities
After conducting a review of its program priorities, NTIAinyited the SBDD awardees to amend their
five-year award period. NTIA's decision to\invite these amendments was based on {i) the importance of
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Mapi_{ii) the initial and promising
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 {July 8, 2009}. See also, State Broadband Data and Development Graht Program
Notice of Funds Availabillty; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
At::C"72 1n ?nnol
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-Jour awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an award.(One Economy Corporation,
.on behalf ofthe.Territory ofGuam), submitted an amended .application. NTIA is processing these
on a rolling basis. This decision memo.randum is fortwelve states listed below that NTIA
Grant Program NOFA was foil<;> wed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
I State I Awardee:
I
I
_ Fundmg _
Alabama
Florida
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2}293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
lllino.is
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South 'carolina
Tennessee
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Tennessee
West Virginia West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
Total I $44,253,232 l
Attachments
Percy Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Striclding -#.Jb.f::r
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Prograki.wards
guidelines for the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Ptogram.
1
The SBDD
purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of.2009 (Recovery .Act), Pub. L. .111-
broadband ruaps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
Section 6001(1) of the Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretru:y to develop and maintain a
service capability and availability in the States that depicts the geographic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed and' available from a commercial or public provider
broadband map accessible by the public on an NTIA Web site no later than Februar)r 17,
and for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband mventory map.
3
.
106 of the l3DIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD Grant Program and to
4
In effecting this
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband-Data and Development Grant Program
Development Grant Program Notice of Availability; Clarification ofPeriod of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. 6001(1), 123 Stat. at516.
3
Recovery Act, Title ll, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
purpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds:, including uses related to the
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt :om taxation under Section 501 (a) of such Code; or (iii) an
State? .
SDBB Gi:a:nt Program NOF A
The SDBB Grant Ptogram NOF A set forth the two program purposes for which awards would be
made (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility evaluation criteria,
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your infmmation.
Disb:ict of Columbia. NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Partnership for a Connected lllinois
Co:imected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of State of :Mhmesota)
New Mexico Deparbnent.oflnformation Technology
Ohio Office oflnformation Technology
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
$2,568,458
$1,845,511
$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739
$2,108,302
$1,424,721
$1,686,611
6
Attachments
RICK PERRY
GOV.l':RNOR
The Honorable Todd Staples
Commissioner of Agriculture
Texas Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 12847
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Commissioner Staples:
0FHCE OF THE GOVERNOR
July 24, 20()9
Per our discussions, I am designating you as the state lead as Texas pmsues federal grants to improve
access to broadband service in rural communities across fuestate. .
As you know, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act o2008 created three programs aimed at improving rural access to broadband
technology: the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program (SBDDGP). the Broadband
Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and the Broadband InitifJ;tiv.es Program (B!P).
Although Texas has lilieady implemented strategies to greater access to broadband services i11
rural areas of the state, these progra.ms will enhance om efforts.
As governor, it is my intention that Texas submit recommendations for allocation of funds for qualifYing
during the BTOP application process. as set out in the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)
published Julr 1, 200.9. as well as. future NOF.A..s issued und.er BTOP,
Because broadband issues affect several state agel;lcies, it is important that you consult with the Public
Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) (with regru:d to law
enforcement applications) where appropriate, as you prepare recoJllP..J.endations for grant applications.
As the state lead on our broadband you will need to designate an eligible entity for application.
to the National Telecommu...Tlications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the SBDDGP
certify snch eligible .and to take binding action on behalfofthe State ofTexas in this matter,
As governor, I am also authorizing you, in consultation with PUC and PSC, to make recommendations
to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA or Rural Utilities Service on behalf of the State of
regarding qualifying projects for broadband infrastructure grants and loans under me NOFA that has
been iss11;ed or NOFAs that may be issued,
Sincerely,

J\ /CK.

Governor
RP:kwp
1 ne 1u1
and Information
Grants Officer
DATE:
August19,2010
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Pro'-lam Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
1
Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. l. by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
maintaining state-level broadband dpta collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
the initial $500,000 grants, for programs that coalesce and support disparate, and when new,
1
SBDO Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received .an Economy Corporation,
. on behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is processing these ....... .
on a rolling basis. This decision memo_randum is for twelve states listed below that NTIA
I State I Awardee:
I
I
. Fundmg .
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930

$5,253,023
$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
Connected Nation
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Governor's Office
South carolina Connected Nation
Tennessee Connected Tennessee
West Virginia West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
Total I $44,253,232 I
Attachments
Commerce
Memorandum for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
Lawrence E. Strickling ~ w {,
State Broadband Data and Development C:ant Progra:(lwards
1
The SBDD
Grant Pro gram is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint
purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. of2009_ (Recovery Ac_t), Pub. L. _lll-
collect comprehensive and-accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
broadband maps, aid in the development and n1aintenance of a national broadband map, and fund
Background
tlnoughout each State? The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Secretary to make the national
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuailt to the BDIA
and for the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory map? .
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBDD. Grant Program and to
4
In effecting this
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and So licitation of
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification; 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 1.009); State B1'oadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period ofPerfmmance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
Recovery Act, Pub. L. No. 1 1 1 ~ 5 6001(1), 123 Stat. at 516.
3
-'
pmpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, including uses related to the.
broadbandmaps.
5
.
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or instmmentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) ofthe Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of such Code; dr (iii) an
State?
The SDB:B Grant NOFA set the two program pmposes for which awards wmllcfbe
niade (mapping and planning), application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria,
District of Columbia NTIA processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby ce1tify
:Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. In brief, ltecommend
Connecticut:
Hawaii:
Kentucky:
Maine:
Mississippi:
Nebl"aska
Oklahoma:
Texas:
Connecticut Depatiment of Public Utility Control
Hawaii Deprutment of Commexce and Consumer Affairs
ConnectME Authority
Connected Nation
5
BDJA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
$1,833,769
$1,949,940
$2,089,000
$1,784,500
$2,014,678
$2,096,859
$2,139,885
$3,028,166
6
For purposes ofthls program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
Te1Titories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, Natic.'nal Broadband Mapping Program Director
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706
Pat Quinn
GOVERNOR
July 28, 2009
Assistant Secretary for Communications and Infmmation
Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
1401 Constitution Ave, N.W.
I am writing to you regarding the State Broadband Data and Development Program and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act administered by the U.S. Depmimerit of Commerce, National Telecommunication Information
Administration (NTIA).
Pursuant to Public Law 110-385, the Broadband Data Improvement Act, the State of illinois hereby designates the
Partnership for a Conriected illinois as the single eligible entity in lllinois to receive a grant under the State
Broadband Data & Development Grant Program.
The State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program is based on a concept of statewide broadband initiatives
that illinois has adopted and initiated. Under the authority of Public Act 95-684, the illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Oppmtunity (DCEO) selected the Partnership for a Connected illinois to implement a:
comprehensive, statewide broadband deployment strategy and demand creation initiative. The purpose of this
strategy is to encourage and suppo1i the partnership of the public and p1ivate sectors in the continued growth of
broadband for the State's residents and businesses.
We look forward to the work of Collllect lllinois in accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband
throughout illinois. I respectfully encourage you and your staff to contact me or my staff, Ryan Croke at 217-557-
3508 or rvan.croke@illinois.gg_y if you have any questions or Iieed more information.
Sincerely,
Pat Quillll
Governor
\ f I
Grants Officer
. FROM: .... ... -
DATE:
August 19, 2010 g
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Pro '-/am Award Amendments SUBJECT:
Background
1
. . . . .
maintaining state-level broadband d;;tta collection and mapping programs for the purposes of both state
the initial $500,000 grants, for programs that coalesce and support c;lisparate, and when needed, new,
1
{Spnt. 10. 2009\.
SBDD Grant Guidance
The SDBB Grant Program NOFA setforth the two program purposes for which awards would be made
(mapping and planning}, application requirements, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, selection
wocE!sstor competitiveaw<:irds. A copy onh-egrantguidarfte;-whichmeetnlie requirements ofthe
NOFA, is attached.
Fifty-four awardees, and one applicant that had not yet received an .(One Economy Corporation,
behalf of the Territory of Guam), submitted an amended application. NTIA is processing these
Grant Program NOFA was followed for the selection of amended projects_ recommended for funding.
I State
Alabama
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Puerto Rico
South "carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
I
I
I
. Fundmg .
$6,308,570
$4,709,130
$2,989,930
$3,997,914
$5,253,023
$3,550,000 .
$1,108,957
$2,293,429
$2,722,118
$4,997,835
$3,344,507
Connected Nation
Ohio Office of Information 'Technology
Connected Nation
Connected Tennessee
Connected Nation
Total I $44,253,232 I
Attachments
cc: Anne Neville, National" Broadband Mapping Program Director
Commerce
Memorandmn for: Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
E. - -
__ ancl __
From:
_ Snbject; __
On July 8, 2009, the National Telecommunications and Infonnation Administration (NTIA)
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOF A) and Solicitation of AppliCations to :provide
1
The SBDD
Grant Program is a competitive, merit-pased matching grant program that effects the joint
5, and theBroadbandDatalmprovementAct (BDIA), Pub. L. by funding projects that
Background
3
4
In effecting tlrls
1
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfomance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2
3
broadband maps.
5
. . .
Under the BDIA, each State may designate a single entity to receive an SBDD Grant Program-
grants.
6
__ (ii) a nonprofit .organization thatis des.crihed_in S_e_ction_i01( G}(1)_Qf_th_e _ .. __
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 50l(a) of such Code; or (iil) an
independent agency or corrunission in which an office of a is a member on behalf of the
State.
7

clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your infotmation.
NTIA received an application :from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Territories and the
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Florida, lllinois,
Michigan> Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf ofl:b,e State ofMinnesota)
Ohio Office oflnf01mation Technology
Puerto Rico Office ofthe Chief Technology Officer
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100--4101.

$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739
$2,108,302
$1,424,721
$1,686,611
6
Forpurposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the DistJict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing the specific evaluation procedures the
Attachments
- -cc: _______________ _
JOHN ELIAS BALDACC!
GOVERNOR
Mi Larry Strickling
Administrator, NTIA
Dear Mr. Strickling
1 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE
04333-0001
August 6, 2009
As Governor of the State of Maine, I hereby designate the ConnectME Authority as the
single eligible entity in the State ofMaine to receive a grant under-the NTIA, State
Broadband Data and Development Grant Program.
The ConnectME Authority is an instrumentality of the State of Maine, created in Title
35-A MRSA chapter 93.
This letter is intended to satisfy the requirements of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act relating to state
broadband mapping grants, as described in the Notice ofFund Availability published in
the Federal Register of July 8, 2009.
I lit= .. ..., ..,....., ,.. . "".a---..---
and Information
Grants Officer
_ N._ati9.l1C!.L _ ..
DATE:
Lawrence E. (-
August 18, 2010 . U
fROM:
. .
Background
Notice of Funds Availability {NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications to provide guidelines for the State
1
The SBDD Grant Program is a com-petitive,
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. l. 111-5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act
(BDIA}, Pub. L. 110-385; by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and adoption by
broadband maps, aiding in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, amJ
initiating stateWide planning and broadband implementation efforts. Grantees initially received two
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (Julys_ 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
-u

"'
Ttte Asststant TOI' t.ummumcalilu!ls
and Information
broadband and rt availability and adoption activities at tribal, state, regional and local levels:
SBDD Grant Guidance
-rhesoss-GrantPriigram-NoFA set-foifnth-eTwoprogram-!)uiPases--for-wllfcflawcircis-woulifbe-made ___ - -- - -- - -
process for competitive_ awards. A copy of the grant guidance, which meets the requirements of
NOFA, is attached.
Grant Program NOFAwas followed for the selection of amended projects recommended for funding.
I State
I I
Fundmg
Massachusetts Mass Broadband Institute - $4,093,476
New York NY State Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure $61375,431
Oklahoma Oklahoma Office of State Fi-nance $1,675,300
Total I $44 .. 785,937
Ina MSS!S"&am; OH:lUft:ijdly lUI ............ Uilll.<110U.Ill<>
and Information
A copy of the underlying decision memo describing .. the specific evaluation procedures used, the
projects .. and amounts recommended for the proposed award is also attached.
Attachments
Commerce
From:
--- ---- Subject:- -
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
State Broadband Data and Development GranLErog:ra
published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Appiications to provide
1
The SBDD
Grant Progran1 is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that effects the joint
5, and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Pub. L. 110-385, by :fimding projects that
collect comprehensive and -accurate State-level broadband mapping data, develop State-level
Background
2
The Recovery Act requires the Assistant Sectetmy to make the national
broadband map accessible by the public on an NIIA Web site no later than February 17, .
2011. The Recovery Act authorizes NTIA to expend up to $350 million pursuai:lt to the BDIA
and for the purposes ofdeveloping and maintaining a broadband inventory map.
3
106 of the BDIA directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the SBPD Grant Program and to
4
In effecting this
:t State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
Applications, 7 4 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed. Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009); State Bmadband Data and
46573 (Sept. 10, 2009).
2
3
pmpose, the BDIA provides several eligible uses for grant funds, includ:h1g uses related to the.
broadband maps.
5
grants.
6
other subdivision (or agency or instrwnentality of a municipality or other subdivision) of a State;
- (ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in-Section 501( c )(3)ofthe Internal Revenue Code _____________________ _
State.
7
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your :information.
NTIA received an application fi:om an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Territi::nies and th.e
memorandum is for the eight (8) states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby celiify
Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. In brief, I recommend
Connecticut:
Hawaii:
Kentucky:
Maine:
Mississippi:
Neb1"aska
Oklahoma:
Texas:
Conunonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Technology
ConnectME Authority
Connected Nation
5
BPIA, 106(e), 122 Stat at4100-4101.
$1,833,769
$1,949,940
$2,089,000
$1,784,500
$2,014,678
$2,096,859
$2)39,885
$3,028,166
6
TelTitories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Marianna Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Attachments
. Percy Robinson, Federal Assistance Law Division, Office of General Cowsel,
ConnectME Authority- Maine
Overview: The ConnectME Authority (ConnectME) is the designated entity for the State of Maine. After
completing negotiations with NTIA, ConnectME is requesting $1,784,500 for both broadband mapping and
broadband planning. The application now requests $1,348,500 to conduct a statewide geographic inventory
of broadband availability between 2009 and 2011 and $436,000 for the cost of broadband planning for five
(5) years. The application, inclusive of all additional and clarifying information provided by the Applicant
during the negotiation phase and reflecting all necessary adJustments and revisions; proposes the collection
the ciata, provides a strong verification plan, and presents a buclget that is reasonable, allocable
and necessary to the project. Furthermore, the Applicant has an experienced mapping team, which has prior
experience conducting geospatial activities in the state and also proposes to wmk closely with multiple state
and local stakeholders.
Expert Review: A panel of three expert reviewers evaluated ConnectME's proposal. Overall, the panel
indicated it was confident in the ability of the Applicant to complete the project within the program's
required parameters. One reviewer commented that "the application clearly defines past, present, and
futu.re collaboration efforts and how the results of this project will help to guide future priorities, decisions,
and policy." Furthermore, most reviewers found that the applicant had a well-documented approach to data
collection, verification, accessibility, security and confidentiality. Reviewers agreed that the application
demonstrated a solid background and experience in geospatial projects.
Program Review: During the negotiation process, staff sought additional clarifying information, including but
, not limited to, the methods and costs-of data collection, coordination with Native American tribes, security
.g
"' measures for the protection of data, coordination between ConnectME and the contractor, the collection and
use of remote sensing data, field. verification, web tools, and clarification of the purpose and amounts of
particular budget items. In response to this request and additional follow-up questions, the Applicant
supplied substantive, detailed information that strengthened the quality of its application and resolved the
concerns raised during both technical and programmatic reviews. At Program Staff's request, ConnectME
also decreased its budget by both eliminating a request for a remote sensing system and creating efficiencies
across other program areas. The revised budget is approximately $372,000 less than was requested in the
origimil proposal. ConnectME's submission now satisfies the program requirements as described in the NOFA
and subsequent clarifications. The application, as supplemented through negotiation, is appropriately
detailed and presents a reasonable plan with realizable goals.
ConnectME has chosen James W. Sewall Co. (Sewell), a well-known GIS firm, to complete its broadband data
collection activities. Sewall and ConnectME will work together, and in conjunction with the Maine Public
Utilities Commission (PUC), to contact and collect data from all broadband providers in Maine. In partnership
with the Maine Office of GIS, ConnectME will develop an online mapping application to host the data. The
application will allow a user to either point to a location on the map or enter an address and find out that
neighborhood's available providers, speeds and services. The Office of GIS will also make all non-confidential
data available through the state's online data catalog.
mill rnntinm> tn work dosPIV with manv small towns and citieS across the most rural parts of the
Council and Washington County: One Community. Program Staff believes that these locauzea erron:s Will
improve the quality of data collection and verification. ConnectME also plans to continue coordinating
efforts with relevant federal entities such as N_TIA, the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal
Service Administrative Company- Schools and Libraries Program, and the Maine Federal Congressional
Delegation.
The $436,000 requested in funding for the ConnectME's planning effort will focus on addressing Maine's
below-average ,broadband adoption rate. In the past, broaqband prg'(iders b<lye_tc;>ld st9.te
increasing the adoption rate would positively affect their investment decisions. ConnectME will conduct both
research and analyze the barriers to broadband adoption across the state and educate consumers about
ConnectME's mapping and planning projects. In addition, the Applicant will hold community forums for
service providers} consumers, and other stakeholders to collaborate and provide input to help guide
statewide broadband policy and efforts. Program Staff has requested an updated project plan, as well as a
detailed budget, description of qualifications, and statement of work for the proposed subcontractors.
Therefore, pending the receipt and approval of this additional information, the staff recommends releasing
these funds only subject to a special award condition.
Recommendation: The SBDD Program Staff recommends that the Assistant Secretary approve the
ConnectME Authority's grant proposal in the amount of $1,784,500.
lii-Il a V\l 1e1l t y
130 State Capitol.'> 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard z. Saint Pau1, MI\1 55155
- Aligusf7, 2009-- - - - -
U.S. Deparhnent of Commerce_
U.S. Department of Commerce/N11A
111is letter serves to affirm that Connected Nation, Inc'i by and through its
wholly-owned subsidiary Connect I\1innesotar LLC, is the State of Minnesota's.
designated eligible entity under the State Broadbattd Data ru'1d Development
Grant Program pursuant to P.L. and the Broadband Data Improvement
Act [Section 106, subsection (i)(2)(B)] to receive a grant under this Program. The
application filed by Connected Nation demonstrates how the state/ includ-ing the
:Mirmesota Depaxtment of Commerce, the Minn_esota Department of
Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota Geospatial Office,
will be collaborating on the mapping and mapping planning efforts.
Tim Pawlenty
Governor
Cc: Commissioner Glen Wilson, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Commissioner Dan McElroy, Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development
11:1au y su '!!.dt..l,.,
and Information
MEMORJfNDlfl\7fFOR:-1oy-ce8righam- - - .
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Background
Grants Officer
August 18, 2010 v . (_)
On July 8, 2009, the Natio.nal Telecommunications and Information Administration {NTIA)
1
competitive, merit-based matching grant program effects the joint purposes of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Recovery Act), Pub. L. 111-5, and the Broadband Data
Improvement Act (BDIA}, Pub. L 110-385, by funding projects that accelerate broadband availability and
__stat_e-:-level br_oadba11tJ. data collectio_rl a.nd the purp()sr=s of
objectives and federal objectives, through the National Broadband Map; (ii} the initial and promising
1
Applications, 74 Fed. Reg. 32545 (July 8, 2009). See also, State Broadband. Data and Development Grant Program
Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification, 74 Fed: Reg. 40599 (Aug. 12, 2009}; State Broadband Data and
Development Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability; Clarification of Period of Performance, 74 Fed. Reg .
.. _. ............. , .... - ._L .. ,... .... f"-. .... 1'"\\
the-itliHa1-$-5BG,G00-gr-ants-;-for-progr-ams-t-h-at-eo-alesee-ancl-s-ui'!PElr-t: cllsi}ar-at:e,ancl wl'leR-needed,-Rew
1
- -
broadband and H availability and adoption activities at tribat state, regional and local levels.
SBDD Grant Guidance
NOFA, is attached.
-I State
Alaska
California
Colorado-
District of
Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
KentuGky
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Rhode Island
I Awardee:
Connected Nation
Office ofthe Chief Technology Officer
Connected Nation
Connected Nation
Commonwealth of Kentucky/ Office of Technology
Connected Nation
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Connected Nation
I
I
_ Fundmg _
$4,457,388
$5,637,544
$3/273,107
$2,548,530
$3,036,240 .
$2,6531857
$3,5151682
$4,397,431
$3,213,717 -
$2,761,171
. - $4,997,013
$2,927,813
$2/876,905
$2,565,115
$3,207,127
I Total! sszlo68,640 I
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Attachments
Commerce
Memorandtlill. for:
From:
Subject:
Joyce Brigham
Grants Officer
-National Jnstitufe of Standards and Tecbllology
.. pi _,//'
Lawrence E. Stnckling
State Broadband Data and Development Grant A.wards
1
The SBDD
collect -comprehensive and accurate State-level broadband mapping data,. develop State-level
Background
service capability and availability :in the United States that depicts the geographic extent to which
broadband service capability is deployed and
1
available from a commercial or public provider
2
and fot the purposes of developing and maintaining a broadband inventory map.
3
assist in the extension: of broadband technology across all regions ofthe United States. Section
4
In effecting this .
1
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program, .Notice of Funds Availability and Solicitation of
74-Feii:Reg:32545{fu1y8, ioo9):- seea1So, stafe Bioadband Data mid Deveiopmenfdrant Program
Development Grant Program Notice ofFimds Availability; Clarification ofPeriod ofPerfonnance, 74 Fed. Reg.
46573 (Sept 10, 2009).
2
3
Recove1y Act, Title II, Div. A, 123 Stat. at 123.
4
RnTA Puh. L. 110-385. & 106(b). 122 Stat. at 4099 .. The Secretmy delegated his authority to meet the obligations
gatheling of broadband-related data at the State level and the development of statewide
broadband maps.
5
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _
grants.
6
(ii) a nonprofit organization that is described in Section 501 ( c )(3) of the lliternal Revenue Code
of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under Section 501 (a) of such Code; or (ill) an
State?
clarifications of the NOF A are attached for your infmmation.
NTIA received an application from an eligible entity in each of the 56 States, Tenitories and the
District of Columbia NTIA is processing these applications on a rolling basis. This decision
memorandum is for the ten states that NTIA has reviewed and approved. I hereby certifY that the
selection of proposed awards for mapping and mapping/planning projects in Florida,
Michigan, Minnesota, New Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Partnership for a 9onnected Illinois
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on Behalf of State of Mhmesota)
Ohio Office oflnfotmation Technology
_ _ Pue1to Rico Office ofthe_ChiefTechnology _ _Qfficer ______ _
Connected Nation (Designated Entity on of the State of South Carolina)
5
BDIA, 106(e), 122 Stat. at4100-4101.
$2,568,458
$1,845,511
$1,758,165
$1,709,584
$1,800,000
$1,772,739
$2,108,302
_ $lA24,72L
$1,686,611
6
For purposes of this program, "State" refers to the 50 States, the Disttict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the 4 U.S.
7
RDTA S 10fl(i)(2)ffi)_ 122 Stat. at4102.
Connected Tennessee
$1,761,207
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