Stimulus Funds for Libraries
Please bookmark this page and check back often as the Indiana State Library will update this page as soon as more information regarding stimulus funds for libraries becomes available.
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The portal to apply for broadband funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and link for Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) can be found at http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/
State Resources
- Invest.IN.gov
- Competitive Grant Funding Opportunities
- Online Project Survey (examples of funding requests)
Federal Resources
- Recovery.gov
- Grants.gov (Scroll down and click on "Find Recovery Act Opportunities")
To receive a federal grant you also need to obtain a DUNS number. It is recommended you obtain a DUNS number as soon as possible.
Once the DUNS number is received, applicants should also register with Grants.gov. Registration takes 3-5 days so applicants should register prior to applying for grants.
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)
The U.S. Congress has appropriated $4.7 billion to establish a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program for awards to eligible entities to develop and expand broadband services to unserved and underserved areas and improve access to broadband by public safety agencies. Of these funds, at least $200 million will be available to upgrade technology and capacity at public computing centers, including community colleges and public libraries.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) provides this quarterly report on the status of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
For more information about broadband grants visit http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/.
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