Broadband Technology Opportunity Program The Overview Opportunity Southern

Broadband Technology Opportunity Program The Overview

Opportunity Southern New Mexico 7 Billion Federal ARRA dollars

Assistance Public Services Alliance exists to advocate for Southern New Mexico

Action PSA leading a coalition of community entities to Apply for 3 Federal grants

The 3 Grants 1. 2. 3. Comprehensive Community Infrastructure Public Computer Centers Sustainable Adoption Programs

Broadband Internet Infrastructure Ø Ø Ø Connecting with wired and wireless Integrating New with Pre-existing Plans Contracting with Regional/National Expertise

Community Computing Centers Ø Ø Affordable Computer & Internet Access for: Education, Healthcare, Workforce, Public/Social Serv. Ø Improve Neighborhood Learning Spaces/Places Ø Ø Embrace Diverse Communities of S. New Mexico and Bridge the “Digital Divide”

Sustainable Programs ØMeet needs of local clients for uptake by: ØInnovative response to local realities and ØInvolve communities at grass roots level Weave together programs and proposals from various groups to best create ongoing involvement.

Nuts and Bolts Grant Application Process Ø 3 Years, Full Funding, No Limit, Matching Ø Competitive Nationally, Cooperate Regionally: El Paso Ø Ø Requires collaborative interweaving of programs Education, Health, Workforce, Public/Social Services

Timeline ØApplication Deadline: Mar. 15 th 2010. ØRecipients announced by September 2010 ØCurrent Complete BTOP Info: www. broadbandusa. gov

Payoff for the Community ØMore students completing HS and GED ØMore adults gaining job training, literacy, degrees, cert. ØBetter delivery of Health and other public/social services ØAttract ØBoost industry/jobs that need broadband infrastructure local economy overall.

The Comprehensive Community Infrastructure (CCI) category (approximately $2. 35 billion) will focus on Middle Mile broadband infrastructure projects that: 1. offer new or substantially upgraded service to community anchor institutions; 2. incorporate a public‐private partnership among government, non‐profit and for‐profit entities, and other key community stakeholders; 3. bolster growth in economically distressed areas; 4. commit to serve community colleges; 5. commit to serve public safety entities; 6. include a Last Mile infrastructure component in unserved or underserved areas or, alternatively, commitment letters from one or more Last Mile broadband service providers; 7. propose to contribute a non‐federal cost match that equals or exceeds 30 percent of the total eligible costs of the project

The Public Computer Center (PCC) category (at least $150 million) will fund projects that help expand public access to broadband service and enhance broadband capacity at entities that permit the public to use these computer centers, such as community colleges and public libraries. The Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SBA) category (at least $100 million) will fund innovative projects that promote broadband demand, such as projects focused on broadband education, awareness, training, access, equipment, or support, particularly among vulnerable populations.