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Regional Broadband meeting in NW MN from Office of Broadband Development

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Ann Treacy
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This document summarizes Minnesota's broadband development timeline and policies from 2008 to the present. It outlines the state's statutory broadband goals, the role of the Office of Broadband Development and task forces, broadband mapping, and the Border to Border broadband grant program. The grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes since 2014. Current federal funding opportunities through programs like RDOF, NTIA, and the American Rescue Plan Act are also discussed.

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Office of Broadband Development Northwest and Headwaters Regional Meeting September 29, 2021 Diane Wells at diane.wells@state.mn.us
Timeline Minnesota Broadband Development Policy 2008- 2010 •2008 - First broadband taskforce created (by statute) •2009 - First broadband map created (prior to federal mapping program) •2010 - Broadband goals established (10/5 by 2015) 2011- 2014 •2011 - Dayton Administration Broadband Task Force created (by executive order) •2013 - Office of Broadband Development created in law, placed at DEED •2014 - Border to Border (B2B) Broadband Infrastructure Grant created in law; $20M appropriated 2015- 2018 •2015 - Additional funding for broadband grants: $10.58M •2016 - Broadband goals revised (25/3 by 2022; 100/20 by 2026); $35M appropriated for grant program •2017 - Border to Border program renewed; $20M appropriated •2018 - Bi-partisan support but no funding for grants appropriated in 2018 2019- 2021 •2019 – B2B grant: $20M for FY20 and $20M for FY21; Telecommuter Forward!; Walz Admin. Task Force created •2020 - $20M from biennial appropriation; some local govts using CARES Act funding for broadband •2021 – Border to Border grant funded at $35M for FY22 and $35M for FY23 with federal (ARPA) funding
MN Broadband Policy Framework Statutory Goals Broadband Office/Task Force Data (Mapping Program) Tools (Grant Program)
All Homes and Businesses will have access to broadband service of at least: - 25 Mbps download by 3 Mbps upload (Current FCC definition) by 2022 - 100 Mbps download by 20 Mbps upload by 2026 Progress…but not done yet State Statutory Broadband Goals: • 140,000 households without access to 25/3 (2022 goal) • 231,000 without access to 100/20 (2026 goal)
Broadband Grant Program Since 2014, the Border-to- Border Broadband Development Grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes and businesses in unserved and underserved areas.
MN Border to Border Broadband Development Grant • Grant purpose: To provide financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of middle-mile and last-mile broadband infrastructure to areas of the state that do not have wireline access at federal and state minimum standard speeds. • Allowable costs: Examples of allowable costs: final project design; obtaining construction permits; purchase and/or construction of facilities, including construction of both “middle mile” and “last mile” infrastructure; and installation and testing of the equipment used to provide broadband service.
Border to Border Broadband Development Grant – Overview - Eligibility • Who is eligible to apply? • An incorporated business or partnership • A political subdivision • An Indian tribe • A Minnesota nonprofit organized under 317A • A Minnesota cooperative organized under 308A or 308B • A Minnesota limited liability corporation organized under 322C for the purpose of expanding broadband access
Border to Border Broadband Development Grant Overview—Prior Years • Annual general fund appropriations in 6 out of 7 years • Distributed in a single competitive grant round each FY funding received • Technology must be scalable to at least 100Mbps Up/Down • Cap of $5M per grant award • At least 1 to 1 match (50% of eligible expenses) required (More points awarded for higher match) • Grant awards are to be geographically dispersed • Speeds offered must achieve 25/3, most offer 100/20 or 1G
MN Border to Border Broadband Incentive Grants
Federal Funding Opportunities • USDA Community Connect—App window closed 12/23/20; unclear when next window opens • USDA ReConnect—Round 3 should open soon; approx. $600M • FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)—FCC reviewing long form apps; a handful approved Consolidated Appropriations Act (passed December 2020): • NTIA Broadband Expansion to Underserved Communities ($288M) –Applications were due August 17; $2.5B in requests • NTIA Tribal Connectivity ($1B)—Applications were due September 1; $5B in requests • FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit ($3.2B)—Eligible household enrollment continues
Federal Funding Opportunities-cont. American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA (passed March 2021) • State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds • Broadband is an allowed use • Some local governments are funding broadband projects • State fiscal recovery funds-to date, none allocated for broadband in MN • Sec. 604 Capital Projects Fund • Minnesota’s allocation is $180,702,620 – Treasury guidance issued 9/20/21 – includes the $70M for the Border to Border grant program Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Passed Senate, Pending in House) • Possible add’l funding for infrastructure and digital equity programs
Questions? • Link to interactive map: Minnesota Map • Link to training on how to use interactive map: Recording • DEED Office of Broadband Development website: Office of Broadband Development / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov) • Contact information: • Deed.broadband@state.mn.us • 651-259-7610 Thank you!

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Regional Broadband meeting in NW MN from Office of Broadband Development

  • 1. Office of Broadband Development Northwest and Headwaters Regional Meeting September 29, 2021 Diane Wells at diane.wells@state.mn.us
  • 2. Timeline Minnesota Broadband Development Policy 2008- 2010 •2008 - First broadband taskforce created (by statute) •2009 - First broadband map created (prior to federal mapping program) •2010 - Broadband goals established (10/5 by 2015) 2011- 2014 •2011 - Dayton Administration Broadband Task Force created (by executive order) •2013 - Office of Broadband Development created in law, placed at DEED •2014 - Border to Border (B2B) Broadband Infrastructure Grant created in law; $20M appropriated 2015- 2018 •2015 - Additional funding for broadband grants: $10.58M •2016 - Broadband goals revised (25/3 by 2022; 100/20 by 2026); $35M appropriated for grant program •2017 - Border to Border program renewed; $20M appropriated •2018 - Bi-partisan support but no funding for grants appropriated in 2018 2019- 2021 •2019 – B2B grant: $20M for FY20 and $20M for FY21; Telecommuter Forward!; Walz Admin. Task Force created •2020 - $20M from biennial appropriation; some local govts using CARES Act funding for broadband •2021 – Border to Border grant funded at $35M for FY22 and $35M for FY23 with federal (ARPA) funding
  • 3. MN Broadband Policy Framework Statutory Goals Broadband Office/Task Force Data (Mapping Program) Tools (Grant Program)
  • 4. All Homes and Businesses will have access to broadband service of at least: - 25 Mbps download by 3 Mbps upload (Current FCC definition) by 2022 - 100 Mbps download by 20 Mbps upload by 2026 Progress…but not done yet State Statutory Broadband Goals: • 140,000 households without access to 25/3 (2022 goal) • 231,000 without access to 100/20 (2026 goal)
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  • 9. Broadband Grant Program Since 2014, the Border-to- Border Broadband Development Grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes and businesses in unserved and underserved areas.
  • 10. MN Border to Border Broadband Development Grant • Grant purpose: To provide financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of middle-mile and last-mile broadband infrastructure to areas of the state that do not have wireline access at federal and state minimum standard speeds. • Allowable costs: Examples of allowable costs: final project design; obtaining construction permits; purchase and/or construction of facilities, including construction of both “middle mile” and “last mile” infrastructure; and installation and testing of the equipment used to provide broadband service.
  • 11. Border to Border Broadband Development Grant – Overview - Eligibility • Who is eligible to apply? • An incorporated business or partnership • A political subdivision • An Indian tribe • A Minnesota nonprofit organized under 317A • A Minnesota cooperative organized under 308A or 308B • A Minnesota limited liability corporation organized under 322C for the purpose of expanding broadband access
  • 12. Border to Border Broadband Development Grant Overview—Prior Years • Annual general fund appropriations in 6 out of 7 years • Distributed in a single competitive grant round each FY funding received • Technology must be scalable to at least 100Mbps Up/Down • Cap of $5M per grant award • At least 1 to 1 match (50% of eligible expenses) required (More points awarded for higher match) • Grant awards are to be geographically dispersed • Speeds offered must achieve 25/3, most offer 100/20 or 1G
  • 13. MN Border to Border Broadband Incentive Grants
  • 14. Federal Funding Opportunities • USDA Community Connect—App window closed 12/23/20; unclear when next window opens • USDA ReConnect—Round 3 should open soon; approx. $600M • FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)—FCC reviewing long form apps; a handful approved Consolidated Appropriations Act (passed December 2020): • NTIA Broadband Expansion to Underserved Communities ($288M) –Applications were due August 17; $2.5B in requests • NTIA Tribal Connectivity ($1B)—Applications were due September 1; $5B in requests • FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit ($3.2B)—Eligible household enrollment continues
  • 15. Federal Funding Opportunities-cont. American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA (passed March 2021) • State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds • Broadband is an allowed use • Some local governments are funding broadband projects • State fiscal recovery funds-to date, none allocated for broadband in MN • Sec. 604 Capital Projects Fund • Minnesota’s allocation is $180,702,620 – Treasury guidance issued 9/20/21 – includes the $70M for the Border to Border grant program Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Passed Senate, Pending in House) • Possible add’l funding for infrastructure and digital equity programs
  • 16. Questions? • Link to interactive map: Minnesota Map • Link to training on how to use interactive map: Recording • DEED Office of Broadband Development website: Office of Broadband Development / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov) • Contact information: • Deed.broadband@state.mn.us • 651-259-7610 Thank you!

Editor's Notes

  1. Since 2014, the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes and businesses in unserved and underserved parts of the state.
  2. Some highlights of the program here.
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