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Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program

Overview

Middle mile infrastructure is any broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to an end-user location.  The Middle Mile Grant Program provides funding for the expansion and extension of middle mile infrastructure across U.S. states and territories. In total, the program allocated $980 million to fund projects for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure covering more than 370 counties across 40 states and Puerto Rico in Summer 2023. The ultimate purpose of this funding is to expand and strengthen U.S. high-speed Internet networks by reducing the cost of connecting areas that are unserved or underserved to the Internet backbone.

Middle Mile Program Awards
 
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Notice of Funding Opportunity

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Post-Award Frequently Asked Questions

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NEPA Guidance and Tools

Smart Start for BEAD
Guidance on NTIA National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
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Best Management Practices (BMP) and Mitigation Measures
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NEPA for BEAD FAQs
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects
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NHPA Consultation Process Fact Sheet
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Process Fact Sheet
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ESA Section 7 Fact Sheet
Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultations Fact Sheet
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Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet
Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet
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NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions
NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions Fact Sheet
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Environmental Assessment Fact Sheet
NEPA Review: Environmental Assessments Fact Sheet
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Permitting and Environmental

Information Application

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NBAM Training Series: NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application

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Technical Assistance

Find information, technical assistance, and documentation to help manage your award.

Technical Assistance
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Program Archive

Need assistance with our programs? Visit our program support page for information about who to contact for each funding program.

Program Archive
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Press Releases

Keep up with all of the latest news and updates for this program. Visit the Press Release page.

News and Updates
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Blog

Need documents from past stages of the program? Visit the program archive for past FAQs, program documentation, and assistance sessions.

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IIJA Broadband Programs Pre-NOFO Technical Assistance Webinar 1

On March 9, staff from NTIA’s Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth held the first technical assistance webinar prior to the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act broadband programs. On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This Act includes a significant investment of $65 billion to help close the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to reliable, high speed, and affordable broadband.

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