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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.

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Post-Award Frequently Asked Questions

NEPA Guidance and Tools

Cover page of NTIA’s Guide to Streamlined ESA Compliance for Broadband Deployments.

NTIA's Guide to Streamlined Endangered Species Act (ESA) Compliance for Broadband Deployments

Cover page of NTIA NEPA Compliance Guidance document.

Guidance on NTIA National Environmental Policy Act Compliance

Cover page of Best Management Practices and Mitigation Measures document.

Best Management Practices (BMP) and Mitigation Measures

Flowchart diagram for Historic Preservation Program Comment for Communications Projects.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects

Cover page of NHPA Consultation Process Fact Sheet.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Process Fact Sheet

Cover page of ESA Section 7 Consultations Fact Sheet.

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultations Fact Sheet

Cover page of Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet.

Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet

Cover page of NEPA Review Categorical Exclusions Fact Sheet.

NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions Fact Sheet

Cover page of NEPA Review Environmental Assessments Fact Sheet.

NEPA Review: Environmental Assessments Fact Sheet

Permitting and Environmental Information Application

NBAM Training Series: NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application

Technical Assistance

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

Program Archive

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

Press Releases

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

Blog

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