Welcome to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) newsletter! Read on for the latest updates and news from the PBDA on grant opportunities, deadlines, and ways to support broadband efforts across the Commonwealth.
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Digital Connectivity Technology Program |
Cid Espinal of Reading Public Library, a Digital Connectivity Technology Program Round 1 grant recipient, uses the awarded laptops to teach digital literacy classes.
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Round two applications are open! Please submit completed applications by May 30, 2025.
Review the updated FAQs and the new webinar featuring round one grant recipients who provided insight into their experience applying for the program and how it has benefited the communities they serve.
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Broadband Ready Communities Program |
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Review the BBRC program guidelines.
- Select a Municipal Broadband Champion to act as the contact point.
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Complete the short registration online.
- Submit a Resolution via email. (samples provided in the appendix of the guidelines)
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but don’t wait to participate!
The mission of the BBRC Program is to encourage the reduction in procedural, policy, and permitting barriers to broadband deployment at the municipal level and to encourage broadband infrastructure investment within participating PA communities.
For BBRC Program questions, please email the PBDA at ra-dcbroadbandready@pa.gov.
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PBDA Subgrantee Reminders |
Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Program |
2025 Quarterly Report Timeline: Awardees must submit their quarterly federal reports by the dates below.
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| Quarter | Reporting Period | Report Due Date |
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| April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | July 10, 2025 | | Q3 | July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | | Q4 | October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | January 12, 2026 |
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For additional help related to quarterly federal reporting, please reach out to PBDA’s Grants Manager, Pam Frontino.
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1. CPF: Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) |
- Please complete project schedule using new monthly reporting template, which was emailed to subgrantees
- We have started preparations for public events with marketing and public relations teams
- We look forward to connecting with each subgrantee during monthly 1:1 meetings
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Any questions or requests for additional details may be directed to the BIP Program Manager, Gregory Alliger.
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2. CPF: Multi-Purpose Community Facilities (Facilities) Program |
- Monthly progress reports are due via e-mail every month.
- Office hours are now scheduled bi-weekly. These will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM.
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Any questions or requests for additional details may be directed to the Facilities Program Manager, Tim Arthun.
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3. CPF: Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program |
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Office hours are still on-going. Please monitor your inbox for the invitation.
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Any questions or requests for additional details may be directed to the Technology Program Manager, Dr. Stephanie Perry.
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