Commerce's NTIA Submits Third Quarterly Status Report to Congress

Published on November 18, 2009 - 3:00pm

BTOP logo.The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) submitted the third quarterly status report on the Broadband Technology and Opportunities Program (BTOP) to Congress on November 16, 2009.

BTOP was established under the Recovery Act and is a $4.7 billion grant program designed to create jobs and stimulate economic growth through an increase in broadband penetration and adoption in unserved and underserved areas of the United States. (Report)

NTIA Announces First State Broadband Mapping Grants

Published on October 5, 2009 - 4:59pm

NTIA logoWashington (Oct. 5)—The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announces that it has awarded the first four grants under NTIA’s State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program to fund activities in California, Indiana, North Carolina, and Vermont. The program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will increase broadband access and adoption through better data collection and broadband planning. The data will be displayed in NTIA’s national broadband map, a tool that will inform policymakers' efforts and provide consumers with improved information on the broadband Internet services available to them.

"Broadband will bring many benefits to the Nation, such as job creation and innovation, but these benefits have been delayed by the lack of comprehensive, reliable data on the availability of broadband service," said Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Lawrence E. Strickling. "This program addresses an important need and will provide a valuable tool in bringing broadband and jobs to more Americans." (More)

Secretary Locke Announces Recovery Act Grants to Arizona, Florida and Georgia

Published on August 25, 2009 - 6:52am

Artist rendering of biopark.U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announces Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants to the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., to the Tampa Port Authority, Tampa, Fla., and Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc., Augusta, Ga. The projects, made possible because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), are expected to create additional jobs and private investment in the regions.

EDA is an agency within the U.S. Commerce Department and supports the economic development needs of distressed communities throughout the United States. Its mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.

Additional information on how EDA investments are helping distressed communities create a positive and sustainable economic future can be accessed at:  http://www.eda.gov.

Commerce's NTIA Submits Second Quarterly Status Report to Congress

Published on August 19, 2009 - 3:30pm

BTOP logo.The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) submitted the second quarterly status report on the Broadband Technology and Opportunities Program (BTOP) to Congress on August, 18, 2009.

BTOP was established under the Recovery Act and is a $4.7 billion grant program designed to create jobs and stimulate economic growth through an increase in broadband penetration and adoption in unserved and underserved areas of the United States. (Report)

 

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