State Broadband Program Analysis (Member Only)

With regard to the ARPA and IIJA, States are the Applicants for funding, though this process is non-competitive. Some sources, like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, require state agencies to disburse funds competitively, such as in a reverse auction. While ARPA and other funds can be disbursed to municipalities and public-private partnerships, States must demonstrate projects that support unserved and underserved areas.