Broadband Technology Opportunity Program The Overview

Opportunity Southern New Mexico 7 Billion Federal ARRA dollars

Public Services Alliance exists to advocate for Southern New Mexico Assistance Public Services Alliance exists to advocate for Southern New Mexico

Action PSA leading a coalition of community entities to Apply for 3 Federal grants

The 3 Grants Comprehensive Community Infrastructure Public Computer Centers Sustainable Adoption Programs

Broadband Internet Infrastructure Connecting with wired and wireless Integrating New with Pre-existing Plans Contracting with Regional/National Expertise

Community Computing Centers Affordable Computer & Internet Access for: Education, Healthcare, Workforce, Public/Social Serv. Improve Neighborhood Learning Spaces/Places Embrace Diverse Communities of S. New Mexico and Bridge the “Digital Divide”

Sustainable Programs Meet needs of local clients for uptake by: Innovative response to local realities and Involve communities at grass roots level Weave together programs and proposals from various groups to best create ongoing involvement.

Nuts and Bolts Grant Application Process 3 Years, Full Funding, No Limit, Matching Competitive Nationally, Cooperate Regionally:El Paso Requires collaborative interweaving of programs Education, Health, Workforce, Public/Social Services

Timeline Application Deadline: Mar. 15th 2010. Recipients announced by September 2010 Current Complete BTOP Info: www.broadbandusa.gov

Payoff for the Community More students completing HS and GED More adults gaining job training, literacy, degrees, cert. Better delivery of Health and other public/social services Attract industry/jobs that need broadband infrastructure Boost local economy overall. Payoff for the Community

The Comprehensive Community Infrastructure (CCI) category (approximately $2.35 billion) will focus on Middle Mile broadband infrastructure projects that: 1. offer new or substantially upgraded service to community anchor institutions; 2. incorporate a public‐private partnership among government, non‐profit and for‐profit entities, and other key community stakeholders; 3. bolster growth in economically distressed areas; 4. commit to serve community colleges; 5. commit to serve public safety entities; 6. include a Last Mile infrastructure component in unserved or underserved areas or, alternatively, commitment letters from one or more Last Mile broadband service providers; 7. propose to contribute a non‐federal cost match that equals or exceeds 30 percent of the total eligible costs of the project

The Public Computer Center (PCC) category (at least $150 million) will fund projects that help expand public access to broadband service and enhance broadband capacity at entities that permit the public to use these computer centers, such as community colleges and public libraries. The Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SBA) category (at least $100 million) will fund innovative projects that promote broadband demand, such as projects focused on broadband education, awareness, training, access, equipment, or support, particularly among vulnerable populations.