The state announced that $5 million is available for projects that expand high-speed broadband service infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas through the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program. The application period opens June 1.
“Pennsylvania’s broadband internet access limitations create an unfair playing field, leaving too many counties disadvantaged in the state’s digital divide,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “The challenging last year only magnified how critical the need for this access is for everyone – for school, for work and for leisure – and this program marks an important step in the commonwealth’s continued efforts to close that digital divide.”
The UHSB authorizes the Commonwealth Financing Authority to award grants to nongovernmental entities which have the technical, managerial and financial expertise to design, build and operate a high-speed broadband service infrastructure in unserved areas.
Applications will be accepted from June 1 through Sept. 24.
UHSB funding supports projects that can offer access to high-speed broadband services that will enhance economic development, education, healthcare and emergency services. The program will further expand broadband access through new private sector investments.
