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Funding Overview

Forging the future with affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.

Communities without access to high-quality modern infrastructure, including broadband, face barriers to fully participate in aspects of daily life such as remote work, telehealth, and distance learning.

Federal funding sources, distributed through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), provide the foundation for propelling communities into a connected, innovative future for sustained growth and success.

Funding Programs

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Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) allocated $1.16 billion in federal funding to Pennsylvania. 

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Capital Projects Fund (CPF)

U.S. Department of Treasury allocated $279 million to PA for critical capital projects to foster increased development of high-speed broadband.

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Digital Equity (DE) Act

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) received $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital inclusion.

Questions

If you have any questions, contact us at PABroadbandAuthority@pa.gov.

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