The U.S. Department of Treasury awarded $279 million to Pennsylvania for critical capital projects. In June 2022, the Pennsylvania General Assembly appropriated this funding to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), which is using the funds to establish grant programs that identify eligible projects that meet program guidelines and federal requirements.
To learn more about the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) program (a CPF fact sheet is also available), including frequently asked questions, visit the U.S. Department of Treasury website.
As a recipient of federal Capital Project Funds, Pennsylvania is required to submit an annual CPF performance report. The report provides information on the projects PBDA is planning to undertake with CPF funding along with the outcomes of the programs.
Through the Capital Projects Fund, $200 million in federal funding was made available for businesses, non-profits, local governments, and economic development organizations. This funding was distributed through the COVID-19 ARPA PA Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) (a BIP overview fact sheet is also available.) Applications for BIP funding closed in 2023. Visit the BIP webpage for details on approved applications, a map of projects, and a list of the unserved and underserved locations proposed for service. In addition, a debrief program webinar has been provided to review awardees, common application issues, and questions that were received (a PowerPoint overview is also available).
Through the Capital Projects Fund, $45 million in federal funding was made available for community anchor institutions and local governments. This funding was distributed through the Multi-Purpose Community Facilities (Facilities) Program (a Facilities overview fact sheet is also available.) Applications for Facilities funding closed on April 20, 2024.
Visit the Facilities Program webpage for the Frequently Asked Questions and reference the newly announced 2024 Facilities Program approved projects list.
Through the Capital Projects Fund, $20 million in federal funding will be used to procure laptops and distribute them through the Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program (a Technology overview fact sheet is also available) for public-facing institutions such as libraries, community schools, municipalities, workforce training organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and other community anchor institutions.
Please visit the Technology Program webpage for the Frequently Asked Questions and to review the guidelines to see if your organization is eligible to apply.
