SDE Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (BIIG) Program (Idaho)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Idaho State Department of Education (SDE)

    Summary

    The Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (BIIG) Fund provides state matching funds for eligible special construction projects to deploy new fiber (or fiber-equivalent) for high-speed broadband.


    Special construction projects must result in an entity's ability to achieve the target numbers below:

    • Schools
      • Internet access: Scalable to 1 Gbps per 1,000 users
      • WAN: Scalable to 10 Gbps per 1,000 users
    • Small Libraries (less than 50,000 patrons)
      • Internet access: 100 Mbps
      • WAN: Scalable to 10 Gbps until further data is developed
    • Large Libraries (greater than 50,000 patrons)
      • Internet access: 1 Gbps
      • WAN: Scalable to 10 Gbps until further data is developed 

    The BIIG program is intended to coincide with the E-rate program. E-Rate funding will allow for a discount rate of 80 to 90% for special construction charges. BIIG funding may then cover the local match portion, allowing the non-recurring costs of an approved special construction project to be completely funded between E-rate and SDE.

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Special construction projects can be for internet access or wide-area network (WAN) connections. These projects must follow specific E-rate program guidelines. For more information on these guidelines, visit USAC's Fiber Page at: http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/beforeyoubegin/fiber.aspx.

    Contacts

    SDE Technology Services

    SDE Technology Services
    650 W State St 2nd Floor
    Boise, ID 83702
    208 332 6800

    Todd Lawrence

    Todd Lawrence
    650 W State St 2nd Floor
    Boise, ID 83702
    (208) 332-6959
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Idaho school districts eligible to receive E-rate. Applicants must make a good-faith effort to apply for and receive E-rate funding, in addition to supplying SDE with all requested broadband information and documents regarding bandwidth utilization data.

    Deadline Details

    Applicants are encouraged to first speak with SDE to discuss special construction project at: (208) 332 6800.

    Award Details

    Individual award amounts vary. The BIIG program is intended to coincide with the E-rate program. E-Rate funding will allow for a discount rate of 80 to 90% for special construction charges. BIIG funding may then cover the local match portion, allowing the non-recurring costs of an approved special construction project to be completely funded between E-rate and SDE.

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