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Federal Recovery Act MML Annual Convention September 24, 2009

Federal Recovery Act MML Annual Convention September 24, 2009. Recovery Act. Michigan Funding Infrastructure and Natural Resources - $1.63billion Health Care and Human Services - $1.69billion Education - $2.6 billion Energy - $1.78 billion Workforce Development - $233 million

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Federal Recovery Act MML Annual Convention September 24, 2009

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  1. Federal Recovery Act MML Annual Convention September 24, 2009

  2. Recovery Act Michigan Funding Infrastructure and Natural Resources - $1.63billion Health Care and Human Services - $1.69billion Education - $2.6 billion Energy - $1.78 billion Workforce Development - $233 million Public Safety - $125 million Interactive County Map: michigan.gov/recovery

  3. Recovery Act : Challenges and Opportunities Challenges Funding formulas Regulatory Mechanisms Opportunities Energy Block Grants Broadband

  4. Recovery Act: Opportunities Energy Block Grants $19.6 million awarded to Michigan for non-entitlement communities League Green Communities Challenge

  5. Recovery Act: Broadband Funding - $7.2 billion Two Federal Agencies Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) Department of CommerceNational Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program (BTOP)

  6. Recovery: Broadband Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program 75% of funded area is unserved/underserved rural locations These awards can be a combination of grants and loans In Round One, applicants were required to apply for this first

  7. Recovery Act: Broadband National Telecommunications andInformation Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program Three categories of eligible projects Broadband infrastructure Public computing center Sustainable broadband adoption All competitive grant monies

  8. Recovery Act: Broadband Award Funding – Two/Three Rounds Round One Closed August 24th: - Rural Utilities Service (RUS) $2.4 billion* - National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) $1.6 billion* Rounds Two & Three - Approximately 2/3 of funding left *Amount appears inflated due to the use of loans and loan/grant combinations

  9. Total Summary of Round One Applications First Round Funds Actually Available: $4 Billion To view Round 1 applications,visitwww.broadbandusa.gov

  10. Recovery Act: Broadband Local Government Call to Action – Round One Review Round One Applications Key Issue: Know if your community is covered by any of the proposals. If yes, partner with that provider now Bring stakeholders to the table Look at current, future needs Build plan for extending coverage (Round 2) Work collaboratively on permitting issues If no application covers your area, reach out to neighboring communities Put the wheels in motion for Round 2

  11. Recovery Act: Broadband Local Government Call to Action – Round Two The Time to Mobilize for Round Two is Now Key Issue: Round Two may be your last opportunity. Review Round One proposals Mobilize stakeholders in your community Identify coverage needs Identify available assets for providers (water towers, antennas, etc.) Streamline local, state and utility licenses and permits Solicit endorsements early Build a “shovel ready” plan Note: Round two requirements may change to include more urban area coverage.

  12. Recovery Act: Broadband Available Resources Online Resources: Michigan.gov/broadband Broadbandusa.gov RUS Contact: Ron Mellon, USDA RD Telecom Phone: (989) 567 – 2400 Email: ronald.mellon@wdc.usda.gov NTIA Contact: Office of Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTIA Phone: (202) 482-2048 Email: btop@ntia.doc.gov

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