COVID-19 ARPA PA Broadband Infrastructure Program

View the ARPA PA Broadband Infrastructure Program approved projects and awarded Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs) in the ARPA PA Broadband Infrastructure Program Awarded Areas map.

Overview

The Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) is funded pursuant to the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (Capital Projects Fund) established under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. BIP is a $200 million competitive grant program which will target locations that do not currently have access to 25/3 Mbps reliable service. The Program will fund extensions of existing last-mile cable modem and fiber-to-the-premise broadband networks, and large-scale regional projects that can transform broadband availability by serving large numbers of eligible addresses.

Eligibility

Any business, not-for-profit organization, municipality, or economic development organization with the technical, managerial, and financial expertise to design, build, and operate high-speed broadband service infrastructure within the Commonwealth is eligible to apply.

Regional consortia of local governments may participate. Additionally, DCED will consider covered partnerships consisting of one or more of the above entities and a provider of internet service.

The Program will prioritize projects that involve broadband networks owned, operated by, or affiliated with local governments, non-profits, cooperatives, and those with commitments to serving entire communities.

Funding

The minimum grant amount for any Project is $500,000. The maximum grant amount shall not exceed $10 million.

To be eligible for reimbursement, Project costs must be incurred within the timeframe established by the grant agreement.

Additional Information

BIP Upheld Challenges
PA Broadband Infrastructure Program FAQs
BIP: PA Broadband Service Availability Map