The Vermont Community Broadband Board (“Board") invites applications to finance the broadband projects of Eligible Providers that are part of a Universal Service Plan. Service providers must achieve speeds of at least 100/100 Mbps symmetrical at all on-grid underserved and unserved locations within their Universal Service Plan.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are (A) a Communications Union District (“CUD”); (B) a small communications carrier; or (C) an Internet service provider working in conjunction with a Communications Union District to expand broadband service to unserved and underserved locations as part of a plan to achieve universal broadband coverage in the district.
Note: Under Act 71, Municipalities are not considered eligible applicants but are encouraged to actively work with a provider to apply for funding.
Eligible Locations are locations without a reliable, wireline connection of at least 25/3 Mbps are considered underserved and eligible for the program. This map of eligible locations was developed by Stone Environmental in partnership with the VCBB - updated on 11/30/22.
Requests for Proposals
Request for Proposals
Issued - January 18, 2022. Updated January 26, 2023. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Other Information
Outside Plan Design Standards for All Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions received will be posted at this link.