RFP

As provided by Act 137, which was signed into law by Governor Phil Scott on July 2, 2020, the purpose of the COVID-Response Connected Community Resilience Program (the “Program”) is to fund recovery planning efforts of communications union districts, particularly concerning accelerating their deployment schedules. On October 3, 2020, Act 154 -- the new budget bill -- increased the CARES Act appropriation for the CUD planning grant program in Section 14(a) of Act 137 from $800,000 to $2,300,000 and increased the original $100,000 individual CUD grant cap to $400,000.

COVID-Response Connected Community Resilience Program Grant

2020 Connectivity Initiative RFP (Updated 8.4.20)

Broadband Innovation Grant Round 4 RFP

Vermont COVID-19 Response Telecommunications Recovery Plan - Request for Proposals

RFP for the third round of the PSD's Broadband Innovation Grant. In the interest of Applicants who are ready to proceed now, the Department will select up to three Applicants after the April 24th early deadline. All remaining funds will be awarded after the second deadline on May 29th.

Request for Proposals for the 2020 State Telecommunications Plan
(ADDENDUM: REVISED DUE DATE- FEBRUARY 28)