Regional Broadband Dialogues

Convening broadband stakeholders at a state, county and local level to enhance capacity for county governments to plan, coordinate, secure funding for and ultimately execute broadband projects.

Overview

This is a watershed moment for broadband strategic planning throughout Maine. With a significant infusion of federal funding for broadband now available through the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and various grant programs we have an unprecedented opportunity to advance broadband projects that align connectivity needs with education, health and economic development priorities.

The Maine Broadband Coalition, in collaboration with the Co-Hosts listed below, is leading an effort to convene broadband stakeholders at a state, county and local level to enhance capacity for county governments to plan, coordinate, secure funding for and ultimately execute broadband projects. We anticipate this event to contribute to an ongoing series of dialogues.

Objectives

To increase capability for regional coordination for broadband investments across multiple sectors amidst the infusion of federal recovery and stimulus funds.
To distribute capacity to localities to do the necessary planning, outreach, data collection and project development.