A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Government funding can be an excellent opportunity to expand your network – especially now, when the NTIA’s nationwide BEAD Program is rapidly closing in on selecting its awardees for nearly $42.5B in broadband investment. 

But with great opportunity comes great responsibility. Awards are contingent on a slew of requirements, from technical demands and financial backing to audit readiness and ongoing reporting. These challenges require an expert and up-to-date understanding of the inner workings of both network design and the agency providing the grant. Widelity and Millennium provide the expertise you need to pursue grant success.
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Who Is Eligible for Grant Funding?

Depending on the grant, a wide array of network providers are eligible, from traditional ISPs to coops, utilities, tribal entities, municipalities, and consortium partners. Agencies are primarily looking for a proven track record of fiscal and operational competence.

What Expenses Do Grants Fund?

  • Construction costs
  • Network design and deployment
  • Permitting, easements
  • Administrative work directly related to the project

What Expenses Are Typically Ineligible?

  • Operational costs
  • Lobbying efforts
  • Loan repayments or guarantees

How can the Millennium/Widelity Partnership Help?

Widelity has invested thousands of hours to foster an in-depth knowledge of the broadband funding landscape. They have a deep knowledge of the many details required for compliance and the nuances of navigating sometimes opaque agency rules. Our team of experts provides our clients with full grant life cycle support, including:

  • Exploratory research
  • Eligibility verification
  • Grant application support
  • RFI management
  • Reimbursement management
  • Audit readiness and compliance
  • Reporting support

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