Broadband Initiative

The provision of high-speed broadband services can play a critical role in enhancing local government operations and community development efforts. Local governments can play a role assisting public institutions and private businesses, as well as local citizens, to gain access to reliable broadband service at affordable costs.

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Such locally initiated actions can be undertaken under local authority to enhance economic development, improve distance learning opportunities, promote inter-jurisdictional communication, and improve health care delivery and to meet citizens’ requests for better access to the breadth of services available over broadband.

Who Should Apply

Energy/Impact Assistance Fund grants are directed by statute to communities that are economically or socially impacted by the development of energy and mineral resources. Grants are also awarded based on financial need, among other review criteria. Therefore, the majority of grant funding is directed to smaller and more rural communities where sufficient broadband service is lacking.

Energy Impact Grants for broadband are made available to support two general areas – planning and provision of infrastructure.

Resources

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Colorado Counties, Inc.

Colorado Municipal League

Broadband.co.gov

Governor's Office of Information Technology

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Contact Information

Initial Interest

Direct inquiries regarding initial program interest to your Regional Manager. Use the program contact listed below once the initial process with your Regional Manager is complete.

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Program Contact

Greg Etl
greg.etl@state.co.us
970-380-4065

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