ARRA Broadband Initiative Resources
This web page provides links and resources regarding the New York State Education Department's planned application for broadband funds under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Thank you to all who participated in the working meeting to develop a statewide proposal on Friday, July 17. Here is an unedited version of the project idea notes that was created at the meeting.
We are also providing the powerpoint slides that were used at the meeting on July 17.
We also distributed a checklist for proposals. Please note that proposals are due to the broadband mailbox (bband@mail.nysed.gov) by COB on Tuesday, July 21.
Here are links to useful background materials:
- Draft Statewide Educational Technology Plan
- NYS Universal Broadband Strategy (PDF 4.25MB)
- New York State's Broadband Federal Stimulus Website
- American Library Association site for resources, tutorials, FAQs and more
- Official site for BTOP and BIP applications
- Official information about BTOP
- Official information about BIP
- The Governor's Recovery Cabinet is hosting a webinar on Thursday, July 23 to answer questions on bband opportunities.
Last Updated:
July 20, 2009