Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

This grant, which is administered by that National Telecommunications and Information Administration, is intended to provide access to broadband service in under served areas. San Francisco decided not to apply for this grant during the first cycle but does intend to apply during the next funding opportunity. For more information on this grant and San Francisco’s plans to apply for this funding opportunity, please click on the links below.

Grant Website
City and County of San Francisco Participation in the BTOP Grant  Next Steps
City recommendations for NTIA rules governing BTOP Grants
The City’s comments on the FCC’s companion proceeding regarding the BTOP program

Further Information:
Educational, Training, & Public Technology Opportunities at the Library
ARRA Broadband Summary