The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has approved guidelines for the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program, funded through the Capital Projects Fund. This program will provide $200 million toward broadband line extension and development projects, as well as large-scale regional infrastructure projects. Townships are eligible to apply beginning May 10 through July 10. The minimum grant is $500,000 and maximum is $10 million.  

Projects must deliver service that meets or exceeds download and upload speeds of 100 Megabits per second, with prioritization being given to fiber-optic deployment. Projects must include a sustainability strategy to maintain, repair, and upgrade networks to ensure their continued operation. Applicants must participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program and a 25% match is required.   For more information, visit DCED.pa.gov, click the “Programs & Funding” tab and then “Broadband in Pennsylvania.”