Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding
July 06, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
July 13, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
July 20, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
July 27, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
August 10, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
August 24, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
August 31, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Webinar Series
Hosted by Illinois Office of Broadband | University of Illinois System | University of Illinois Extension | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society | Illinois Broadband Lab
The Illinois Broadband Lab and University of Illinois Extension will host a series of webinars throughout summer 2023 to help communities and providers across the state to learn best practices and available grant opportunities for how to increase broadband access, adoption, and application. The webinars will bring together guest experts, helpful resources, and new tools and initiatives for those just getting into the Connect Illinois conversation, as well as detailed assistance for those looking to learn more about grant opportunities and next steps on their broadband projects and goals.
The schedule integrates two tracks, which combine helpful insight and information on broadband and digital equity issues and opportunities (Track A) with detailed guidance on how to apply for and manage an Illinois Office of Broadband grant (Track B):
Please see below for the recording, slides, and grant website / NOFO. Also, information about the remaining series can be found below with a registration link to pass on to those who may benefit from this education.
Recording: https://youtu.be/C_pcGyQ7_9s
Slides: https://uofi.box.com/s/4xyfnmbs1qhhixhkee2471ms7929e0a4
NOFO: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3170-2571.html
Track A – Broadband and Digital Equity Education and Opportunities
July 6 – Digital Equity & the Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
July 27 – The Community Role in Broadband Development
Aug 10 – Broadband Technologies Overview
Aug 24 – Broadband Funding, Partnerships & Project Development
Aug 31 – Adoption, Affordability & Digital Inclusion
Track B – Guidance for Grant Applications and Grant Management
July 13 – The Notice of Funding Opportunity & Application Requirements
July 20 – Procurement and the Grant Accountability & Transparency Act (GATA)