$13.5 million available from afor broadband construction projects



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June 6, 2023

*Public Works Board now accepting loan applications *

$13.5 million available for broadband construction

The Washington State Public Works Board [ [link removed] ]?(PWB)?has approximately $13.5 million available for broadband construction loans to acquire, install, or construct last and middle mile infrastructure to unserved areas of the state.

*Eligible applicants*


* Local governments
* Tribes
* Nonprofit organizations
* Cooperative associations
* Multiparty entities
* Limited liability corporations (LLCs), incorporated businesses and partnerships

*Important dates*


* Pre-applications are due by *11:59 p.m. PT, July 18, 2023*.
* A 30-day objection period will follow, and final applications are due *October 4, 2023*.
* The PWB may award funds to projects passing threshold ratings based on a competitive ranking process. The Board anticipates awarding funds at its *December 2023* meeting.

Visit the Public Works Board broadband financing [ [link removed] ] webpage for more information.

*Go to ZoomGrants online application [ [link removed] ]*.

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Virtual application workshops

The PWB encourages participation in an optional application workshop. No registration is required and attendance is NOT required to submit an application for funding,


* *Wednesday, June 7, 1-2 p.m.
*Zoom link for June 7 workshop [ [link removed] ]

* *Wednesday, August 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
*Zoom link for August 23 workshop [ [link removed] ]?

Workshops will be recorded and posted later on?pwb.wa.gov [ [link removed] ].?

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*Contacts*

Sheila Richardson <[email protected]>, Broadband Programs Director, 564-999-1927

Karin Berkholtz <[email protected]>, Public Works Board Executive Director, 360-688-0313






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