More than 40 people attended the session. You can see the slides, video and notes below.
Notes:
- The application portal is open.
- Make sure you submit each portion of the application.
- Please get in all necessary materials
- Applications close on July 24
- OBD then has 50 days to submit their final work
- There will be an informal office hour next week – register the Office hours for the NEWLY added, Tuesday July 22, 11am: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f47f719-8cb1-45db-9b58-642f673cdf3d@eb14b046-24c4-4519-8f26-b89c2159828c
Questions:
On remove eligible locations. Are they removed from the portal or should we upload a new spreadsheet?
For an existing application – you will want to upload and review updated information and make sure it works.
Is there a specific template for Priority Projects? Where should that documentation be loaded?
It’s part of section 3 and the network form. You’ll want to upload more network info. (Get more info on page 35.)
In 49 section 12 “This project will include required documentation to be reviewed for consideration as a priority project consistent with NTIA Restructuring Policy Guidance” Has MN DEED defined specific required documentation that needs to be uploaded to satisfy this question?
In section 3 – it’s going to be the network components and project schedule, diagram, map…
Can you give a quick update on line extension? How much funding is there? not funded previously still open applications?
No – hopefully next session.
On Q 48, will a new affidavit be required?
If project doesn’t change – no. Otherwise, yes.
The new applications how have an ORG# and application # that is tied to the uploaded documents. ex…ORG123APP1234 Do we need to use a specific naming convention?
no. It will be automatically assigned. But we like it when it’s easy to recognize
Q 49 “This project will include required documentation to be reviewed for consideration as a priority project consistent with NTIA Restructuring Policy Guidance.” can you explain?
It is asking if you want your project to be reviewed as a priority project
What is format (tools) for the “public comment” process? It would be nice to have a broadband stakeholders call.
Final proposal will be posted – and maybe emailed. Will probably do what we did for the original round.
From the Chat:
OBD BEAD webpage for application resources and Required Templates: https://mn.gov/deed/programs-services/broadband/bead/
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