Idaho Broadband Fund Grant Program

The Idaho Broadband Fund consisted of funds appropriated by the legislature for financial assistance of broadband infrastructure in Idaho to promote equal access in economic development, public safety, telehealth and education.

The Idaho Broadband Fund grant opportunity is closed.

Idaho Legislature appropriated $35 million in General Funds to expand broadband in Idaho. In FY2023, the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $26.3 million to two middle-mile broadband projects via the Idaho Broadband Fund.

In FY2022, the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $10 million in CARES Act funding to 13 projects across Idaho, connecting more than 4,600 households, businesses and community anchor institutions in more than 20 communities.

In FY2021, the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved $50 million to the Idaho Commerce Office of Broadband for broadband infrastructure in support of improving distance learning, remote work and access to telehealth, ensuring more communities in Idaho will be provided better internet service. The office awarded more than $38 million to fund 83 projects across Idaho, improving broadband infrastructure and service for Idaho households, businesses, libraries, healthcare clinics, hospital facilities, public safety organizations and local governments in 147 communities across the state. Utilizing the Broadband Grant Program, the awarded projects were completed by December 15, 2020, and provided internet access to over 30,000 households.

Below is information on the Idaho Broadband Grant Program.

Additional information and resources can be found on the resources page here.

Find success stories from awarded projects here.