Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC) Program

Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC) Program Guidelines Apply Contact Us Overview The Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC) Program seeks to increase opportunities for investment in broadband infrastructure deployment within municipalities throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This program will work to reduce procedural, policy, and permitting barriers to broadband deployment at the municipal level and to encourage broadband infrastructure investment within participating communities. A participating municipality can register for the program on a rolling basis. Eligibility Eligible entities include: PA County PA Municipality/Township Funding This program does not provide funding. Additional Information Broadband Ready Community Designated Municipalities Broadband Ready Communities Frequently Asked Questions ( also available in a printable PDF format ) Broadband Ready Communities Fact Sheet To participate in the program, and to be designated as a Broadband Ready Community, eligible entities must complete the following steps: Review the BBRC Program Guidelines Establish a Municipal Broadband Champion. The role of the Municipal Broadband Champion is to serve as a single point of contact between the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) and a participating municipality to encourage efficient communication. Complete the Broadband Ready Communities Worksheet . Complete and submit a Municipal Resolution, found at the end of the Program guidelines.