April 4, 2022 Group Watch: Gov. Transfers $276M In ARPA Funds For Broadband Expansion
Governor Ivey announced that the state’s portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding designated for broadband expansion has successfully been transferred to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). By way of a memorandum of understanding, ADECA will be the state agency that oversees the administration of the $276 million. The legislature made the funding appropriation during the special session in January. ADECA will deploy the funds through the department’s Alabama Digital Expansion Division via grant programs to provide high-speed internet access to under-served portions of the state.
