[Nmtriblibs] Fw: [EXTERNAL] FCC and IMLS Sign Agreement to Promote Broadband Access

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The federal partnership will focus on expanding digital inclusion.
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FCC and IMLS Sign Agreement to Promote Broadband Access

Partnership to Focus on Expanding Digital Inclusion
WASHINGTON, DC—Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Crosby Kemper, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote public awareness of federal funding opportunities for broadband. The partnership will work to generate efforts to promote the availability of affordable broadband programs, in light of the significant role that libraries and other community anchor institutions play in promoting digital access and inclusion.

“We’ve long enjoyed working side-by-side with our libraries to support digital access opportunities, which is why I’m excited about this partnership to raise awareness of broadband funding programs,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “Internet access is essential for daily life, and especially for education, so we need to make sure everyone, everywhere, has a chance to connect. Working with IMLS will strengthen our work to spread the word so together we can serve all our communities.”

“The FCC’s E-Rate program, its Emergency Connectivity Fund, and so many other initiatives have benefited libraries and their communities, particularly the most underserved and under resourced, that it has always been needful for IMLS to work closely with FCC staff and Commissioners,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “We are honored to work with Chairwoman Rosenworcel to make sure the generous funding provided by Congress and the administration, as well as targeted universal service support, reaches many, even most, of those who historically have been unable even to apply for the funds available to them.”

The FCC and IMLS have previously worked together informally to share information about their individual funding programs to support the broadband access needs of libraries and library patrons, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. And in February, the two institutions worked together to raise awareness in Tribal communities of updated rules that make it easier for Tribal libraries to access broadband funding opportunities through the FCC’s E-Rate program. A copy of the letter is available here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-partners-imls-address-digital-divide-tribal-lands<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001tRa93GTnpmJy_aOVnrTEI1dO10dtL0tsZKiIkmb8U51h_LYkHXjN8bSB4xH2OMMglHmTqyszjvR8NecG1kkLIinyQ-I7fxhNIHb-Wi7Jmh_SCTmnyBwDogExm4WXUbamS7Vmb9JqRRbHYijsWIj1N4xGJWzHxGnU9Zuj5Y9xP0SwfTGSmxNlr5xbSOw0Rhw6Z2BbQiGaiDga5mqKEHhxUf0VOG4B77Zo%26c%3DsBJwbkyOLMc8Hvn6PFZHjke-Vu6P6_Ttu4c7ws1IP7BqaZYrVbaoFA%3D%3D%26ch%3Dq3M9Tc4QElK-JhIZ1DGWTaJtNWOgR6FRz-Id1i8gAnm8KW-qtM5c4A%3D%3D&data=05%7C01%7Ccassandra.osterloh%40state.nm.us%7C5e74420b72c3411e006208da56081fac%7C04aa6bf4d436426fbfa404b7a70e60ff%7C0%7C0%7C637916890142578748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FrDx2gUS67I1UeTpPuYVb409XxzPFRceqxgUeECIDw0%3D&reserved=0>

Through this MOU, the FCC and IMLS will focus on communities where broadband access is particularly challenging, such as rural areas and Tribal lands. The joint effort will include commitments to:

  *   Share data about participation in the FCC’s E-Rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund programs, IMLS’ grant programs and availability of high-speed broadband services;
  *   Publicize information about federal broadband funding opportunities and resources available through the Parties’ respective outreach channels;
  *   Partner on the development of broadband-related outreach materials and events;
  *   Explore users’ experiences and technical assistance needs related to federal broadband funding opportunities;
  *   Expand and leverage the use of mobile services and other points of access;
  *   Connect underserved communities to digital resources and services.

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