Goal 1: Maximize Available Funding

Actions

• Action 1

  Form community and industry partnerships to strengthen funding proposals and promote the County’s shared goals.
  
  High Level Outcomes:
  

  • Collaborate on and/or submit more than five grant applications for federal and state funding by 2024.
  • Secure at least $50 million in federal funding for broadband infrastructure and adoption work in the region by 2026.

• Action 2

  Lead coordination of broadband investments from the County and industry.
  
  High Level Outcomes:
  

  • Track broadband investments and activities within the County.
  • Lead an engaged broadband stakeholder group that will coordinate activities beyond the time frame and focus of the activities required for federal funding.

• Action 3

  Ensure that federal funds target high-priority underserved areas of the County.
  
  High Level Outcomes:
  

  • Foster stronger relationships with state officials to move Miami-Dade priorities forward.
  • Establish metrics and track funding allocation to target underserved communities.