alyssa davis. portfolio. breakdown of rhode island federal grants
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Who, What, Where, When, and Why of 2009/2010 RI Federal Grants for Broadband AccessTRANSCRIPT
“At a time when companies require on-line applications, resumes
are needed by so many, and e-mail and social media use are
common, it is critical that citizens stay on top of the digital curve. OSL is pleased to be included in this powerful grant
aimed at increasing in-state digital literacy. Libraries have been
doing this training for years and the new grant will expand our capacity to offer much needed support to our citizens. ” Joan Gillespie, Executive Director, Ocean State Libraries, Inc.
“This Recovery Act funding will help more Rhode Island libraries upgrade their technology, expand computer training programs, and provide internet access for the public. This funding comes as libraries are playing an increasingly important role in our commu-nities by offering such assistance as help with writing resumes and searching and applying for jobs online.” Senator Jack Reed
“We will use the information we collect to help guide us in setting statewide goals and priorities and along with our partners, we will work towards closing the ‘Digital Divide’ and help give our citizens better access to jobs and connec-tions to healthcare, safety, government, education and community – all contrib-uting to a healthier economy.” Stuart Freiman, BBRI Program Manager
will utilize the new and
upgraded computers
each week
36,000 It is estimated that over
library patrons
“In addition to its role as a tool for
job creation, broadband access
will also allow for greater educa-
tional and workforce develop-
ment opportunities for our
community.” Governor Donald L.
Carcieri
5-10
1-2210
George Loftus, President and CEO of OSHEAN
“This grant will ensure our region’s students have data speeds that are second to none, and that we have a key piece of infrastructure for our emerging knowledge economy.”
Rhode Island recently received confirmation on the approval of 3 broadband grants from the NTIA through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants are geared toward enhancing broadband infrastructure and adop-tion and improving digital literacy in Rhode Island.
The three-fold impact of these joint efforts will help close the digital divide and provide all Rhode Islanders improved job opportunities and access to healthcare, safety, government, education, community – all contributing to a healthier
economy.
300 Centerville RoadSummit South
Suite 103Warwick, RI 02886
www.oslri.orgA spec ia l thanks to the Champ l in Foun-da t ions fo r the i r con t inued suppor t
Get CONNECBroadband
Access
Literacy
Infrastructure
ED
Help put RI on the broadband map!
2+4=6
http://broadband.ri.gov/
December 2009 $1,542,660In
was awarded to RIEDC
GLOS
SARY
of
TERM
STIMELINE of FEDERAL GRANTS AWARDED
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?
total: $31.6 milliontotal: $4.52 million
NTIA’s national broadband map // inform policymakers
and provide consumers with improved information
on the broadband Internet services available to them
statewide broadband map // identifies the state's
broadband coverage and distinguishes between
served, underserved and non-served areas; data
used to develop plans to increase both the growth
and adoption of broadband networks in the state
Broadband Mapping // improve broadband
data collection and mapping activities to better
serve existing businesses and successfully recruit
new jobs to local areas
broadband planning activities for RI // analysis of the
data, recommendations and dissemination of broad-
band mapping data to state agencies, business,
residents and other concerned groups through
reports, roundtables and town hall-style meetings
December 2009 - October 2010
create job opportunities // the project will support from
5 to 10 new jobs over the life of the grant
From NTIA under ARRA
including matched funds
including matched funds
EXAMINE EQUIP EXTEND EMBRACE
September 2010 $21,739,183was awarded to OSHEANIn
BDDP grant
BTOP grant
October 2010 $3,020,000In
was awarded to RIEDC
BDDP grant
RIEDC // Rhode Island Economic Development CorporationThe Rhode Island Economic Develop-ment Corporation is the full service, official economic development organi-zation for the state of Rhode Island. A quasi-public agency, the Corporation serves as a government and commu-nity resource to help streamline the business expansion in, and relocation to, Rhode Island. The agency assists companies with commercial real estate, business financing, workforce training and other relevant issues.NTIA // National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe National Telecommunications and Information Administration is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that serves as the executive branch agency principally responsible for advising the President on telecommuni-cations and information policies. NTIA was responsible for crafting the National Broadband Plan.BDDP // Broadband Data and Development Plan
The American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act provided the Department of Commerce’s NTIA with $4.7 billion to expand access to broadband services in the United States. The BDDP is one of the programs being managed by the NTIA. The BDDP will create a massive database and broadband map for all 50 states and six territories.OSHEAN // Ocean State Higher Education, Economic Development and Administrative Network OSHEAN Inc., (pronounced ocean) is a consortium of non-profit organizations that was formed to foster the develop-ment of a communications infrastruc-ture for Rhode Island's research, educational, and public service community. The OSHEAN consortium is devoted to creating a stable, economical high-speed network for the use of its members and is committed to providing services that enhance the productive use of this network. OSHEAN is dedicated to achieving its vision of providing Rhode Island with the most capable communications
network infrastructure for the support of research, education and public service of any state in the Union.OSL // Ocean State Libraries Ocean State Libraries is Rhode Island's public library consortium. It is incorpo-rated as a non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). There are 49 public library systems operating from 74 locations. All RI residents have access to an OSL library in their own communities.BTOP // Broadband Technology Opportunities Program The American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act provided the Department of Commerce’s NTIA with $4.7 billion to expand access to broadband services in the United States. Of those funds, the Act tasked NTIA to support the deploy-ment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers, encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service, and develop and maintain a nationwide public map of broadband service capability and availability. These grants
are provided through programs includ-ing the Broadband Technology Oppor-tunities Program. ARRA // American Recovery and Reinvestment ActThe American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is an economic stimulus bill created to help the United States economy recover from an economic downturn that began in late 2007. Congress enacted ARRA February 17, 2009.OLIS // Office of Library & Information Services The RI state library agency is respon-sible for interlibrary cooperation and the quality and availability of library services in RI. Digital Citizenship The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. Digital Literacy The ability to locate, organize, under-stand, evaluate, and analyse informa-tion using digital technology in order to develop new social and economic opportunities.
February 2010$1,245,500In
was awarded
to OSHEAN and OSL
BTOP grant
BDDP grantsBTOP grants
strengthen digital literacy,increase broadband usage,
and increase broadbandliteracy for all Rhode Islanders
the speed test // helps verify Internet speed and areas
of coverage throughout the state and is an opportunity
for the public to directly participate in the data gather-
ing process which will be used to enhance broadband
infrastructure
assist Rhode Islanders with library based, computer access and increase broadband capacity to community anchor institutions
new equipment // 600+ computers and printers and
10 mobile computer centers will be distributed to 74
public library locations; mobile labs will have streaming
video equipment that will allow libraries to offer classes
in one location while sharing content at another library
location
new equipment for broadband internet // each of the
74 library locations in OSL have or will receive equip-
ment in the form of new routers and switches that
allow for super high speed broadband to be received
by the libraries
enable expanded employment training // two part-
time, multilingual trainers will be available for technical
assistance and to host workshops
improved access to online catalog // the online cata-
log will be available in five languages with just a click of a
button - Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Chinese
access to high speed internet for citizens // provide
citizens with the means to search for jobs, prepare
resumes, and complete job applications all online
OSHEAN Beacon 2.0 network // bring fiber optic
cable to over 20 community anchor institutions and
provide improved access to over 380 RI schools and
libraries; capacity of up to 1,000 Megabits per second
for moving digital images and for gaining access to
high performance computers used in research
All of the grants to be implemented between December 2009 - December 2014
December 2009 $1,542,660In
was awarded to RIEDC
GLOS
SARY
of
TERM
S
TIMELINE of FEDERAL GRANTS AWARDED
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?
total: $31.6 milliontotal: $4.52 million
NTIA’s national broadband map // inform policymakers
and provide consumers with improved information
on the broadband Internet services available to them
statewide broadband map // identifies the state's
broadband coverage and distinguishes between
served, underserved and non-served areas; data
used to develop plans to increase both the growth
and adoption of broadband networks in the state
Broadband Mapping // improve broadband
data collection and mapping activities to better
serve existing businesses and successfully recruit
new jobs to local areas
broadband planning activities for RI // analysis of the
data, recommendations and dissemination of broad-
band mapping data to state agencies, business,
residents and other concerned groups through
reports, roundtables and town hall-style meetings
December 2009 - October 2010
create job opportunities // the project will support from
5 to 10 new jobs over the life of the grant
From NTIA under ARRA
including matched funds
including matched funds
EXAMINE EQUIP EXTEND EMBRACE
September 2010 $21,739,183was awarded to OSHEANIn
BDDP grant
BTOP grant
October 2010 $3,020,000In
was awarded to RIEDC
BDDP grant
RIEDC // Rhode Island Economic Development CorporationThe Rhode Island Economic Develop-ment Corporation is the full service, official economic development organi-zation for the state of Rhode Island. A quasi-public agency, the Corporation serves as a government and commu-nity resource to help streamline the business expansion in, and relocation to, Rhode Island. The agency assists companies with commercial real estate, business financing, workforce training and other relevant issues.NTIA // National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe National Telecommunications and Information Administration is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that serves as the executive branch agency principally responsible for advising the President on telecommuni-cations and information policies. NTIA was responsible for crafting the National Broadband Plan.BDDP // Broadband Data and Development Plan
The American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act provided the Department of Commerce’s NTIA with $4.7 billion to expand access to broadband services in the United States. The BDDP is one of the programs being managed by the NTIA. The BDDP will create a massive database and broadband map for all 50 states and six territories.OSHEAN // Ocean State Higher Education, Economic Development and Administrative Network OSHEAN Inc., (pronounced ocean) is a consortium of non-profit organizations that was formed to foster the develop-ment of a communications infrastruc-ture for Rhode Island's research, educational, and public service community. The OSHEAN consortium is devoted to creating a stable, economical high-speed network for the use of its members and is committed to providing services that enhance the productive use of this network. OSHEAN is dedicated to achieving its vision of providing Rhode Island with the most capable communications
network infrastructure for the support of research, education and public service of any state in the Union.OSL // Ocean State Libraries Ocean State Libraries is Rhode Island's public library consortium. It is incorpo-rated as a non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). There are 49 public library systems operating from 74 locations. All RI residents have access to an OSL library in their own communities.BTOP // Broadband Technology Opportunities Program The American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act provided the Department of Commerce’s NTIA with $4.7 billion to expand access to broadband services in the United States. Of those funds, the Act tasked NTIA to support the deploy-ment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers, encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service, and develop and maintain a nationwide public map of broadband service capability and availability. These grants
are provided through programs includ-ing the Broadband Technology Oppor-tunities Program. ARRA // American Recovery and Reinvestment ActThe American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is an economic stimulus bill created to help the United States economy recover from an economic downturn that began in late 2007. Congress enacted ARRA February 17, 2009.OLIS // Office of Library & Information Services The RI state library agency is respon-sible for interlibrary cooperation and the quality and availability of library services in RI. Digital Citizenship The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. Digital Literacy The ability to locate, organize, under-stand, evaluate, and analyse informa-tion using digital technology in order to develop new social and economic opportunities.
February 2010$1,245,500In
was awarded
to OSHEAN and OSL
BTOP grant
BDDP grantsBTOP grants
strengthen digital literacy,increase broadband usage,
and increase broadbandliteracy for all Rhode Islanders
the speed test // helps verify Internet speed and areas
of coverage throughout the state and is an opportunity
for the public to directly participate in the data gather-
ing process which will be used to enhance broadband
infrastructure
assist Rhode Islanders with library based, computer access and increase broadband capacity to community anchor institutions
new equipment // 600+ computers and printers and
10 mobile computer centers will be distributed to 74
public library locations; mobile labs will have streaming
video equipment that will allow libraries to offer classes
in one location while sharing content at another library
location
new equipment for broadband internet // each of the
74 library locations in OSL have or will receive equip-
ment in the form of new routers and switches that
allow for super high speed broadband to be received
by the libraries
enable expanded employment training // two part-
time, multilingual trainers will be available for technical
assistance and to host workshops
improved access to online catalog // the online cata-
log will be available in five languages with just a click of a
button - Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Chinese
access to high speed internet for citizens // provide
citizens with the means to search for jobs, prepare
resumes, and complete job applications all online
OSHEAN Beacon 2.0 network // bring fiber optic
cable to over 20 community anchor institutions and
provide improved access to over 380 RI schools and
libraries; capacity of up to 1,000 Megabits per second
for moving digital images and for gaining access to
high performance computers used in research
All of the grants to be implemented between December 2009 - December 2014
“At a time when companies require on-line applications, resumes
are needed by so many, and e-mail and social media use are
common, it is critical that citizens stay on top of the digital curve. OSL is pleased to be included in this powerful grant
aimed at increasing in-state digital literacy. Libraries have been
doing this training for years and the new grant will expand our capacity to offer much needed support to our citizens. ” Joan Gillespie, Executive Director, Ocean State Libraries, Inc.
“This Recovery Act funding will help more Rhode Island libraries upgrade their technology, expand computer training programs, and provide internet access for the public. This funding comes as libraries are playing an increasingly important role in our commu-nities by offering such assistance as help with writing resumes and searching and applying for jobs online.” Senator Jack Reed
“We will use the information we collect to help guide us in setting statewide goals and priorities and along with our partners, we will work towards closing the ‘Digital Divide’ and help give our citizens better access to jobs and connec-tions to healthcare, safety, government, education and community – all contrib-uting to a healthier economy.” Stuart Freiman, BBRI Program Manager
will utilize the new and
upgraded computers
each week
36,000 It is estimated that over
library patrons
“In addition to its role as a tool for
job creation, broadband access
will also allow for greater educa-
tional and workforce develop-
ment opportunities for our
community.” Governor Donald L.
Carcieri
5-10
1-2210
George Loftus, President and CEO of OSHEAN
“This grant will ensure our region’s students have data speeds that are second to none, and that we have a key piece of infrastructure for our emerging knowledge economy.”
Rhode Island recently received confirmation on the approval of 3 broadband grants from the NTIA through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants are geared toward enhancing broadband infrastructure and adop-tion and improving digital literacy in Rhode Island.
The three-fold impact of these joint efforts will help close the digital divide and provide all Rhode Islanders improved job opportunities and access to healthcare, safety, government, education, community – all contributing to a healthier
economy.
300 Centerville RoadSummit South
Suite 103Warwick, RI 02886
www.oslri.orgA spec ia l thanks to the Champ l in Foun-da t ions fo r the i r con t inued suppor t
Get CONNECBroadband
Access
Literacy
Infrastructure
ED
Help put RI on the broadband map!
2+4=6
http://broadband.ri.gov/