Updated info on Stimulus package

Libraries are encouraged to check into the stimulus package as it pertains to
1. Public Computing Centers
2. Sustainable Broadband Adoption

Out of an NTIA and RUS workshop last week:

There'll be $4.7 Billion over three rounds / cycles of offerings.
THere is no advantage or disadvantage to applying in the first round / cycle.
Underserved and unserved do not apply to these two categores of offerings.
Some construction and some administration costs can be included in the proposal.

First round cycle apps are due Aug 14, and will be awarded in November.
Second round cycle apps are due in late 2009 (not yet released) and awarded in early 2010.
THird round cycle apps later in 2010 awarded 2010.

NTIA and RUS consider to be "very favorable approaches:
Digital learning and training
Loaning of equipment
Outreach to community
Partnerships with community involvement / support

For more info, please go to ALA site, NTIA site, and/or RUS site.