Connect Maryland: Network Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2 - Strategic Middle-Mile Infrastructure

The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband is making up to approximately $11.8 million available through Connect Maryland’s Network Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2. This competitive funding opportunity, supported through the American Rescue Plan Act Capital Projects Fund, will support strategic middle-mile broadband infrastructure projects across Maryland. Funding will support projects that improve broadband transport capacity, interconnection, resiliency, redundancy, and long-term network scalability. These projects are intended to strengthen the performance, reliability, and sustainability of broadband networks serving residents, businesses, and public-interest uses throughout Maryland. Program requirements, eligibility criteria, funding details, scoring criteria, and application instructions are available in the Request for Applications.