Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION
Part XXI - Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities
Chapter 15 - Non-Deployment Subgrantee Selection
Section XXI-1503 - Non-Deployment Project Plans

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXI-1503

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Selection Process and Initiatives

1. The following needs will be prioritized and metrics evaluated.
a. Return on investment for the state and its residents: the initiative will have a generational effect on residents of the state and will address the digital divide sustainably and permanently.

b. Addresses identified component of the digital divide: the non-deployment initiative addresses a component of the digital divide beyond access to broadband infrastructure that is supported by data from the Louisiana Digital Equity Plan.

c. Innovative solutions-the non-deployment initiative addresses an aspect of the digital divide without a current solution or supplements an existing solution in an innovative manner.

d. Capacity and experience: organizations in the prospective pool of subgrantees generally have the experience and organizational capacity necessary to administer a potentially significant program.

B. Addressing Residents' Needs. Nondeployment initiatives will be prioritized in accordance with addressing residents' needs regarding access to healthcare, education, employment and essential services.

C. Stakeholder Engagement Alignment. Grant applicants must conduct stakeholder engagement with local and tribal governments, as well as their citizens, to provide regular updates on project applications, award status, and construction status.

D. Effectiveness of Non-Deployment Activities to Meet BEAD Goals. Non-deployment funds must be used to satisfy the requirements of the BEAD program and may be used supplement funding from the Digital Equity Act.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 51:2370.21-2370.33.

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