90-1-605. (Temporary) Eligible proposals. Eligible providers who submit responsive proposals:
(1) may not receive funds under any other federal or state government grant or loan program where government funding supports 100% of the proposed project's capital costs;
(2) shall commit to paying a minimum of 20% of the project costs and may not provide a minimum matching amount from any funds derived from government grants or subsidies, except for federal funds designated for broadband deployment. Priority will be given to the eligible provider who contributes the largest percentage of costs from its own funds. Local and tribal governments, in partnership with an eligible provider, may provide funding for broadband infrastructure projects consistent with the provisions of this part, except that such funds may not be counted toward the minimum 20% matching amount from a provider.
(3) may only be a nongovernment entity with demonstrated experience in providing broadband service or other communications services to end-user residential or business customers in the state. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 13, Ch. 449, L. 2021.)
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 449, L. 2021.