The GUMBO grant program aims to help applicants facilitate the deployment of broadband service to unserved areas of the state. The initial grant application period closed on Dec. 31, 2021. So that all stakeholders stay up to date, here are the next steps we will take to review and award GUMBO grants:

• Jan. 1 - Jan. 7: Administrative application review
• Jan. 12: Public application release; protests can be submitted through the portal
• March 12: Protest window closes
• Spring 2022: Protest review process
• Summer 2022: Public award release, awards finalized

1. Save your details  Click the save button at the bottom of the screen periodically to ensure information is not lost. Additionally, saving will automatically occur when you switch to a new tab.
2. Upload supporting documentation  Upload the details pertaining to your project where required. There are sections where redacted files can be provided for the public release of applications. Please keep in mind that redacted content are subject to review and approval based on public records laws.
3. Import records for specific tables  There are some sections that require specific details are entered in table format. A .CSV template may be downloaded at each of these sections to assist you in organizing data for upload. As a note, do not change the column headers or order of the columns.

• Act 477
• Broadband Toolkit
• GUMBO Grant Rules
• GUMBO FAQs
• Application Overview
• Portal Walkthrough
• Third-party application review team