updated 11/16/2009

About Broadband.dis.wa.gov

This website was created to help applicants with federal broadband
stimulus funding, by:
  • outlining the opportunities available to eligible candidates
  • providing useful information about the application process
  • tracking applicants who apply for broadband funding in the state of Washington
The Department of Information Services (DIS) is the designated entity for mapping broadband adoption in the state of Washington. DIS will work collaboratively with state agencies, cities, counties, tribes, public safety organizations, schools, libraries, health institutions, non-profit organizations, and others in an effort to develop a comprehensive and accurate broadband map for the state of Washington. Links to the broadband activities of these groups will be added to this website in the coming days.

DIS will also maintain a clearinghouse role, working with key contacts in public sector groups, to facilitate information sharing and partnering between various public and private sector partners.

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.

The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.