<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">This announcement for Broadband funding for projects in areas of Oregon that are considered underserved (see definitions in the announcement). This is not a competitive grant, rather it is a rolling grant offering and applications will be considered for funding as soon as they are received. The timeline to submit is very short - applications must be submitted by 5 pm on July 2nd. There is also a very short timeline for completing the project - December 30, 2020. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">The application is not lengthy and would be ideal for those of you who have already defined and discussed your broadband needs, or have some funding allotted for a project but need additional funds to complete it. The grant does not need to benefit only COVID patients, but can be used to benefit anyone whose healthcare needs are not being met due to the lack of broadband.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">There is $10,000,000 in the pot, so please consider how some of that might meet your needs for broadband. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">If you have questions about the grant application, please feel free to call Chris Tamarin at 503-508-0178. Or you can call me to discuss (541-910-7366.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Best,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Cathy </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">TAMARIN Christopher * BIZ</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Christopher.Tamarin@oregon.gov">Christopher.Tamarin@oregon.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jun 19, 2020 at 3:49 PM<br>Subject: Urgent - Broadband Funding Announcement<br>To: Britain, Cathy <<a href="mailto:csbritain@gmail.com">csbritain@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Attached is the announcement of a Request for Applications for $10,000,000 in available funding for broadband projects to the Rural Broadband Capacity
Program. I have also attached the Application Form. Information is also posted on the Oregon Broadband Office website at
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications are due by
<span style="color:black">July 2, 2020 by 5:00 pm Pacific Time<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Award offers will be made as soon as possible until all funds are committed<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Christopher Tamarin</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Telecommunications Strategist<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Oregon Business Development Department<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Catherine S. Britain, Executive Director</div>
<div>Telehealth Alliance of Oregon</div><div><a href="mailto:csbritain@gmail.com" target="_blank">csbritain@gmail.com</a><br>541-910-7366</div>
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