Broadband Resources for Funders

Guiding Principles for Rural Broadband

Obama and McCain on Rural Broadband Policy

Unused TV Channels offer Important Opportunities for Rural Communities

Background: Notes from 9/10 GFEM call "Universal Broadband: Prospects for Equity and Economic Development in '09"

"Scholars Stew Over Rural Broadband's Benefit" - from The Daily Yonder

 What Funders Can Do Next:

• National Broadband Strategy Summit – Scheduled for early '09, this national strategy session will help inform the new administration and Congress' policymaking. Contact Charles Benton.
• State level work – Seek out a broadband deployment council in your state. Contact Julie at Progressive States.
• Fund advocacy and research on broadband issues – Contact Jeff Perlstein at GFEM to discuss options.
• Indian Country - Learn more about media and Native America. Contact Loris Taylor at Native Public Media.
• "White Spaces" and rural broadband opportunities - Contact Wally Bowen, see Center for Rural Strategies.
• Learn more – Visit the websites of Benton, Native Public Media, Progressive States, Free Press, GFEM, New America Foundation, Center for Rural Strategies, MAIN, Media Democracy Fund

Contact us at GFEM to discuss further opportunities and have your questions answered.