Governor Kathy Hochul announced the re-opening of New York State's Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP) Request for Applications, making up to $36 million available to support broadband infrastructure projects across the state through ConnectALL, the state’s broadband office. MIP connects unserved and underserved communities to high-speed internet through open-access and publicly controlled broadband infrastructure. To date, the Municipal Infrastructure Program has funded $268 million to active projects in 24 counties that will build more than 2,300 miles of new fiber optic infrastructure and 68 new wireless hubs serving more than 96,000 homes and businesses around the state.
ConnectALL will accept applications and on a rolling basis through April 30. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 2. All supported projects must be substantially complete by December 31, 2026, in accordance with federal funding requirements. Individual grant awards are expected to be under $10 million. Additional information on eligibility requirements and the application process is available on ConnectALL’s website at https://broadband.ny.gov/municipal-infrastructure-program.
MIP funding can be used for last-mile infrastructure, fiber connections to Internet Exchange Points or data centers, and acquisition of existing infrastructure to improve broadband service delivery.
Governor Hochul has made expanding broadband access a cornerstone of her administration's efforts to create a more equitable and affordable New York. ConnectALL represents a $1 billion investment to transform the state’s digital infrastructure, enhance competition among providers, and ensure all New Yorkers have access to reliable high-speed internet.
Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York
Our ConnectALL initiative is delivering results — connecting thousands of homes and businesses across every region of the state. With this latest round of funding, we're building on that progress and putting communities in the driver's seat to close the digital divide once and for all.
Hope Knight, President, CEO and Commissioner of Empire State Development
The Municipal Infrastructure Program is helping communities take control of their digital future by supporting locally driven broadband infrastructure projects that expand access, improve reliability, and promote competition.
