The Vermont Community Broadband Board (“Board") invites applications to finance the broadband projects of Eligible Providers that are part of a Universal Service Plan. Service providers must achieve speeds of at least 100/100 Mbps symmetrical at all on-grid underserved and unserved locations within their Universal Service Plan. Eligible applicants are (A) a Communications Union District (“CUD”); (B) a small communications carrier; or (C) an Internet service provider working in conjunction with a Communications Union District to expand broadband service to unserved and underserved locations as part of a plan to achieve universal broadband coverage in the District. Note: Under Act 71, Municipalities are not considered eligible applicants, but are encouraged to actively work with a provider to apply for funding. As provided by Sec. 2 § 8086 of Act No. 71 ("Act 71"), which became law on June 8, 2021, the purpose of the Broadband Construction Grant Program (“Program") is to provide grants to Eligible Providers (“Providers") for construction costs related to broadband projects providing service of at least 100/100 Mbps that are a part of a Universal Service Plan and meet other criteria as specified in Act 71 as well as those criteria established by the Vermont Community Broadband Board. Note: The Program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). All ARPA funded projects must either address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or promote sustained economic recovery. Additional state and federal guidelines may impact the administration of this grant program. The Board reserves the right to make changes to this Program as necessary to ensure compliance with any state and federal guidelines, including revocation of grant