Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA)

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has released several resources to assist with the development of applications for BEAD Round Two. These resources can be found on the PBDA BEAD Program Page, under “Additional Information”.

These resources include a revised list of BEAD Eligible Locations, updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), an overview of BEAD Program changes, and an update to Round Two scoring criteria to align with federal requirements.

If you have additional questions regarding Round Two of the BEAD Program, please reach out to ra-dcpbda_bead@pa.gov.

Thank You,
The PBDA Team

Affordable IT Solutions for Municipalities and Local Governments

THE SOLUTIONS YOU NEED

When your municipality or local government faces IT challenges, you need solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and tailored to your unique operations. That’s where the SEDA-COG Information Technology Group comes in. With over 20 years of experience, we’re here to help you streamline your systems, safeguard your data, and keep your services running smoothly, so you can focus on serving your community with confidence.

WHAT DOES THIS INCLUDE?

  • Technology Assessment – Review of your current technology with recommended action plan
  • Disaster Recovery – Plans to keep you running smoothly, no matter what happens
  • IT Infrastructure – Creating, setting up, and managing strong IT systems
  • Network Security – Protect your data with advanced security
  • Cloud Solutions – Safe cloud storage and management for your data
  • Website Design/Hosting – Creating or revamping your website

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Serving the 11-county SEDA-COG region, we partner with municipalities and local governments to deliver practical, dependable IT solutions that support day-to-day operations.

  • Centre · Clinton · Columbia · Juniata · Lycoming · Mifflin Montour · Northumberland · Perry · Snyder · Union

CONTACT US

We are committed to providing customized solutions that fit the specific needs of your municipality, whether small or large. For more information or to discuss how we can assist you, please contact Scott Kramer at 570-524-4491 or via email at skramer@seda-cog.org.

 

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Digital Connectivity Technology Program Webinars

The PBDA is hosting two webinars in anticipation of opening the second round of the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP). Each webinar will provide an overview of the program, review FAQs, and will implement breakout sessions focusing on libraries, non-profits, workforce, and education. Each breakout session will include an awardee from Round One of the program who will provide background on their project and will highlight the key elements that contributed to their success.

You can find additional details for each webinar, including registration, by clicking the links below. Please note that content covered at each session will be the same, however, questions and dialogue may differ. PBDA will be recording these sessions to post as resources on our website.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Webinars







Presented by the USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service, these webinars will cover the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.


These webinars will include:

  • A high-level overview of the DLT program
  • An overview of the FY2025 DLT Program NOFP
  • Information on how to apply via grants.gov
  • Important Dates and next steps

Slides, transcript and a recording of the webinar will be posted on the DLT website after the session.

Webinar Dates and Times:

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST |Register Here
  • Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST |Register Here

USDA will present this webinar twice. The second presentation will provide the same information as the first one; no new information will be added to the second session. Please register for the session that’s most convenient for you.

Please submit any questions using the USDA Contact Us Form.