GWV's Broadband Technical Assistance Webinar Series
January 21, 2025 @ 1:00PM — May 20, 2025 @ 1:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
GWV's Broadband Technical Assistance Webinars - Pathways to Connectivity
This webinar series is designed to equip community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to secure funding for broadband infrastructure and adoption projects. Over five sessions, participants will explore grant opportunities, learn strategies for crafting strong applications, discover best practices for project management, and gain insights from successful case studies in West Virginia. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to enhance your skills, this series offers practical guidance to help you make a lasting impact in your community.
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Meeting ID: 835 7883 5167
Session 1: Discover Generation WV: Empowering Communities for a Digital Future
Date: Tuesday, January 21st at 1:00 PM
Join
this introductory session to learn about Generation WV’s mission to
advance digital equity and empower communities across West Virginia.
What You'll Learn:
- Who We Are: Generation WV’s mission, vision, and key initiatives.
- Improve Broadband Acess: Current projects focused on broadband expansion and digital inclusion.
- Community Collaboration: How Generation WV engages local stakeholders to create impactful change.
- Get Involved: Opportunities to support, volunteer, and participate in upcoming events and initiatives.
Speakers: Alex Weld, Annie Stroud, Lucas Lemonds
Session 2: Laying the Foundation – Introduction to Broadband Infrastructure, Access, and Adoption Grants
Date: Tuesday, February 18th at 1:00 PM
- Overview of broadband access in WV: Current landscape and significance.
- Types of grants available: Federal, state, and private funding opportunities.
- Key programs: POWER, USDA Distance Learning/Telecom Grants, and more.
- Eligibility and application basics
- Case studies: Success stories from West Virginia projects.
Speakers: TBD
Session 3: Grant Hunting 101 – Researching and Finding the Right Broadband Opportunities
Date: Tuesday, March 18th at 1:00 PM
- Tools and resources for identifying funding opportunities.
- Building a grant proposal tracking system.
- Aligning funding with community needs and technical requirements.
Speakers: TBD
Session 4: Crafting Success – Writing a Winning Broadband Access Grant Application
Date: Tuesday, April 15th at 1:00 PM
- Creating impactful project proposals and clear budgets.
- Building a compelling narrative and leveraging data effectively.
- Insights into technical data resources for broadband access grants
Speakers: TBD
Session 5: Sustaining Success – Grant Management and Reporting Requirements
Date: Tuesday, May 20th at 1:00 PM
- Financial tracking, compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Measuring impact and sustaining projects beyond the grant period.
Speakers: TBD
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and empower your community!
Learn more about the GWV Broadband Program here: https://generationwv.org/our-work/broadband/