NTIA-MMG-2022: Middle Mile Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Telecommunications and Information Admini notices from 2022.
National Telecommunications and Information Admini offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on September 30, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 13, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 13, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 30, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
To apply for the MMG Program, an entity must be a State, political subdivision of a State, Tribal government, technology company, electric utility, utility cooperative, public utility district, telecommunications company, telecommunications cooperative, nonprofit foundation, nonprofit corporation, nonprofit institution, nonprofit association, regional planning council, Native entity, economic development authority, or any partnership of two (2) or more of these entities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (43% over five years) went to businesses.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant (MMG) Program provides funding for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure. The purpose of the grant program is to expand and extend middle mile infrastructure to reduce the cost of connecting areas that are unserved or underserved to the internet backbone. See Section I of this NOFO for the full Program Description.
Who has won Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program (11.033) awarded $940 million across 37 grant awards, an average of $25.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayo Group LLC | Colorado | 5 | $131 million |
| QSH Parent Holdco LLC | Alaska | 1 | $88.9 million |
| California Department of Technology | California | 1 | $73.0 million |
| Peninsula Fiber Network LLC | Michigan | 1 | $61.3 million |
| Enmr Telephone Cooperative | New Mexico | 1 | $49.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NTIA-MMG-2022 still open?
No. It closed on September 30, 2022.
Who can apply for Middle Mile Grant Program?
National Telecommunications and Information Admini accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Middle Mile Grant Program?
Closed September 30, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Zayo Group LLC, QSH Parent Holdco LLC, California Department of Technology. The program made 37 awards worth $940 million in that time.