Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (B.I.I.G.)

Idaho invests in dedicated fiber infrastructure for its schools and libraries through “B.I.I.G.,” the Broadband Infrastructure Investment Grant (Idaho 33-910). The grant unlocks additional E-rate dollars to fund special construction projects for new fiber.

 

Fiber optic cable being laid by workers.
Fiber Infrastructure Grant (B.I.I.G.)

A telecommunications crew lays fiber optic cable for schools.

The remaining portion may also receive state reimbursements (may require EORC approval). Learn more about the B.I.I.G. application.

To be eligible for B.I.I.G, please schedule a call with the Broadband Program.

Funding Chart – B.I.I.G. Increases Your E-Rate Percentage

If your Category 1 E-Rate percentage is…40%50%60%70%80%90%
and IDAHO provides a letter committing…10%10%10%10%10%5%
then the E-Rate percentage (construction only) becomes…50%60%70%80%90%95%
Remaining cost after B.I.I.G. and E-Rate:40%30%20%10%0%0%

Past Projects

  • 2024 – Elevate Academy
  • 2022 – Madison School District, Jerome School District
  • 2021 – Future Public School
  • 2020 – Whitepine School District, Emmett School District, West Ada School District, Wendell School District
  • 2019 – Avery School District, Caldwell School District, Jefferson School District, New Plymouth School District, Snake River School District
  • 2018 –COSSA, Fremont School District, Moscow Charter, North Idaho STEM Charter, Orofino School District, Vallivue School District
  • 2017 – Boundary School District , Salmon River School District , South Lemhi School District , Twin Falls School District