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Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion Funding Opportunities
Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion Funding Opportunities
The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office administers grant programs with the goal of creating a more digitally equitable state. MIHI is currently administering the following program:
Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Grant Program
ROBIN is a high-speed internet last mile and middle mile infrastructure competitive grant program with $238M in project funds from the US Treasury as part of the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. ROBIN provides funds to internet service providers and public-private partnerships for the expansion of broadband infrastructure to unserved areas.
Applications for the ROBIN program will be accepted through the online application system linked below. The application window will close at 4:00PM EDT on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
The primary ROBIN contact is: Jason Guthaus, Infrastructure Program Manager with the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office. Jason can be contacted at guthausj@michigan.gov.
Access the Online Application System
- ROBIN Program Fact Sheet
- ROBIN Program Guidance - Updated 2/23/23
- ROBIN FAQ - Updated 3/10/23
- 2023 FCC Broadband Benchmark Rate Calculator
- WEBINAR: ROBIN Application Redaction
- WEBINAR: ROBIN Map Overview
- ROBIN Last Mile Application Instructions
- ROBIN Middle Mile Application Instructions
- EGrAMS Application Template
- EGrAMS Application Overview
- EGrAMS Overview
- Community Anchor Institution Shapefile
- ROBIN Likely Eligible Location Map
Questions can be sent via email to: LEO-MIHighSpeedInternet@michigan.gov.