Infrastructure Grant Programs
Connect Maryland: Network Infrastructure Grant Program – Round 2 Strategic Middle-Mile Infrastructure
The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband is making up to approximately $11.8 million available through Connect Maryland’s Network Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2. This competitive funding opportunity, supported through the American Rescue Plan Act Capital Projects Fund (CPF), will support strategic middle-mile broadband infrastructure projects across Maryland.
Funding will support projects that improve broadband transport capacity, interconnection, resiliency, redundancy, and long-term network scalability. These projects are intended to strengthen the performance, reliability, and sustainability of broadband networks serving residents, businesses, and public-interest uses throughout Maryland.
Program requirements, eligibility criteria, funding details, scoring criteria, and application instructions are available in the Request for Applications.
Application materials
Applicants should review the Request for Applications before completing the required forms and templates. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 22, 2026. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line: Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Round 2 Application – [Applicant Name].