2025 SAG Award Winners

Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Broadband Development

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Project Goal

The Office of Broadband Development's goal for this project to create an online portal for its BEAD Challenge Process where internet providers, local government, and non-profits to challenge the eligibility of individual locations for funding for broadband deployment through the NTIA's BEAD program to ensure accurate and efficient allocation of grant funds.
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Business Problem Solved

The portal addressed the need for a transparent and efficient mechanism to validate location eligibility for BEAD funding, thereby maximizing the program's effectiveness in expanding broadband access. The portal allowed challengers to submit information to the Office of Broadband Development through the portal and reviewed.

Technology Implemented

ArcGIS Hub Premium, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards

Development Team Biography

Meghan Sandfoss, Executive Director
Kathy Stephens, GISP, GIS Analyst
Kim Tompkins, Federal Program Specialist
Bobby Aldridge, Grants Administrator
Taylor Burchett, Grants Administrator