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Below are links to 5G, Internet for All, Climate Risks, and Grant Information that have articles, videos and PDF documents that will help you navigate your way through those issues.

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5G and Beyond

Fifth generation wireless technologies (5G) provide the backbone for the critical connections necessary for prosperity and security in the United States. NTIA leads, coordinates, and engages in efforts to help ensure that 5G networks and the broader telecommunications supply chain are robust, reliable, and secure.

Internet for All

The Internet for All initiative provides more than $65 billion for infrastructure deployment, skills training, and access to technologies essential for Americans to connect with their communities. These grant programs aim to make high-speed internet affordable for all. They fund planning, infrastructure, and adoption efforts that promote digital equity and inclusion.

Grant Information

NTIA manages and administers grant programs on behalf of the Federal government. Those grants are for programs and activities that promote the deployment of infrastructure for high-speed internet, manufacturing of critical components and technologies, and digital inclusion through access to skills development resources.

Climate Risks

While not a traditional component of supply chain risk management, climate risk to critical infrastructure is a growing concern across the United States.
 

NTIA Initiatives

Bad Practices

This series of practices are exceptionally risky, especially in organizations supporting critical infrastructure. The presence of these Bad Practices is exceptionally dangerous and increases risk to our critical infrastructure, on which we rely for national security, economic stability, and life, health, and safety of the public.

Cyber Essentials

An action-oriented guide for leaders of small businesses on where to start implementing organizational cybersecurity practices.

Small Business Cybersecurity Corner

Cybersecurity basics, guidance, solutions, and training to protect your information and manage your cybersecurity risks.

Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools

This living repository includes cybersecurity services provided by CISA, widely used open source tools, and free tools and services offered by private and public sector organizations across the cybersecurity community.

Updating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework – Journey To CSF 2.0

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was intended to be a living document that is refined, improved, and evolves over time.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The first workshop on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework update, “Beginning our Journey to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0”, will be held virtually on August 17, 2022. See also: Quick Start Guide

Notice of Establishment of the Communications Supply Chain Risk Information Par…

NTIA announces the establishment of the Communications Supply Chain Risk Information Partnership (C-SCRIP) in support of the requirements of Section 8 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 (Act).

Comments on Promoting the Sharing of Supply Chain Security Risk Information

NTIA requested comment on ways to facilitate the sharing of security risk information with trusted providers of advanced communications service and suppliers of communications equipment or services.

FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund Resources

The Emergency Connectivity Fund is a $7.171 billion program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help schools and libraries support remote learning.

BroadbandUSA Federal Funding Guide

BroadbandUSA’s Federal Funding site connects you to funding opportunities that support broadband planning, digital inclusion, and deployment projects.