Applications Submitted by the City

Connect Portland Project -- Broadband Technology Opportunity Program Grant (BTOP) - Public Computing Centers 

$7,598,462/Office of Cable Communications and Franchise Mgt

The Connect Portland Project will expand broadband internet computer capacity with approximately 500 new desktop workstations, laptop computers and/or notebooks at new and expanded centers across Multnomah County. The centers will be located close to public transit and target populations (e.g., underserved residents) and will be in existing facilities with staff. The project will also include a robust curriculum of computer and job-related courses taught by volunteer trainers.

• Application Partners include:
  • the City of Portland
  • Multnomah County
  • Portland Community Media
  • MetroEast Community Media
  • Housing Authority of Portland
  • Portland Community College
  • Mt. Hood Community College
  • North Portland Multimedia Training Center
  • Somali Cultural Center
  • the City of Fairview
•  Application submitted on March 15, 2010
• Award Notification Date TBD