Welcome to the Massachusetts Broadband Institute's (MBI) Grant Platform, Submittable.
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute is administering federally funded broadband and digital equity programs on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The following grant program is now open on MBI’s grant platform:
- Connected & Online - Round 2
If you have questions, please contact broadband@masstech.org.
Tips for using Submittable:
- You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit to these forms.
- You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
- If anything changes with the information you submitted, please request to edit the submission
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How to invite team members to collaborate on you application:
- Click on Manage Collaborators. A Dialog box will appear, asking you to enter the email addresses of your collaborators. Enter those addresses, then click Invite.
- Invited collaborators will receive an email, letting them know you've invited them to collaborate on a draft submission using Submittable. In order to communicate with collaborators through the Submittable platform, all invitees must accept the invite BEFORE the owner of the submission (that's you!) hits Submit.
- After you've sent invitations to collaborate, you can click on the Invite Collaborators link again anytime to see the status of your invitations. In the row for each invitee who has not yet accepted their invitation, you will see a Pending indication. There will also be a trash can next to each person’s name so that the Submission Owner can remove anyone that they no longer want to collaborate on the submission.
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Next Steps
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Connected & Online Program Background:
The Connected & Online Program is a new initiative that will distribute internet-enabled devices—along with assistive technology and supportive equipment—to eligible organizations across Massachusetts. The goal of the program is to expand access to education, workforce training and telehealth by establishing public device lending programs and on-site device stations, especially in Gateway Cities and rural communities. Devices will be fully loaded with software, selected accessories and warranties at no cost to awardees. Funding is provided by the U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund (CPF).
Key Application Information:
- All requirements have been outlined on the Connected & Online program page.
- When completing the application, please be sure to carefully read each question and the helper text provided. Complete each section entirely.
- Be sure to save your work regularly to avoid losing any progress. Once your application is completed, please review to ensure it is accurate and complete, and then hit the Submit button.
- Once your application is submitted, an automated confirmation email will be sent to you. You can always review your submissions by logging into your Submittable account under the “submissions” tab. Please note, that you may return to your application at any time to make changes or complete additional sections up until the application's close date.
- There will be no curing period during round 2, the application submitted will be scored as is unless otherwise determined by MBI.
Timeline:
- Submit your application by Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.
Contact for Questions:
- If you have any questions during the process, please contact MBI using the proposals@masstech.org email. Please include “2026-MBI-01 C&O Round 2 Application" in the subject line. Please review our FAQ before submitting a question.