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Reverse Engineering DEA and BEAD Stakeholder Engagement for State Libraries

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際際滷s from a free webinar for State Library staff and leadership, Adam Echelman and John Chrastka review the structure of the Digital Equity Act and BEAD stakeholder engagement process that begins on or after September 29, 2022. View the webinar via https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/reverse_engineer_dea_stakeholder_engagement

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REVERSE ENGINEERING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT for BEAD and DEA An overview of stakeholder engagement opportunities and strategies for state libraries Recorded July 18, 2022
Stakeholder engagement is the process by which various entities come together, often to co-create or strengthen a product. As state agencies with relatively quick access to localities, state libraries can serve the go-to agency for state/federal grants that require stakeholder engagement Stakeholder engagement is central to many federal grants including broadband grants like BEAD and DEA. State libraries are uniquely positioned to lead it.
Stakeholder Engagement within the Digital Equity Act A $60 million dollar grant, divided by each state, that will support the creation of a digital equity plan. The funding requires stakeholder engagement in 4 ways: The co-creation of measurable objectives based on feedback from stakeholders. A needs assessment and an asset inventory. A coordination and outreach strategy that shows how stakeholders can participate in the creation of the plan A description on how the implementation of the plan will include certain stakeholders
Local educational agencies Civil rights organizations Community Anchor Institutions County and municipal governments 4 WHO: Digital Equity Act Requirements Housing development agencies and community associations Workforce Development entities Organizations that represent individuals with disabilities, including organizations that represent children with disabilities; aging individuals; Individuals with language barriers; Veterans; and Individuals in that State who are incarcerated in facilities other than federal correctional facilities Nonpro鍖t organizations
Key Questions - Before You Begin Who is most impacted by the DEA and BEAD programs? What are the areas of expertise we lack and who can help us 鍖ll in the gaps? Whats the end goal and how will stakeholders perspectives be re鍖ected in that 鍖nal product? What networks already exist that we can tap into? Are libraries affected? How can libraries bring impacted individuals to the table? What expertise can libraries bring to the conversation? How will the end product support libraries? Are there any similar engagement projects the state library has recently run? For State Libraries For Libraries
HOW: The Stakeholder Engagement Framework Credit: the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration, Stakeholder Engagement Overview in Preparation for IIJA Broadband Programs
A Sample Stakeholder Engagement Budget Personnel Mid-level staff time dedicated to engaging public libraries, other anchor institutions, or stakeholders writ-large with the digital equity plan. Senior-level staff time to manage mid-level staff, review final products, and liaise with the managing public agency. Fringe benefits, if applicable Travel Transportation to meet with stakeholders or to convene stakeholders in a central place Supplies, Events, and Software Subscription costs to publicize events and engagement opportunities online, e.g. newsletter or content management costs Costs to host public meetings, e.g. food and event rentals Advertisement costs, e.g. radio advertisements, flyers, TV ads Subgrants/Contractors Contracts to professional organizations and established stakeholders who assist in the engagement process Stipends for grassroots organizations and volunteers Admin/Overhead Fixed percent
Expectation from NTIA on State Planning Agencies (Reverse Engineering the Process) Planning a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy For states and localities develop a stakeholder engagement strategy. Setting Up Initial Stakeholder Engagement This is the second of two resources designed to help states and localities develop a stakeholder engagement strategy. Pre-NOFO Technical Assistance via https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/resources/grant-programs/digital-equity-programs
Key Considerations As You Go Along Track your engagement process, the feedback youre getting, and make sure the 鍖nal product is equipped to integrate that feedback Iterate with stakeholders and communicate where you are Keep engagement as simple and direct as possible. Assess your capacity and make sure you are setting the engagement team up for success State DEA and BEAD Agency For State Libraries Create a designated communication channel between you and engaged libraries. Consider capacity at every moment, especially for small and rural libraries Ask for funding to increase your capacity - and dont be afraid to build an ambitious budget
Provide technical assistance to libraries about broadband and equity topics Convene conversations with libraries about what do we want? and what do we need? Gather speed data across all libraries. Create maps with a BEAD and DEA lens Review library best practices in- and out-of-state that meet likely DEA and BEAD goals 10 State Library To-Do | July to September 2022 Assess capabilities of libraries as local partners to reach populations Communicate with state planning agency(s) about your intent to engage Document everything in a clear and consistent manner Apply for sub-grants to support this community anchor engagement process
BROADBAND Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (NTIA) - LOI due July 12th - Planning grant, which includes stakeholder engagement runs from fall 2022 to 2023 DIGITAL EQUITY Digital Equity Act (NTIA) - LOI due July 12th - Planning grant, which includes stakeholder engagement runs from fall 2022 to 2023 HEALTH LITERACY Information Resource Grants (NLM/NIH/HHS) - LOI due Sept 21st - Project implementation grant with substantial stakeholder engagement criteria LIBRARIES National Leadership Grants (IMLS) - LOI due Sept 21st - Project implementation grant with substantial stakeholder engagement criteria Upcoming federal grants with stakeholder engagement requirements
Contact Adam Echelman Consultant - EveryLibrary adamechelman@gmail.com For More Information Broadband Stakeholder Planning Webinar for State Libraries from EveryLibrary Institute https://www.everylibraryinstitute. org/broadband_planning_webinar _state_libraries Recorded May 18, 2022

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Reverse Engineering DEA and BEAD Stakeholder Engagement for State Libraries

  • 1. REVERSE ENGINEERING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT for BEAD and DEA An overview of stakeholder engagement opportunities and strategies for state libraries Recorded July 18, 2022
  • 2. Stakeholder engagement is the process by which various entities come together, often to co-create or strengthen a product. As state agencies with relatively quick access to localities, state libraries can serve the go-to agency for state/federal grants that require stakeholder engagement Stakeholder engagement is central to many federal grants including broadband grants like BEAD and DEA. State libraries are uniquely positioned to lead it.
  • 3. Stakeholder Engagement within the Digital Equity Act A $60 million dollar grant, divided by each state, that will support the creation of a digital equity plan. The funding requires stakeholder engagement in 4 ways: The co-creation of measurable objectives based on feedback from stakeholders. A needs assessment and an asset inventory. A coordination and outreach strategy that shows how stakeholders can participate in the creation of the plan A description on how the implementation of the plan will include certain stakeholders
  • 4. Local educational agencies Civil rights organizations Community Anchor Institutions County and municipal governments 4 WHO: Digital Equity Act Requirements Housing development agencies and community associations Workforce Development entities Organizations that represent individuals with disabilities, including organizations that represent children with disabilities; aging individuals; Individuals with language barriers; Veterans; and Individuals in that State who are incarcerated in facilities other than federal correctional facilities Nonpro鍖t organizations
  • 5. Key Questions - Before You Begin Who is most impacted by the DEA and BEAD programs? What are the areas of expertise we lack and who can help us 鍖ll in the gaps? Whats the end goal and how will stakeholders perspectives be re鍖ected in that 鍖nal product? What networks already exist that we can tap into? Are libraries affected? How can libraries bring impacted individuals to the table? What expertise can libraries bring to the conversation? How will the end product support libraries? Are there any similar engagement projects the state library has recently run? For State Libraries For Libraries
  • 6. HOW: The Stakeholder Engagement Framework Credit: the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration, Stakeholder Engagement Overview in Preparation for IIJA Broadband Programs
  • 7. A Sample Stakeholder Engagement Budget Personnel Mid-level staff time dedicated to engaging public libraries, other anchor institutions, or stakeholders writ-large with the digital equity plan. Senior-level staff time to manage mid-level staff, review final products, and liaise with the managing public agency. Fringe benefits, if applicable Travel Transportation to meet with stakeholders or to convene stakeholders in a central place Supplies, Events, and Software Subscription costs to publicize events and engagement opportunities online, e.g. newsletter or content management costs Costs to host public meetings, e.g. food and event rentals Advertisement costs, e.g. radio advertisements, flyers, TV ads Subgrants/Contractors Contracts to professional organizations and established stakeholders who assist in the engagement process Stipends for grassroots organizations and volunteers Admin/Overhead Fixed percent
  • 8. Expectation from NTIA on State Planning Agencies (Reverse Engineering the Process) Planning a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy For states and localities develop a stakeholder engagement strategy. Setting Up Initial Stakeholder Engagement This is the second of two resources designed to help states and localities develop a stakeholder engagement strategy. Pre-NOFO Technical Assistance via https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/resources/grant-programs/digital-equity-programs
  • 9. Key Considerations As You Go Along Track your engagement process, the feedback youre getting, and make sure the 鍖nal product is equipped to integrate that feedback Iterate with stakeholders and communicate where you are Keep engagement as simple and direct as possible. Assess your capacity and make sure you are setting the engagement team up for success State DEA and BEAD Agency For State Libraries Create a designated communication channel between you and engaged libraries. Consider capacity at every moment, especially for small and rural libraries Ask for funding to increase your capacity - and dont be afraid to build an ambitious budget
  • 10. Provide technical assistance to libraries about broadband and equity topics Convene conversations with libraries about what do we want? and what do we need? Gather speed data across all libraries. Create maps with a BEAD and DEA lens Review library best practices in- and out-of-state that meet likely DEA and BEAD goals 10 State Library To-Do | July to September 2022 Assess capabilities of libraries as local partners to reach populations Communicate with state planning agency(s) about your intent to engage Document everything in a clear and consistent manner Apply for sub-grants to support this community anchor engagement process
  • 11. BROADBAND Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (NTIA) - LOI due July 12th - Planning grant, which includes stakeholder engagement runs from fall 2022 to 2023 DIGITAL EQUITY Digital Equity Act (NTIA) - LOI due July 12th - Planning grant, which includes stakeholder engagement runs from fall 2022 to 2023 HEALTH LITERACY Information Resource Grants (NLM/NIH/HHS) - LOI due Sept 21st - Project implementation grant with substantial stakeholder engagement criteria LIBRARIES National Leadership Grants (IMLS) - LOI due Sept 21st - Project implementation grant with substantial stakeholder engagement criteria Upcoming federal grants with stakeholder engagement requirements
  • 12. Contact Adam Echelman Consultant - EveryLibrary adamechelman@gmail.com For More Information Broadband Stakeholder Planning Webinar for State Libraries from EveryLibrary Institute https://www.everylibraryinstitute. org/broadband_planning_webinar _state_libraries Recorded May 18, 2022