Creating Digitally Connected Communities Across Missouri

Powered by the University of Missouri System Broadband Initiative, the Missouri Broadband Resource Rail is a coordinated effort to support the build-out of reliable, high-speed internet infrastructure across the state of Missouri. The Broadband Resource Rail aims to connect communities to resources and expand the use of broadband-based applications that strengthen economic opportunities, educational access, and well-being.

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Digitally Connected Communities Guide

The Digitally Connected Communities Guide helps planners and local governments explore ways to bring high-speed internet to individuals and businesses. It aims to help communities achieve advances in education, health, economic, and social well-being through increased access to internet-based opportunities.

Resource Navigator

The SourceLink Resource Navigator® provides a systematic way to identify and organize community resources into an easy-to-use online database. It simplifies the process of linking clients to the right resource at the right time.

Apply for Funding

Broadband Funding Toolkit

A broadband specific toolkit developed by Missouri state agencies for local governments to use in considering investments for their communities with American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) local fiscal recovery funding.

Needs Assessment Tool

In three easy steps, create streamlined county-level reports on broadband access, alongside data related to demographics, household income, and more.

Find Data

Broadband Map Room

Bringing the benefits of broadband to your community requires planning, perseverance and partnerships. Community needs will vary. Use the guide to navigate the journey of bringing broadband to your area.

Map Gallery

What’s New?

➜  November 11, 2022 - Digital Learn
➜  May 22, 2023 - FCC RELEASES BROADBAND FUNDING MAP
➜  April 19, 2023 - USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas
➜  April 10, 2023 - NTIA requesting comments on the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
➜  January 19, 2023 - Request for Public Input:
➜  November 12, 2022 - Creative Digital Skills
➜  November 12, 2022 - Grow with Google OnAir
➜  November 12, 2022 - Employability Skills – Searching and Applying for Jobs
➜  November 12, 2022 - Entrepreneurship and Related Work Topics
➜  November 12, 2022 - Financial Skills and Shopping Online

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