Here are details of what the funds can be used for:

• Planning for the deployment of high-speed Internet, including conducting research, data collection, outreach, and training.
• Implement or upgrade the Internet in underserved areas or improve service to anchor organizations in the community
• Internet and Wi-Fi installation in multi-unit residential buildings
• Adoption and digital equity programs for communities.
• Workforce development and vocational training programs that work to develop, implement and oversee digital equity plans
• Improve online accessibility and the inclusion of public resources
• Provide digital literacy and skills education to covered populations
• Facilitate the adoption of high-speed Internet by covered populations
• Develop and implement a broadband program specially designed for Puerto Rico
• Update Puerto Rico's Strategic Broadband Assessment and establish a system for continuous updates, data analysis and maintenance
• Provide greater reach and faster connectivity to users, at levels compatible with the 2015 Puerto Rico Strategic Assessment (100/50) and higher than minimum federal requirements (25/3)
• Connecting critical public institutions, including schools, hospitals and libraries• Improving infrastructure resilience by favoring buried ducts over air infrastructure
• Encourage the participation of local vendors
• Enable the distribution of reliable and up-to-date local data that supports the monitoring and evaluation of the digital divide• Construction, improvement or acquisition of facilities and equipment
• Engineering design, permits and work related to digital project reviews• Personnel expenses, including salaries and benefits for staff and consultants
• Address a critical broadband need that emerged, became apparent, or worsened due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
• Broadband Infrastructure Projects
• Digital Connectivity Technology Projects