Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI)

Contact:

vati@dhcd.virginia.gov

The Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) extends broadband service to currently unserved areas. VATI prepares communities to build, utilize, and capitalize on telecommunications infrastructure with the goal of creating strong, competitive communities.

For broadband planning information and resources, visit www.commonwealthconnect.virginia.gov/.

2022 VIRGINIA TELECOMMUNICATION INITIATIVE

Draft Guidelines

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the draft 2022 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) Program Guidelines and Criteria for public comment. The public comment period will open on Friday, April 16, 2021 and close on Monday, May 17, 2021. Public comments must be submitted through the link below.

Click Here for the FY2022 VATI Guidelines

Click Here to Submit Public Comment(s) for FY2022 VATI Guidelines

Timeline

April 16– Draft Guidelines Released for Opening of Public Comment Period

April 27, 10am-12pm & May 4, 10am-12pm – Public Input Sessions on Draft Guidelines

May 17 – Public Comment Period on Draft Guidelines Closes

June 4 – DHCD releases Final Guidelines for the FY2022 VATI Round

June 17, 2- 4pm – VATI How-to-Apply Webinar

June 17 – Applications Open

June 21-September 13 – VATI Technical Assistance and Project Development Sessions

July 27 – Notice of Applications Due

August 3 – DHCD Posts Notices of Application on VATI website

September 14 – Applications Due

September 21 – DHCD Posts Applications on VATI Website

October 21 – Challenges Due

October 28 – DHCD Notifies Challenged Applicants

November 18 – Deadline for Challenge Rebuttals

December 3 – DHCD Notifies All Parties of Challenge Determination

Late December – Anticipated Announcement of Awards