# Technical Expertise for Grant Program Development – demonstrate how the proposer will provide technical expertise, resources, and information to assist in the development of program guides for administration of federal grant funds administered by ADECA and grant funds offered by the State of Alabama to support service provider deployment of infrastructure. Additionally, demonstrate how the proposer will assist with grants management system development and implementation, ongoing monitoring and compliance of grant activities, and validation and completion review of projects. # Review of Other Funding – demonstrate how the proposer will identify other federal funds and develop strategies for leveraging state and local funds to maximize investment of federal funds in Alabama. # Legislation Review and Recommendation – demonstrate how the proposer will review federal legislation and legislation in Alabama and other states in order to recommend changes to existing legislation, proposed legislation, and/or additional legislation in Alabama. Additionally, demonstrate how the proposer will provide analysis on any legislation proposed by other parties, any federal legislation, and how it would impact Alabama’s programs. # Identify and Convene Stakeholders – demonstrate how the proposer will identify stakeholders and assist in the management of convening stakeholder meetings and planning sessions. Additionally, demonstrate how the proposer will provide support and technical assistance to grant applicants and recipients and provide reports and support for ADECA regarding legislative oversight, the Alabama Digital Expansion Authority, and other stakeholders as needed. # Current and Future Mapping – demonstrate how the proposer will provide mapping of existing broadband availability and a system for updating broadband maps over time. o all maps will be provided in an editable form and in a format ADECA staff can utilize with existing hardware and software o maps will be consistent with federal mapping requirements for states o coordinate and recommend incorporating Federal Communications Commission maps for the state’s broadband activities
