Axist Consulting has developed a project plan identifying the work required to submit a full application to the governments Broadband Investment Fund. Click here to open a pdf document outlining the project plan. There are eight key project phases (described below). Considerable work is required to develop the information required in applications, particularly if you are seeking a high level of central government investment. Applicants should therefore apply for an application assistance grant to ensure adequate resources are available to complete this preliminary work to a high standard.

Project Plan: Broadband Funding Applications

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KEY PROJECT PHASES REQUIRED TO MAKE A BROADBAND INVESTMENT FUND APPLICATION: (A) Make initial application (Urgent - by 30 Sept 2008) Axist Consulting will help you to make a high-quality expression of interest and grant application, free of charge. A government grant will then help you develop a full application: (B) Commence project to develop full application (C) Undertake detailed local analysis (D) Technical network planning (E) Network entity business planning (F) Network entity governance arrangements (G) Develop implementation plan (H) Finalise and submit full application (by Feb 2009)