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During the planning process, communities work to identify broadband needs and existing resources, and any gaps between the two. This phase often includes a survey and review of data that ConnectME provides to help stakeholders better understand what areas are unserved and underserved. Communities also talk with providers about their service offerings and plans in the area and identify funding sources for potential projects.92 The planning process can also help communities develop a strategy for addressing digital literacy or digital inclusion. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), which centralizes the state’s financial and technical assistance to local governments, funds regional broadband planning grants in two phases. The first phase requires grantees\u2014generally regions\u2014to complete a strategic plan for broadband deployment. This phase helps communities define goals, understand their existing assets, aggregate demand across the region, and examine potential solutions, including private ownership and public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n