VIRGINIA TELECOMMUNICATION INITIATIVE
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released its draft VATI guidelines for a public comment window. DHCD has updated the draft VATI guidelines for this funding round with a new program design that includes a streamlined process for deployment projects and – per budget language adopted in the 2026 General Assembly Session - additional eligible use (AEU) projects related to make-ready and undergrounding work, mandated relocation for infrastructure in public rights-or-way, and restoring telecommunications infrastructure damaged in a major disaster.
Representatives from units of local government, internet service providers (ISPs), and other interested stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed guidelines and criteria and provide public comment.
Please submit all comments by email to vati@dhcd.virginia.gov. The public comment period closes on September 18, 2026.
Read the Draft 2026 Program Guidelines
VIRGINIA TELECOMMUNICATION INITIATIVE PROJECT DASHBOARD
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) Project Dashboard for projects funded in the FY21 and FY22 program cycles. The dashboard reports on key project progress indicators, including dollars expended and locations provided broadband access. The dashboard is designed for residents and other stakeholders to stay informed on the progress of projects in their areas to provide broadband access.
