The ALA has a good page for general information about the broadband provisions of the ARRA. The $7.2 billion set aside for broadband grants will be distributed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- "NTIA" (Department of Commerce) and the Rural Utilities Service -- "RUS" (USDA). The ALA "Comparison of Application Requirements for NTIA and RUS" document is particularly good.

The NTIA will be distributing their grants under the title "Broadband Technology Opportunities Program." Among other things, this program will provide at least $200 million to upgrade technology and capacity at public computing centers, including community colleges and public libraries.

The RUS will be distributing stimulus broadband funds through their existing loan and grant programs. This may change as their program becomes more defined.