- (a) If there is doubt whether a municipality, unincorporated community, or county meets the eligibility criteria for ARC grants based on data about population and/or the quality of current internet service, applicants may submit, along with their applications, evidence that they believe will help to establish their eligibility for an ARC grant-funded project.
- (b) The Arkansas Department of Commerce Broadband Office maps of current broadband coverage described in 15 CAR § 189-302(d) and (e) will help applicants anticipate whether their eligibility can be assumed or will need to be established with the help of extra evidence.