NTIA extends $42B BEAD program proposal deadlines
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the deadline for final proposals by 90 days.
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Alabama opens $1.4B BEAD grant applications for rural broadband expansion
Alabama’s share represents 3.3% of the $42.5 billion federal BEAD program—one of the largest allocations nationwide.
More than $1 billion available for BEAD projects in Illinois
The application period for the first wave of $1.04 billion in grants has opened.
Pennsylvania opens applications for $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding
Pennsylvania is the 10th state to make federal BEAD funds available.
Four more states unlock millions in BEAD funding
Broadband access has become a critical resource for everyday life, akin to electricity or running water.
Colorado accepting applications for $826.5 million in BEAD funding
The BEAD program is one part of the “Internet for All” initiative, the goal of which is to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to every American.
More than half U.S. has completed BEAD approval process
35 states and territories have completed each phase of the approval process, unlocking funds to provide broadband internet service
Four states have completed process to unlock BEAD high-speed internet funding
Most recently, West Virginia secured $1.2 billion in BEAD funding, making it the largest beneficiary of the program so far
Episode 7 of The Connection podcast: How Louisiana became the first state to receive BEAD approval
In the latest episode of The Connection, co-hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers talk to Deputy Broadband Director Thomas Tyler, who provides insights into how Louisiana became the first state to receive BEAD approval.
States, territories making progress on BEAD funding requirements
As of last month, all states have submitted both volumes for approval, and some are already working on the challenge process
