Tracy Baker NTIA to open $500M internet connectivity initiative in early 2026 NTIA will open a funding opportunity in 2026 offering at least $500 million to expand broadband and digital services.
Miles Smith Missouri releases trimmed $750M proposal to expand internet statewide Missouri finalized its $700M broadband proposal to expand fiber internet statewide, connecting 81% of targeted areas.
Veronica Piscitelli Florida launches portal to streamline broadband grant access The grants will fund programs connecting Florida’s small cities and rural communities to internet through workforce and infrastructure initiatives.
Miles Smith Minnesota internet providers compete for $652M program to expand broadband access Nearly 89,000 Minnesota homes and businesses could receive high-speed broadband service through the state’s BEAD allocation.
Keaton Peters California to expand broadband in rural areas with $48 million in grants The funding will support projects bringing high-speed internet to approximately 22,000 Californians.