Rhode Island launches $108M initiative to bridge digital divide
Eligible applicants include private companies, local governments, nonprofits, utilities, cooperatives and public-private partnerships.
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West Virginia secures extension for $1.2B broadband funding proposal
The program was put on pause in anticipation of a “rigorous review” by the U.S. Department of Commerce earlier this month.
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.
NTIA awards $276 million to expand internet access in tribal communities
The funding will support both broadband infrastructure deployment and internet adoption projects in tribal communities across the country.
Virginia gets federal approval to use $1.48 billion for statewide broadband expansion
Virginia was the first state to complete the requirements to access federal BEAD grants.
New York issues RFA for $664 million to expand broadband internet access
The ConnectALL Deployment Program seeks to expand low-cost, reliable, high-speed internet to businesses and homes in areas without dependable broadband options.
Washington state launches $1.2 billion funding opportunity to expand broadband internet infrastructure
Washington will use the federal grants to support last mile infrastructure projects that expand broadband access, create economic opportunities and improve educational and healthcare access for residents in regions lacking reliable internet.
Hawaii receives $72.7 million for tribal broadband and digital training
The funding will support projects to enhance high-speed Internet access and adoption among Native Hawaiian households.
Connecticut accepting prequalification applications for $144 million broadband grant program
These grants will advance broadband infrastructure buildout and improve underserved and unserved community access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet service.
Feds approve California’s application for $70 million in grants to bridge digital divide
This funding will be used to connect thousands of Californians to high speed internet service.
