Miles Smith NTIA extends $42B BEAD program proposal deadlines The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the deadline for final proposals by 90 days.
Miles Smith New York opens applications for $644M in broadband funding The funding will be available through the federal BEAD program and distributed by New York’s ConnectALL office.
Allison Barnette 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.
Keaton Peters Washington’s high-speed Internet expansion draws over 300 funding applications The state broadband office reported 307 applications in the first round of the state's $1.2 billion BEAD program funding opportunity.
Miles Smith Michigan opens applications for $1.5 billion internet expansion grants The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Michigan High-Speed Internet Office will accept applications through April 9.
Brady Pieper NTIA opens $450 million funding opportunity for nationwide wireless network innovation This NOFO will pursue applicants developing software solutions that accelerate the adoption of open and interoperable wireless networks.
Brady Pieper Four more states eligible for almost $4.6 billion to expand broadband deployment Alaska, Alabama, Florida and Ohio will now be eligible to request funding to initiate broadband deployment and develop broadband infrastructure.
Jerrod Kingery Applications now open for $451 million Internet for All initiative in Kansas The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is currently taking applications for projects to expand high-speed internet service across the Sunflower State.
Keaton Peters 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
Gracie Warhurst 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