Strategic Partnerships $42.5B BEAD program advances after final proposal approvals NTIA has approved all 56 BEAD final proposals, advancing the $42.5 billion broadband infrastructure program.
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.
Adam Rollins NTIA authorizes 19 states’ proposals for broadband funding NTIA approved the first BEAD proposals, unlocking billions to expand broadband access for states and territories.
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.
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.