$1.4B BEAD Funding Now Open in Alabama
ADECA launches $1.4B BEAD funding round to support last-mile Alabama broadband projects in underserved communities. Deadline: May 22
Will Tariffs Impact BEAD Funds & Broadband?
New tariffs are expected to have limited direct impact on BEAD projects, thanks in part to Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements
New York’s $290 Million Internet Investment
New York expands broadband access programs with $50M in new federal funding, bringing the efforts to nearly $290 million
Oregon Broadband Update: $24m in Grants
Oregon awards $24M in broadband grants to expand high-speed internet access and advances BEAD Program with 25 pre-qualified applicants.
Michigan’s $245 Million BEAD Fund Program
Frontier Communications, DMCI, and Surf Internet—applying for funding from the $245 million Michigan BEAD program
$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Advances as Nine ISPs Compete for Funding
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) has reviewed preliminary Vermont BEAD applications from internet service providers (ISPs) that cover almost every eligible address across the state. These applications are part of Vermont’s VT-BEAD Program, which contributes to the national initiative to expand high-speed internet access.
Minnesota Moves Forward with $652 Million BEAD Funds
NTIA approves Minnesota’s unserved locations map, identifiying 88,700 eligible sites for its BEAD program. Prequalification phase begins.