Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program

Overview

Final Proposal Resources | BEAD NEPA Resources

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) Program, funded by the IIJA, is a $42.45 billion federal grant program that aims to connect every American to high-speed internet by funding partnerships to build infrastructure. In June 2023, NTIA announced allocation amounts for all 56 states and territories. States and territories can use their allocated funds for these eligible uses: 

• Planning for the deployment of high-speed internet, including conducting research, collecting data, outreach, and training
• Deploying or upgrading internet infrastructure in unserved or underserved areas, or improving service to community anchor institutions
• Installing internet and Wi-Fi service in multi-unit residential buildings
• Internet access, adoption and use programs
• Workforce readiness programs to meet the needs of the infrastructure programs
• Other activities that increase meaningful use of constructed infrastructure, at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary