Overview
Final Proposal Resources | BEAD NEPA Resources | General NEPA Resources and Tools
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
BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice Released
NTIA has issued a Policy Notice instituting reforms to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Performance Measures for BEAD Last Mile Networks Policy Notice and Primer
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), as the agency responsible for administering the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, provides herein additional guidance for BEAD Eligible Entities (States, Territories, and the District of Columbia) and prospective subgrantees on the performance measurement standards related to speed, latency, and reliability of last-mile deployment projects required under the BEAD Program.
Explore more about your state/territory's BEAD progress, including Draft Plans/Proposals, Challenge Process, and Subgrantee Selection Portals
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BEAD Program Buy America Waiver Released
NTIA has issued a limited general applicability nonavailability waiver of the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference for BEAD Program recipients.
Programmatic Waiver of Tribal Consent Deadline
Given the accelerated deadlines adopted in the BEAD Restructuring POlicy Notice, this Notice of Programmatic Waiver provides a conditional limited programmatic waiver related to the deadline requirements set for in section IV.B.9.b.15 of the BEAD Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which requires the submission of Resolution(s) of Consent from the relevant Tribal Government(s) within an Eligible Entity’s Final Proposal.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Final Proposal Resources
BEAD Final Proposal Guidance and Templates
BEAD Final Proposal Funding Request Guidance and Samples
NEPA Resources: NEPA for BEAD
BEAD NEPA OBLIGATIONS are detailed in Section 13 Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review on page 7
Streamlined Environmental Review & Permitting for Broadband: A Roadmap
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) NEPA for BEAD Addendum
Environmental Screening and Permitting Tracking Tool (ESAPTT) Overview
ESAPTT External User Guide
Dividing BEAD Subgrant Awards into Multiple ESAPTT NEPA Project Areas
NEPA for BEAD: Milestone Schedule & NEPA Timeline
NEPA for BEAD: Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Evaluation Sample Memo & Recommendations
Evaluating FirstNet PEIS Statement Sections for States/Territories
Smart Start - How to Plan and Prepare for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance for BEAD
BEAD Guidance on NEPA and NHPA for LEO Satellite Service
NEPA Resources: General NEPA Guidance and Tools
NTIA's Guide to Streamlined Endangered Species Act (ESA) Compliance for Broadband Deployments
Guidance on NTIA National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
Best Management Practices (BMP) and Mitigation Measures
USFWS Section 7 “No Effect” List and Consultation Memo
Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) Template and Resources
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Process Fact Sheet
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects
Permitting and Environmental Information Application
Technical Assistance
Funding Recipients
Program Archive
Press Releases
