Overview
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five territories participating in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program have approved Internet for All plans. NTIA approval means all 56 states and territories are taking the next steps to request access to their allocated BEAD funding and select the providers who will build and upgrade the high-speed Internet networks of the future.
Explore more about your state/territory's BEAD or Digital Equity 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
BEAD State Broadband Office Resource Index
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Final Proposal Resources
BEAD Final Proposal Guidance and Templates
BEAD Final Proposal Funding Request Guidance and Templates
Initial Proposal Resources
BEAD Challenge Process Data Submission - Data Quality, File Formats, and Common Issues
BEAD Challenge Process Policy Notice
BEAD Model Challenge Process
BEAD Initial Proposal Guidance Volumes I and II
BEAD Initial Proposal Funding Request
Tracked Changes and Comments Received
Comments and versions with tracked changes against the draft versions are provided below.
NEPA Resources: NEPA for BEAD
BEAD NEPA OBLIGATIONS are detailed in Section 13 Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review on page 7
NEPA for BEAD: Milestone Schedule & NEPA Timeline
NEPA for BEAD: Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Evaluation Sample Memo & Recommendations
Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) Template and Resources
Evaluating FirstNet PEIS Statement Sections for States/Territories
Smart Start - How to Plan and Prepare for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance for BEAD
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) NEPA for BEAD Addendum
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
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Process Fact Sheet
Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultations Fact Sheet
Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet
NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions Fact Sheet
NEPA Review: Environmental Assessments Fact Sheet
Permitting and Environmental Information Application
NBAM Training Series: NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application
Technical Assistance
Funding Recipients
Program Archive
Press Releases
