BEAD Funding By State
The $42 Billion Jackpot
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program is releasing $42 Billion to help subsidize broadband internet development in rural areas across America.
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
In 2023, The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program was created by the US Government to allocate a budget of $42.45 Billion to reshape the landscape of internet accessibility, economic empowerment, and educational advancement for underserved & rural areas across the America. The program’s goal is to provide broadband services to areas that are often overlooked and/or underserved.
For everyones convenience, we have a centralized dashboard to help track how BEAD Funding eligible entities are progressing through the required milestones that are required to receive a piece of the $42 Billion Jackpot.
This is a two-phase process with 10 milestones. Proposals were are reviewed by the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA).
For up to date news on funding approvals by state and which organizations are getting funds awarded, visit the Brander Group Blog
Live Updates For State’s BEAD Funding Approval
As of 12:30pm EST on Feb 18, 2025
56/56 Eligible Entities have Initial Proposals approved by NTIA
47/56 Eligible Entities have concluded their state challenge process – Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
26/56 Eligible Entities have begun selecting service providers – Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
3/56 Eligible Entities have completed service provider selection – Delaware, Louisiana, and Nevada
3/56 Eligible Entities have released their Final Proposal for public comment – Delaware, Louisiana, and Nevada
3/56 Eligible Entities have released their Final Proposal for public comment – Delaware, Louisiana, and Nevada
BEAD Approvals Progress by State
