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New Mexico Bead Grants: $675M for Internet Expansion

New Mexico Bead Grants: $675M for Rural Internet

New Mexico's OBAE received 66 applications competing for $675M in BEAD funding to expand rural broadband access across 31 counties.

Michigan’s $245 Million BEAD Funding Program

Frontier Communications, DMCI, and Surf Internet—applying for funding from the $245 million Michigan BEAD program
California Opens Subgrantee Application Window for $2B BEAD Program

California Opens Applications for $2B BEAD Program

California opens the $2B BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process, inviting ISPs to apply from March 25 to April 23, 2025, for broadband expansion
Deadline for Arizona BEAD Round 1 Applications Extended to March 7, 2025

Arizona’s $993 Million BEAD Funding Program

Arizonas deadline for round 1 of the $993 BEAD funding program has been extended to March 7, 2025, allowing more time for submissions.
$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Moves Forward

$229 Million Vermont BEAD Program Preliminary Round

Vermont’s BEAD program completes the preliminary round, with nine ISPs competing for $229 million to expand statewide broadband access
$652 Million in BEAD Funding to Minnesota

$652 Million in Minnesota BEAD Funding Moves Forward

Minnesota's $652 million BEAD funding aims to connect 89,000 homes and businesses, ensuring statewide access to high-speed broadband services.
Missouri Gets 519 BEAD Applications, $3.9B Requested

Missouri Closes Round 1 for $1.7 Billion BEAD Program

Missouri received 519 BEAD applications in round 1 of its BEAD phase, covering 90% of eligible sites. Sub-Round 1 opens March 7
Arkansas BEAD Program

Arkansas Completes Phase One of $1 Billion BEAD Program

Arkansas State Broadband Office announces 98% participation in $1 billion BEAD Funding Program
Brightspeed Secures $238 Million in Public Digital Infrastructure Funding

Brightspeed’s $238 Million in Grants includes BEAD Funds

Brightspeed receives funds from BEAD, and other federal, state and local grants totaling $238 Million to build network in rural communities
Louisiana ISP Secures $414,000 in BEAD Broadband Funding

Louisiana’s PhireLink Secures $414k in BEAD Funding

PhireLink Secures $414k in BEAD Funds as part of Louisiana's BEAD program that is distributing $1.3 billion in grants to expand internet access in rural communities.