Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment (BEAD) Program

High-speed Internet access isn't a luxury. It is needed to fully engage in the economy, and it helps ensure public safety and the health of our nation. Unfortunately, too many in America lack access to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet.

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 in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

This program funds projects that help expand high-speed Internet access and use. It supports infrastructure deployment, mapping, and adoption. This includes planning and capacity-building in state offices. And it supports outreach and coordination with local communities. We aim to expand Internet access to these priority areas:

Unserved locations (No access to 25/3 Mbps)
Underserved locations (No access to 100/20 Mbps)

Download the program info sheet (English | Español)

Learn more about the BEAD Allocation Methodology here.

Award Synopsis

To date, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has allocated more than $42.45 billion across 56 states and territories as part of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program.

BEAD Progress Dashboard

Public Resources related to BEAD Plans and Milestones

Workforce Planning Guide

Eligible Uses of Funds

Planning for the deployment of high-speed Internet, including conducting research, collecting data, outreach, and training
Deploying or upgrading Internet in unserved or underserved areas or improving service to community anchor organizations
Installing Internet and Wi-Fi in multi-unit residential buildings
Adoption and digital equity programs
Workforce development programs and vocational training

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

You can find full details about this program in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Download the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Visit the BroadbandUSA website for the most up-to-date information about NTIA's broadband programs, including grant programs and technical assistance materials.

Ways to Get Involved

Eligible entities must conduct coordination with local governments, Tribes, community orgs, and individuals within their jurisdiction. Members of the public are encouraged to contact U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and territories to learn about more ways to get involved.

Contacts

For State/Territory points of contact, please visit the BroadbandUSA website and select the state for contact details.

Grantee Support: Grants.gov provides 24/7 support via the toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number listed in the application package of the grant you are applying for.