Authorized by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the BEAD Program will fund projects that help expand high-speed internet access and use. It supports infrastructure deployment, mapping and adoption, including planning and capacity-building in state offices. It also supports outreach and coordination with local communities. The program is designed to expand internet access to these priority areas:

• Unserved locations (speeds less than 25/3 Mbps).
• Underserved locations (speeds greater than 25/3 Mbps but less than 100/20 Mbps).

BDO expects the BEAD Program to be operational in 2024.

Program Guidance

• BEAD Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
• Other supporting materials