Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

State
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

This program provides funding to expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, targeting underserved communities and ensuring equitable broadband deployment.

Description

Pennsylvania’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is funded pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and provides more than $42 billion to expand access to high-speed internet across the United States. Pennsylvania received a total of $1,161,778,272.41 through its federal allocation. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is administering the BEAD program in accordance with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for BEAD and Act 96 of 2021. Notice of Funding Opportunity for BEAD Act 96 of 2021

Financial Info:
There is no minimum or maximum grant amount for any project. Projects require a minimum 25% share of the total project cost in matching funds.

Eligibility
States
Pennsylvania
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
For profit organizations other than small businesses, City or township governments, County governments, Small businesses

Funding

Program Funding
$1,161,778,272
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Timing

Posted Date
September 27, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
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