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Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program aims to help residents and businesses gain access to affordable high-speed internet through investments in broadband planning, deployment, mapping, equity, and adoption activities. Visit the BEAD Program webpagefor details on program guidelines, how to apply, eligibility requirements, funding uses, and resources available for application creation.  

Round Two Policy Notices & Communication

BEAD Program Timeline 

On June 6, 2025, NTIA released the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice (Policy Notice). As a result of the Policy Notice, PBDA deferred all Round One BEAD applications to Round Two and have provided an updated timeline. Please note that this timeline is tentative and subject to change. 

  • June 6, 2025: NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice released
  • June 13, 2025: BEAD Round Two announcement posted
  • June 16, 2025: Required ULFW locations notice posted
  • June 18, 2025: BEAD Round Two scoring system posted
  • July 8, 2025: Eligible BEAD Round Two locations
  • July 18, 2025: BEAD Round Two OPEN for applications
  • August 1, 2025: BEAD Round Two CLOSES
  • August 2-31, 2025: Application review, scoring, negotiations, and public comment period
  • September 4, 2025: Final Proposal due to NTIA

*This timeline is updated as of 6.25.2025

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