Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
This program provides funding to expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, targeting underserved communities and ensuring equitable broadband deployment.
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.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$1,161,778,272
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 25% Match Required
Additional Details
Projects require a minimum 25% share of the total project cost in matching funds.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants include: • Cooperative organizations • Not-for-profit organizations • Public-private partnerships • Private companies • Public or private utility companies • Public utility districts • Municipalities or units of local government • Internet service providers registered through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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