BEAD application deadline extended to March 10

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funding program has extended its Round 1 application deadline to March 10.

The BEAD program in Massachusetts aims to provide universal broadband access and support digital equity initiatives. The goal is that by the end of the BEAD Program, Massachusetts will achieve universal broadband access, serving all unserved and underserved Broadband-Serviceable Locations, using reliable broadband technology at speeds of at least 100 Mbps/20 Mbps.

Local governmental entities (including municipal light plants that offer broadband service) are among those eligible for grants, along with nonprofit organizations, co-operatives, and public-private partnerships.

Organizations applying for funding that have already completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute may proceed directly to submit the full project application.

Organizations that did not successfully complete or participate in the pre-qualification process must submit their qualification information and documentation prior to beginning the process of completing and submitting the full project application.

For more information, visit the solicitation webpage, or view the program’s FAQs document.