Broadband Equity, Access And Deployment (BEAD) Program
The Idaho BEAD Planning Grant funds local and tribal efforts to plan and coordinate broadband expansion in underserved and unserved Idaho communities.
Funder: Idaho Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (BEAD Regional Coordination and Planning Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per planning grant; $500,000 total available (latest round).
Summary: Supports broadband planning and coordination efforts to expand high-speed internet access in Idaho's underserved and unserved communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, administered by the Idaho Department of Commerce, aims to bridge the digital divide by funding planning, infrastructure development, and deployment of broadband services across Idaho. The program prioritizes underserved and unserved communities, enabling them to improve digital equity, economic growth, and quality of life through reliable, affordable high-speed internet. The BEAD Regional Coordination and Planning Grant specifically provides resources for local and tribal governments, as well as state agencies, to establish Broadband Action Teams and advance broadband planning initiatives.
