The Wyoming Broadband Office (WBO) is hosting a series of webinars to support BEAD awardees as they prepare for successful broadband deployment and long-term program compliance. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the BEAD program, including expectations, required documentation, and key planning considerations.
These sessions will equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage BEAD projects from planning through implementation and reporting. Webinar information and registration links are provided below. For more information, contact Wyoming Broadband Manager Chad Bolling at [email protected].
Recordings and slide decks are also available below for completed webinars. We have a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to capture questions answered in the webinars, and we will continue to update this file as questions are received.
| DATE & TIME | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 2:30-3:30 PM | Program Overview | Join us for BEAD program overview and expectations along with required documents and planning information. | REGISTER HERE |
| Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 11 AM-Noon | Environmental and Historic Preservation & NEPA | BEAD Deployment: What’s possible, what’s the plan and what’s required before NEPA and EHP approval? | REGISTER HERE |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 @ 11 AM-Noon | Milestone Disbursement Process -> Reporting -> Auditing Requirements | How does milestone disbursement differ from current programs and what reporting/auditing requirements have changed/adjusted as a result? | REGISTER HERE |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 @ 1-2 PM | Portal Training | Let’s walk through the BEAD awardee portal and familiarize ourselves with reports, information, and data. | REGISTER HERE |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 11 AM-Noon | EHP & NEPA Deep Dive | Take a moment with WBO to look deeper into EHP and NEPA to support applicants for deployment and BEAD project execution. | REGISTER HERE |
Updates & Plan for the Restructured BEAD Grant Application Process
Overview of the BEAD Grant Application Process
The Wyoming BEAD Prequalification Application window closed on October 16, 2024.
Companies and agencies that anticipate applying for BEAD funding for broadband infrastructure are encouraged to complete a prequalification application. BEAD prequalification applications will request information to support minimum BEAD eligibility requirements regarding financial and organizational capability as well as compliance certifications.
The Wyoming BEAD Prequalification portal will reopen Oct. 9 to 16, 2024 to allow additional applicants to apply to participate in the BEAD program to achieve the goals of the BEAD program as broadly as possible.
Companies and agencies that anticipate applying for BEAD funding for broadband infrastructure are encouraged to complete a prequalification application. BEAD prequalification applications will request information to support minimum BEAD eligibility requirements regarding financial and organizational capability as well as compliance certifications.
The WBO held an informative webinar discussing some technical assistance and FAQs for the Prequalification App on August 26th. Watch the recording below.
The WBO and our partners hosted webinars regarding the BEAD Challenge Process (recordings below). The Challenge Process is an important part of the BEAD program as it will determine the locations and Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs) that are eligible for BEAD funding.