Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Grant application materials are available below to help prequalified applicants put together strong applications, plus a helpful Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document compiled from our fall webinar series. We will continue to update this FAQ file as questions are received.
The Application Guide provides guidance and clear instructions to subgrantee applicants about Wyoming’s Subgrantee Application and the online portal subgrantee applicants will use to complete their applications. Templates and samples are also available for use during the application process.
BEAD Grant Timeline
Due to recent changes in guidance from NTIA, timelines are currently be updated and will be provided here once they are clear.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who provided data for the Wyoming Broadband Availability Map and approved grant applicants can access the Wyoming Broadband Grant/Application Tool (map) Here (Password Required)
Wyoming expects to receive $348M.
To access the funding, WBO must present a plan to serve all locations without service today, defined as anything less than or equal to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up. The BEAD program requires a preference for fiber, but will also allow other technologies when fiber is not feasible. WBO may award funds for a mix of technologies, including, but not limited to fiber, licensed fixed wireless, HFC, unlicensed fixed wireless, and satellite.
Connect Wyoming 2 (CPF) is underway currently and uses funding awarded by the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund. There are similarities between the programs, but NTIA and Treasury maintain different rules and timelines.
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