The Utah Broadband Center (UBC), part of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), has launched the funded Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Donor Name: Utah Broadband Center (UBC)
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 12/23/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program aims to expand broadband infrastructure across unserved and underserved areas in Utah, promoting digital access throughout the state.
The BEAD program, funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is a nationwide initiative designed to expand high-speed internet access by supporting infrastructure deployment and broadband adoption programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Entities eligible to apply for funding under the Utah BIG program include:
- Telecommunications Providers or Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Entities that provide telecommunications services, including broadband internet services.
- Cooperatives: Cooperatives involved in providing broadband or related services.
- Nonprofit Organizations: Nonprofit organizations that are aligned with expanding broadband access.
- Public or Private Utilities: Utility companies, whether public or private.
- Public Utility Districts: Public utility districts focused on providing utility services.
- Public-Private Partnerships: Partnerships between local government entities and private entities established for the purpose of expanding affordable broadband access.
- Local Government Entities: Local government entities that are working in partnership with private organizations as part of a public-private partnership.
- Tribal Government Entities: Federally recognized Tribal governments.
For more information, visit UBC.
