The BIG program aims to expand broadband infrastructure across unserved and underserved areas in Utah, promoting digital access throughout the state.
Donor Name: Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/11/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The BEAD program, administered 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. The State of Utah was awarded $317,399,742 in BEAD funding to connect all unserved and underserved locations within the state to reliable and affordable broadband.
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 that were established to expand affordable broadband access
- Local Government Entities – Local government entities that are working in partnership with one or more private organizations as part of a public-private partnership
- Tribal Government Entities – Federally recognized Tribal governments.
For more information, visit UGOEO.
