California’s BEAD Challenge Process is Underway!
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) grants are a major mechanism to help close the digital divide in California and nationwide. The BEAD Challenge Phase (July 8 through August 6, 2024) is the first stage of the 120-day Challenge Process that leads to a final map of locations eligible for BEAD funding (subject to federal approval). Local and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and broadband service providers may challenge the existing BEAD map during this 30-day window, by submitting evidence through the BEAD Challege Portal where specific locations may not be accurately represented as unserved, underserved, or served. This important process will determine locations and community anchor institutions that are eligible for ~$1.86 billion BEAD funding in California. Visit the BEAD Challenge Process webpage for more information.
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