PA Broadband Development Authority Opens $1.16 Billion BEAD Program

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director Brandon Carson has announced the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program will accept the first round of applications through Jan. 21, 2025. Pennsylvania has moved quickly and pushed the federal government to drive out this funding as soon as possible. Pennsylvania will become just the 10th state in the nation to begin accepting applications for this funding. Per federal guidelines, the BEAD program will consist of two, 60-day application periods for eligible entities to apply for funds to construct high-speed internet networks to areas that lack service.