Arkansas has been awarded $1.024 billion under the BEAD Program, opening Main Round applications from January 7 to January 21, allowing broad access to essential broadband funding.
The Arkansas BEAD applications are focused on criteria like affordability and fair labor practices, with a maximum of 100 points available based on grant requests relative to census block groups.
Glen Howie highlighted the benefits of the funding in aligning broadband project footprints with financial models, though the total funding was slightly less than expected.
Eligible applicants for the BEAD program include a variety of organizations, from cooperatives and nonprofits to private companies, focusing on enhancing broadband availability and infrastructure.
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