States take BEAD applications while Washington mulls program changes
While the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program has faced some headwinds lately in Washington, the states remain as active than ever. Thirty states are taking project applications now, or have completed at least one round of project applications, including the three — Louisiana, Delaware, and Nevada — which have completed their subgrantee selection and have gotten their Final Proposals approved.
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HBCUs: Shaping the next generation of community leaders
HBCUs have long played a vital role in building Black community leaders, now emphasizing technology and digital access. With support from the NTIA’s Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program, these institutions are expanding broadband infrastructure to bridge the Digital Divide for students and surrounding communities.
Schools like Virginia State University, North Carolina Central University, and Benedict College are using these funds to enhance digital literacy, provide internships, and improve internet access.?